($496+) Overland Park, KS to Lubbock, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Overland Park, KS to Lubbock, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 686-mile move from Overland Park, Kansas, to Lubbock, Texas, with prices running from $1,511 - $7,899. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $288 - $1,920 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Overland Park and Lubbock are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Overland Park movers tend to run around $275 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,511 - $4,126
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,347 - $5,720
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,906 - $7,899

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 Overland Park to Lubbock.

Specialty moving services from Overland Park, KS to Lubbock, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 59% of Overland Park movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Lubbock, 50% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 Overland Park, KS to Lubbock, TX

Moving containers from Overland Park, Kansas, to Lubbock, Texas, cost between $1,075 and $3,434. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Lubbock. If you go over that window, storage in Overland Park adds around $75/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,075 - $1,781
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,274 - $2,467
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,723 - $3,434

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Overland Park, KS and Lubbock, TX. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $672 in Overland Park, KS, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $72 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $144 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Overland Park 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 Overland Park, KS to Lubbock, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 686 miles from Overland Park, Kansas, to Lubbock, Texas, running $496 - $1,350. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $210 - $239
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Overland Park daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $496 - $957
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $563 - $1,059
• 4+ bedrooms: $689 - $1,350

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $210 - $239 for the 686-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 Overland Park, Kansas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $672.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 686-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $144 per night, adding $288 - $432 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $48 and $288.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Overland Park 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 Overland Park, KS to Lubbock, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Overland Park, Kansas, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Lubbock, Texas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,010 and $2,117.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $921 - $1,637
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,010 - $2,117
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,364 - $2,775

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $72 - $144 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Overland Park, Kansas, for about five hours typically runs $672.

What are the best freight companies from Overland Park 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: Overland Park, KS 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 Overland Park 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

For a move from Overland Park, KS, to Lubbock, TX, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,511 for a studio to $7,899 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 686-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,075 - $3,434. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $496 - $1,350, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,347 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live 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.