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Riverside, CA → Santa Fe, NM · Long-distance move

Movers from Riverside to Santa Fe

About 776 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,450–$6,630, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,224 carriers on the Riverside side and 25 in Santa Fe.

  • 776 miroad distance
  • 14 h 5 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,450–$6,6302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 776 miles (658 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 5 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,224 (674 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (11 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Fe → Riverside

Moving from Riverside to Santa Fe is a long-distance move of roughly 776 road miles, heading east from California 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 $4,450 to $6,630 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 14 h 5 min.

On the Riverside side there are 1,224 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (674 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.

Riverside has a population of about 323,057 and Santa Fe about 90,000. Riverside is considerably denser (3,879 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. Labor and living costs run lower in New Mexico than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Riverside to Santa Fe

Full-service estimate for 776 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,780 $2,170 $2,650
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,670 $3,260 $3,980
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,450 $5,430 $6,630
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,130 $8,690 $10,600
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,800 $11,950 $14,580

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,100–$1,550

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

Portable container

$1,710–$2,520

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

Full-service mover

$4,450–$6,630

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Riverside, CA → 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 Riverside (origin)

Sysco Riverside INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2408861
MC
1099783
Based in
Riverside, CA 92518 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
107 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (951) 601-5701 Route Verify on FMCSA

Superior Tank Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: So Cal Petroleum Transport INC

USDOT
1151662
MC
464864
Based in
Colton, CA 92324 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
89 trucks, 196 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (909) 430-0855 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ttl

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Total Transportation Logistics INC

USDOT
2739945
MC
1129944
Based in
Corona, CA 92881 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Route Verify on FMCSA

Pointdirect Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2461971
MC
850730
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (909) 371-0837 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cordova Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2376402
MC
815769
Based in
Fontana, CA 92337 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
48 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (909) 980-9089 Route Verify on FMCSA

Heritage Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1782985
MC
650038
Based in
Riverside, CA 92505 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (909) 356-1100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scoc INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Scoc Services INC

USDOT
3038921
MC
60287
Based in
Fontana, CA 92335 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (951) 349-0126 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sure Shot Transit Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3193098
MC
137968
Based in
Ontario, CA 91761 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (909) 584-5556 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,224 movers in Riverside

Near Santa Fe (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Santa Fe LLC

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
Call (505) 702-4735 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pro-Move Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Santa Fe Storage LLC

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
Call (505) 471-3434 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Southwest Moving Systems

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Johnson Southwest Moving Systems LLC

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
Call (505) 473-3576 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ahl

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Art Handlers LTD

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
Call (505) 982-0228 Route Verify on FMCSA

J & L Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jose Antonio Leon

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
Call (615) 389-3543 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (505) 204-4510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gonzales & Sons Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Frank Gonzales

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
Call (505) 470-4296 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wilson Transfer & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Donald R Wilson

USDOT
1195329
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (505) 471-6611 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 25 movers in Santa Fe

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,780 to $2,650 for a studio, $2,670 to $3,980 for a one-bedroom, $4,450 to $6,630 for a two-bedroom, $7,130 to $10,600 for a three-bedroom and $9,800 to $14,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Fe from Riverside?

About 776 road miles (658 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 5 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 California 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 Riverside to Santa Fe?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,100 to $1,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,710 to $2,520. 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 Riverside–Santa Fe corridor.