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Mobile, AL → El Paso, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Mobile to El Paso

About 1,280 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,000–$7,440, delivery in 3–7 days, 168 carriers on the Mobile side and 360 in El Paso.

  • 1,280 miroad distance
  • 22 h 46 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,000–$7,4402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,280 miles (1,084 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 46 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
168 (103 interstate)
Movers at destination
360 (263 interstate)

Reverse: El Paso → Mobile

The route from Mobile, AL to El Paso, TX covers roughly 1,280 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $5,000 to $7,440 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 22 h 46 min.

On the Mobile side there are 168 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (103 of them authorized for interstate work), and 360 around El Paso (263 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 El Paso.

Mobile has a population of about 200,824 and El Paso about 683,012. El Paso is the denser city (2,627 people per square mile versus 1,341 in Mobile), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Texas is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Mobile to El Paso

Full-service estimate for 1,280 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,000 $2,440 $2,970
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,000 $3,660 $4,460
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,000 $6,100 $7,440
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,000 $9,750 $11,900
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,000 $13,410 $16,360

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,770–$2,490

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

Portable container

$2,160–$3,180

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

Full-service mover

$5,000–$7,440

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Mobile, AL → El Paso, TX. 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 Mobile (origin)

Wright Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
793730
MC
353905
Based in
Mobile, AL 36605 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
235 trucks, 208 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (251) 432-6390 Route Verify on FMCSA

Taliyah Fast And Quick Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4286672
MC
1667253
Based in
Mobile, AL 36617 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
49 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (251) 259-1426 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miami Warehouse Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: S And M Transportation INC

USDOT
514855
MC
261707
Based in
Saraland, AL 36571 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (251) 679-3344 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bay Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
273702
MC
186516
Based in
Mobile, AL 36610 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (251) 438-6878 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sws Investments & Holdings LLC

USDOT
2908185
MC
979238
Based in
Mobile, AL 36693 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (205) 412-6757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vassel Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3420027
MC
1105291
Based in
Whistler, AL 36612 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (251) 422-7957 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asap Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3284177
MC
1038846
Based in
Mobile, AL 36693 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (251) 520-9476 Route Verify on FMCSA

Am Hot Shot Express L L C

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
979782
MC
409556
Based in
Theodore, AL 36582 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (251) 666-7088 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 168 movers in Mobile

Near El Paso (destination)

Erives Enterprises INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1807687
MC
657011
Based in
El Paso, TX 79915 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
420 trucks, 420 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (915) 881-1749 Route Verify on FMCSA

International Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2257332
MC
770314
Based in
El Paso, TX 79936 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (915) 772-7965 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gx3 Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3214549
MC
1004644
Based in
Canutillo, TX 79835 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
78 trucks, 97 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (915) 222-8101 Route Verify on FMCSA

Priority Freight Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Gerardo Ortiz Priority Freight Lines INC

USDOT
998388
MC
419934
Based in
El Paso, TX 79936 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (915) 594-9090 Route Verify on FMCSA

J J A Munoz Dist

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: J J A Munoz Dist INC

USDOT
820957
MC
361633
Based in
El Paso, TX 79915 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (915) 858-4660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Agr Logistic Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3522507
MC
1385704
Based in
El Paso, TX 79911 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
27 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (575) 200-0222 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jpn Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3536550
MC
1179245
Based in
El Paso, TX 79915 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (915) 491-8297 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lechuga Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2364352
MC
810519
Based in
El Paso, TX 79922 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (915) 253-6201 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 360 movers in El Paso

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Mobile to El Paso?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,000 to $2,970 for a studio, $3,000 to $4,460 for a one-bedroom, $5,000 to $7,440 for a two-bedroom, $8,000 to $11,900 for a three-bedroom and $11,000 to $16,360 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is El Paso from Mobile?

About 1,280 road miles (1,084 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 46 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 Alabama into Texas 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 Mobile to El Paso?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,770 to $2,490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,160 to $3,180. 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 Mobile–El Paso corridor.