Las Cruces, NM

Ukiah, CA → Las Cruces, NM · Long-distance move

Movers from Ukiah to Las Cruces

About 1,218 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,650–$8,410, delivery in 3–7 days, 15 carriers on the Ukiah side and 27 in Las Cruces.

  • 1,218 miroad distance
  • 21 h 42 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,650–$8,4102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,218 miles (1,032 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 42 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
15 (3 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (21 interstate)

Reverse: Las Cruces → Ukiah

The route from Ukiah, CA to Las Cruces, NM covers roughly 1,218 miles by road, a east-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 $5,650 to $8,410 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 42 min.

On the Ukiah side there are 15 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (3 of them authorized for interstate work), and 27 around Las Cruces (21 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 Las Cruces.

Ukiah has a population of about 17,000 and Las Cruces about 116,978. Ukiah is considerably denser (3,484 people per square mile versus 1,448), 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 Ukiah to Las Cruces

Full-service estimate for 1,218 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,260 $2,760 $3,360
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,390 $4,140 $5,050
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,650 $6,900 $8,410
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,050 $11,030 $13,460
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,440 $15,170 $18,510

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,700–$2,400

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

Portable container

$2,110–$3,100

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

Full-service mover

$5,650–$8,410

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 Ukiah (origin)

Gentle Hands Moving

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1827764
MC
850930
Based in
Redwood Valley, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Hiatt And Hiatt

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2603700
Based in
Boonville, CA 95415 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

North American Organics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3221898
Based in
Redwood Vly, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Kleon Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4479802
MC
1769150
Based in
Ukiah, CA 95482 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Pbs Transport LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4324101
Based in
Redwood Valley, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Norcal Lastmile LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3299864
MC
1047841
Based in
Fort Bragg, CA 95437 (33 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
34 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Alder Moving Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2808819
MC
942674
Based in
Fort Bragg, CA 95437 (33 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Gold Coast Freight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4271838
MC
1659135
Based in
Clearlake, CA 95422 (32 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 15 movers in Ukiah

Near Las Cruces (destination)

Mesilla Valley Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
270179
MC
186190
Based in
Las Cruces, NM 88007 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,650 trucks, 2,033 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

G Sandoval Construction INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1191115
MC
1058687
Based in
Las Cruces, NM 88001 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

To Be Determined - Tbd

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4524673
MC
1793226
Based in
Las Cruces, NM 88001 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
9 trucks
USDOT registered
2026

D K E LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1590985
MC
588762
Based in
Las Cruces, NM 88005 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Ready Set Go Moving & Van Lines

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2573469
MC
899783
Based in
Las Cruces, NM 88001 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Voyage Moving LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2902870
MC
20175
Based in
Las Cruces, NM 88001 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Delgado'S Trucking

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1258541
Based in
Mesilla Park, NM 88047 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Mtrk Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4396881
MC
1731489
Based in
Las Cruces, NM 88001 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 27 movers in Las Cruces

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Ukiah to Las Cruces?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,260 to $3,360 for a studio, $3,390 to $5,050 for a one-bedroom, $5,650 to $8,410 for a two-bedroom, $9,050 to $13,460 for a three-bedroom and $12,440 to $18,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Las Cruces from Ukiah?

About 1,218 road miles (1,032 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 42 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Ukiah to Las Cruces?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,700 to $2,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,110 to $3,100. 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 Ukiah–Las Cruces corridor.