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Rio Rancho, NM

Santa Barbara, CA → Rio Rancho, NM · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Barbara to Rio Rancho

About 873 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,720–$7,020, delivery in 2–5 days, 27 carriers on the Santa Barbara side and 56 in Rio Rancho.

  • 873 miroad distance
  • 15 h 45 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,720–$7,0202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 873 miles (740 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 45 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
27 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
56 (30 interstate)

Reverse: Rio Rancho → Santa Barbara

Rio Rancho sits about 873 miles east of Santa Barbara, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to New Mexico that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $4,720 to $7,020 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 15 h 45 min.

On the Santa Barbara side there are 27 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (9 of them authorized for interstate work), and 56 around Rio Rancho (30 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 Rio Rancho.

Santa Barbara has a population of about 88,000 and Rio Rancho about 114,419. Santa Barbara is considerably denser (4,549 people per square mile versus 1,006), 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 Santa Barbara to Rio Rancho

Full-service estimate for 873 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,890 $2,300 $2,810
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,830 $3,450 $4,210
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,720 $5,750 $7,020
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,550 $9,200 $11,230
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,380 $12,660 $15,440

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,200–$1,690

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

Portable container

$1,800–$2,650

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

Full-service mover

$4,720–$7,020

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

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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 Santa Barbara (origin)

Aussie Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Aussie Moving INC

USDOT
2424966
MC
876037
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (805) 456-6498 Route Verify on FMCSA

Twentyfour7 Msi

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Twenty Four 7 Moving Specialists INC

USDOT
1821147
MC
661157
Based in
Carpinteria, CA 93013 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (805) 696-9247 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mammoth Van Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mammoth Moving Holding Corporation

USDOT
374567
MC
225136
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (805) 968-8643 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Things Home Services LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8395520
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (805) 245-3822 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bushnell Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kenneth Lee Bushnell

USDOT
1355626
MC
608117
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (805) 682-5454 Route Verify on FMCSA

Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center INC

USDOT
2735884
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (805) 963-7825 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike'S Deliveries

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Miguel A Barrios

USDOT
3008579
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (805) 331-0318 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bright Delivery And Install INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3544323
Based in
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (805) 679-1020 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Santa Barbara

Near Rio Rancho (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kirk Moving Company LLC

USDOT
2907535
MC
978867
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87107 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (319) 461-6567 Route Verify on FMCSA

Albuquerque Moving And Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
95947
MC
121026
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87113 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (505) 823-1441 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Home

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Afc Acquisition Corp

USDOT
95864
MC
487378
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87107 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (505) 761-3285 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Mexico Van Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: New Mexico Van Lines INC

USDOT
337290
MC
169871
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87113 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (505) 823-1400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ar Fast Lane Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2480299
MC
858314
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87114 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (505) 459-2515 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pbf Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Paul B Fastnacht LLC

USDOT
2836224
MC
948981
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87120 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Route Verify on FMCSA

J & E Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: J & E Towing LLC

USDOT
1449256
MC
547656
Based in
Rio Rancho, NM 87144 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (505) 350-1116 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Albuquerque

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Quick N Easy Moving Of Albuquerque LLC

USDOT
2276015
MC
779896
Based in
Albuquerque, NM 87107 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 56 movers in Rio Rancho

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Barbara to Rio Rancho?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,890 to $2,810 for a studio, $2,830 to $4,210 for a one-bedroom, $4,720 to $7,020 for a two-bedroom, $7,550 to $11,230 for a three-bedroom and $10,380 to $15,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rio Rancho from Santa Barbara?

About 873 road miles (740 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 45 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 Santa Barbara to Rio Rancho?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,200 to $1,690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,800 to $2,650. 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 Santa Barbara–Rio Rancho corridor.