Bozeman, MT

Santa Fe, NM → Bozeman, MT · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Fe to Bozeman

About 875 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,180–$6,220, delivery in 2–5 days, 25 carriers on the Santa Fe side and 39 in Bozeman.

  • 875 miroad distance
  • 15 h 47 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,180–$6,2202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 875 miles (741 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 47 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
25 (11 interstate)
Movers at destination
39 (27 interstate)

Reverse: Bozeman → Santa Fe

Moving from Santa Fe to Bozeman is a long-distance move of roughly 875 road miles, heading north from New Mexico to Montana.

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 $4,180 to $6,220 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 47 min.

On the Santa Fe side there are 25 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (11 of them authorized for interstate work), and 39 around Bozeman (27 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 Bozeman.

Santa Fe has a population of about 90,000 and Bozeman about 57,000. Bozeman is the denser city (2,493 people per square mile versus 1,675 in Santa Fe), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Santa Fe to Bozeman

Full-service estimate for 875 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,670 $2,040 $2,490
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,510 $3,060 $3,730
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,180 $5,100 $6,220
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,690 $8,160 $9,960
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,200 $11,220 $13,690

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

$4,180–$6,220

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 Santa Fe (origin)

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

Near Bozeman (destination)

Move It

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4142949
MC
1588857
Based in
Bozeman, MT 59718 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Quality Foods Distributing LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2316339
MC
790746
Based in
Bozeman, MT 59718 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Mattress Mill

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
436774
MC
240409
Based in
Bozeman, MT 59718 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

East Ridge Excavation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3854639
MC
1406132
Based in
Bozeman, MT 59715 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Yellowstone Designer Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4460852
MC
1762976
Based in
Bozeman, MT 59718 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Black Diamond Installations LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
8811771
MC
77831789
Based in
Bozeman, MT 59718 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Mountaineer Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4557708
MC
1811084
Based in
Bozeman, MT 59715 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

James L Gardner Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1902328
MC
1099864
Based in
Bozeman, MT 59715 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

All 39 movers in Bozeman

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,670 to $2,490 for a studio, $2,510 to $3,730 for a one-bedroom, $4,180 to $6,220 for a two-bedroom, $6,690 to $9,960 for a three-bedroom and $9,200 to $13,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bozeman from Santa Fe?

About 875 road miles (741 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 47 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 New Mexico into Montana 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 Fe to Bozeman?

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 Fe–Bozeman corridor.