($482+) Mesa, AZ to Lubbock, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Mesa, AZ to Lubbock, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 724-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to Lubbock, Texas, with costs ranging from $1,569 - $7,419. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $301 - $2,004. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Mesa and Lubbock. Local movers in Mesa typically start around $175 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Mesa to Lubbock:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,569 - $4,380
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,122 - $5,802
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,650 - $7,419

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Mesa to Lubbock.

Specialty moving services from Mesa, AZ to Lubbock, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Mesa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Lubbock, 44% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Mesa to Lubbock?

Look for Southwest Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Texas beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Mesa, AZ to Lubbock, TX

Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to Lubbock, Texas, cost between $1,022 and $3,506. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Mesa typically runs around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Mesa to Lubbock:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,022 - $1,929
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,299 - $2,468
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,757 - $3,506

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $701 in Mesa, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $75 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $150 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Lubbock, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Mesa to Lubbock?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Mesa, AZ to Lubbock, TX

A rental truck for this 724-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to Lubbock, Texas, costs between $482 and $1,370. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $231 - $264
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Mesa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Mesa to Lubbock based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $482 - $971
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $531 - $1,142
• 4+ bedrooms: $692 - $1,370

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $231 - $264 for the 724-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Mesa, Arizona, for about 5 hours typically costs around $701.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 724-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $150 per night, adding $301 - $451 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $50 and $301.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Mesa to Lubbock?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Mesa, AZ to Lubbock, TX

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Mesa, Arizona, to Lubbock, Texas. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,039 and $2,138.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Mesa to Lubbock:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $966 - $1,753
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,039 - $2,138
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,476 - $2,724

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Mesa, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $701.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $75 and $150 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Mesa to Lubbock?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Mesa, AZ vs Lubbock, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Lubbock, side by side with Mesa on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

The 724-mile move from Mesa, AZ, to Lubbock, TX, costs between $1,569 and $7,419 with full-service movers, $1,022 - $3,506 with a moving container, and $482 - $1,370 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,122 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Lubbock tend to point to friendly people and easy transportation, though rough weather and lack of recreational options come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Texas Tech University and Covenant Health System.