Santa Fe, NM → Houston, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Fe to Houston

About 869 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,130–$6,140, delivery in 2–5 days, 25 carriers on the Santa Fe side and 3,257 in Houston.

869 miroad distance
15 h 41 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,130–$6,1402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Santa Fe, New Mexico
To: Houston, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 869 miles (737 straight-line)
Drive time: 15 h 41 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 25 (11 interstate)
Movers at destination: 3,257 (1,374 interstate)

Reverse: Houston → Santa Fe

The route from Santa Fe, NM to Houston, TX covers roughly 869 miles by road, a southeast-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 $4,130 to $6,140 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 41 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 3,257 around Houston (1,374 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 Houston.

Santa Fe has a population of about 90,000 and Houston about 2.4 million. Houston is the denser city (3,599 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. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Santa Fe to Houston

Full-service estimate for 869 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,650	$2,010	$2,460
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,480	$3,020	$3,680
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,130	$5,030	$6,140
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,600	$8,050	$9,820
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,080	$11,070	$13,500

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,190–$1,680

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

Portable container

$1,800–$2,640

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

Full-service mover

$4,130–$6,140

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

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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

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

Near Houston (destination)

Ceva Logistics US INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ceva Contract Logistics US INC

USDOT: 187774
MC: 152620
Based in: Houston, TX 77032 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 452 trucks, 679 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (614) 482-5046 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xlr8 Delivery INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2926913
MC: 987802
Based in: Houston, TX 77073 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 331 trucks, 272 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (281) 784-2302 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tri Star Freight System INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 325836
MC: 1742035
Based in: Houston, TX 77028 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 282 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (713) 631-1095 Route Verify on FMCSA

Palletized Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 152429
MC: 148279
Based in: Houston, TX 77009 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 224 trucks, 184 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (713) 225-3303 Route Verify on FMCSA

W W Rowland Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 213641
MC: 161344
Based in: Houston, TX 77013 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 170 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (713) 675-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jetco Delivery

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jetco Delivery LLC

USDOT: 1470034
MC: 555157
Based in: Houston, TX 77032 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 159 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (713) 676-1111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shark Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 541564
MC: 269507
Based in: Houston, TX 77016 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 126 trucks, 121 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (281) 458-2649 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ranger Energy Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2544062
MC: 10575
Based in: Houston, TX 77042 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 105 trucks, 178 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (713) 935-8900 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 3,257 movers in Houston

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,650 to $2,460 for a studio, $2,480 to $3,680 for a one-bedroom, $4,130 to $6,140 for a two-bedroom, $6,600 to $9,820 for a three-bedroom and $9,080 to $13,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Houston from Santa Fe?

About 869 road miles (737 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 41 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 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 Santa Fe to Houston?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,190 to $1,680 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,800 to $2,640. 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–Houston corridor.