Santa Fe, NM

Minot, ND → Santa Fe, NM · Long-distance move

Movers from Minot to Santa Fe

About 1,064 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,590–$6,830, delivery in 3–7 days, 20 carriers on the Minot side and 25 in Santa Fe.

  • 1,064 miroad distance
  • 19 h 3 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,590–$6,8302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,064 miles (901 straight-line)
Drive time
19 h 3 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
20 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (11 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Fe → Minot

Moving from Minot to Santa Fe is a long-distance move of roughly 1,064 road miles, heading south from North Dakota to New Mexico.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,590 to $6,830 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 19 h 3 min.

On the Minot side there are 20 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 of them authorized for interstate work), and 25 around Santa Fe (11 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Santa Fe.

Minot has a population of about 48,000 and Santa Fe about 90,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,747 and 1,675 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Minot to Santa Fe

Full-service estimate for 1,064 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,840 $2,240 $2,730
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,750 $3,360 $4,100
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,590 $5,600 $6,830
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,340 $8,960 $10,930
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,100 $12,320 $15,020

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,540–$2,180

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,970–$2,900

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,590–$6,830

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Minot, ND → Santa Fe, NM. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Minot (origin)

North Country Construction & Rentals INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1191893
MC
478549
Based in
Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Fast Delivery And Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2790726
MC
930829
Based in
Minot, ND 58702 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Eggen Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
859369
MC
477705
Based in
Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Treway LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3242104
MC
1018528
Based in
Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Eccnd LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3989757
MC
1496370
Based in
Minot, ND 58703 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Hanson-Maves Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
75272
MC
91696
Based in
Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Mpk Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
746841
MC
165236
Based in
Minot, ND 58701 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Flash Moving Service

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3131821
MC
93564
Based in
Minot, ND 58703 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 20 movers in Minot

Near Santa Fe (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3240298
MC
1017620
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Pro-Move Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3942498
MC
1464643
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Johnson Southwest Moving Systems

Licensed interstate
USDOT
496334
MC
256060
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87501 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Ahl

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
295148
MC
283301
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87505 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

J & L Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2475716
MC
856379
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87501 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Yanez Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3782449
MC
1354533
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87505 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Gonzales & Sons Trucking

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
626351
MC
330221
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Wilson Transfer & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1195329
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 25 movers in Santa Fe

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Minot to Santa Fe?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,840 to $2,730 for a studio, $2,750 to $4,100 for a one-bedroom, $4,590 to $6,830 for a two-bedroom, $7,340 to $10,930 for a three-bedroom and $10,100 to $15,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Fe from Minot?

About 1,064 road miles (901 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 3 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from North Dakota into New Mexico makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Minot to Santa Fe?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,540 to $2,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,970 to $2,900. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Minot–Santa Fe corridor.