($944+) Chapel Hill, NC to Lubbock, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chapel Hill, NC to Lubbock, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,507-mile relocation from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to Lubbock, Texas, cost between $2,078 and $9,162. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $292 - $1,944, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Chapel Hill typically charge a base rate around $371 plus $95 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,078 - $5,207
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,920 - $6,896
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,283 - $9,162

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 Chapel Hill to Lubbock.

Specialty moving services from Chapel Hill, NC to Lubbock, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Chapel Hill movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Lubbock, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Chapel Hill, NC to Lubbock, TX

Moving containers from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to Lubbock, Texas, cost between $1,416 and $5,257. 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 Chapel Hill typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,416 - $2,818
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,866 - $3,596
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,590 - $5,257

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Chapel Hill, NC 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 $680 in Chapel Hill, NC, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $73 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $146 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 Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill, NC to Lubbock, TX

Plan on $934 - $2,603 for a rental moving truck on the 1,507-mile route from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to Lubbock, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $466 - $533
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Chapel Hill daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $934 - $1,882
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $980 - $2,152
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,324 - $2,603

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $680.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $466 - $533 for the 1,507-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $58 and $316, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $146 per night for hotel stops on the 1,507-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $292 - $437.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill, NC to Lubbock, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to Lubbock, Texas. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $875 and $3,028.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,288 - $2,341
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,448 - $3,028
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,133 - $4,124

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $680.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $73 - $146 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Chapel Hill to Lubbock?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Darrell Andrews Trucking, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): Darrell Andrews Trucking, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Chapel Hill, NC 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 Chapel Hill 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.