($751+) Knoxville, TN to Lubbock, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Knoxville, TN to Lubbock, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,142-mile move from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Lubbock, Texas, with costs ranging from $2,351 - $8,706. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $263 - $1,752. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Knoxville and Lubbock. Local movers in Knoxville typically start around $170 as a base rate plus $113/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,351 - $5,552
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,810 - $6,443
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,523 - $8,706

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 Knoxville to Lubbock.

Specialty moving services from Knoxville, TN to Lubbock, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 67% of Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Lubbock?

Southwest Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Texas, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Knoxville, TN to Lubbock, TX

Moving containers from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Lubbock, Texas, cost between $1,314 and $4,127. 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 Knoxville typically runs around $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,314 - $2,243
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,692 - $3,321
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,289 - $4,127

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $66 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $131 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $613 in Knoxville, TN, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Lubbock, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN to Lubbock, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 1,142-mile move from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Lubbock, Texas, costs between $728 and $1,986, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $318 - $364
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Knoxville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $728 - $1,415
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $852 - $1,786
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,050 - $1,986

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $131 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Knoxville, Tennessee, usually costs about $613 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,142-mile drive falls between $318 and $364, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $44 and $263 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN to Lubbock, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Knoxville, Tennessee, 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 $788 and $2,578.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,160 - $2,210
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,275 - $2,578
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,706 - $3,546

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 Knoxville, Tennessee, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $613.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $66 and $131 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Knoxville 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. Hittman Transport Services, Inc. (4.26/5 stars): Hittman Transport Services, 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: Knoxville, TN vs Lubbock, TX

Day-to-day costs in Lubbock are close to what you're used to in Knoxville: cost of living index of 81 versus 92, with average rent of $1,250/mo compared to $1,795/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 31/100 and 57.46/100 in Knoxville versus 39/100 and 48.61/100 in Lubbock.