($1,025+) Lubbock, TX to New York City, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to NYC

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,796-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to NYC, New York, with costs ranging from $2,395 - $10,332. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $352 - $2,348. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Lubbock and NYC. Local movers in Lubbock typically start around $318 as a base rate plus $148/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,395 - $5,466
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,299 - $7,164
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,925 - $10,332

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 Lubbock to NYC.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to NYC

Specialty needs vary by market: 50% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In New York City, 62% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in New York are typically members of the New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Lubbock, TX to NYC

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to NYC, New York, cost between $1,453 and $5,429. 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 Lubbock typically runs around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,453 - $2,971
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,956 - $4,159
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,725 - $5,429

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $88 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $176 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in NYC, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $822 in Lubbock, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Lubbock to NYC?

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 Lubbock, TX to NYC

Truck rentals from Lubbock, Texas, to NYC, New York, range from $1,025 - $3,077 for the 1,796-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $671 - $767
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Lubbock daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.69

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,025 - $1,993
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,188 - $2,467
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,355 - $3,077

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $176 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 Lubbock, Texas, usually costs about $822 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,796-mile drive falls between $671 and $767, 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 $59 and $352 to your total.

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

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 Lubbock, TX to NYC

If you're moving a larger household from Lubbock, Texas, 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 NYC, New York.

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 $1,564 and $3,010.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,416 - $2,623
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,564 - $3,010
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,031 - $4,342

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 $88 - $176 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Lubbock, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $822.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to NYC?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Lubbock, TX vs NYC

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in NYC, side by side with Lubbock 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 Lubbock, TX, to NYC, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,395 for a studio to $10,332 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,796-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,453 - $5,429. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,025 - $3,077, 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 $3,299 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 NYC tend to point to ample economic opportunity and diverse cuisine, though overcrowded and pollution come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include IBM and PepsiCo.