Santa Fe, NM

Pittsburgh, PA → Santa Fe, NM · Cross-country move

Movers from Pittsburgh to Santa Fe

About 1,708 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,010–$8,940, delivery in 5–10 days, 450 carriers on the Pittsburgh side and 25 in Santa Fe.

  • 1,708 miroad distance
  • 30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,010–$8,9402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,708 miles (1,447 straight-line)
Drive time
30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
450 (241 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (11 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Fe → Pittsburgh

Moving from Pittsburgh to Santa Fe is a cross-country move of roughly 1,708 road miles, heading west from Pennsylvania 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 $6,010 to $8,940 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 30 hours (4 driving days).

On the Pittsburgh side there are 450 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (241 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.

Pittsburgh has a population of about 307,632 and Santa Fe about 90,000. Pittsburgh is considerably denser (5,469 people per square mile versus 1,675), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Pittsburgh to Santa Fe

Full-service estimate for 1,708 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,400 $2,930 $3,570
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,600 $4,390 $5,360
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,010 $7,320 $8,940
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,610 $11,720 $14,300
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,210 $16,110 $19,660

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,360–$3,320

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

Portable container

$2,540–$3,740

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

Full-service mover

$6,010–$8,940

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Pittsburgh (origin)

Cole & Cole Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1669651
MC
14698
Based in
Duquesne, PA 15110 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Das Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3836653
MC
1393719
Based in
Oakdale, PA 15071 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Beitler Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
335946
MC
151846
Based in
Pittsburgh, PA 15204 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

R & R Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
920564
MC
297351
Based in
Pittsburgh, PA 15275 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Jones Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
308155
MC
200308
Based in
Moon Township, PA 15108 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Gt Worldwide Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1907589
MC
684465
Based in
Pittsburgh, PA 15275 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
47 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

South Hills Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
98045
MC
72914
Based in
Bethel Park, PA 15102 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Material Logistics Management INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2087370
MC
728403
Based in
Pittsburgh, PA 15225 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All 450 movers in Pittsburgh

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 Pittsburgh to Santa Fe?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,400 to $3,570 for a studio, $3,600 to $5,360 for a one-bedroom, $6,010 to $8,940 for a two-bedroom, $9,610 to $14,300 for a three-bedroom and $13,210 to $19,660 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Fe from Pittsburgh?

About 1,708 road miles (1,447 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pittsburgh to Santa Fe?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,360 to $3,320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,540 to $3,740. 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 Pittsburgh–Santa Fe corridor.