($854+) Lubbock, TX to Reno, NV Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Reno, NV

Full-service movers for the 1,349-mile relocation from Lubbock, Texas, to Reno, Nevada, cost between $2,198 and $9,099. 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 $289 - $1,924, 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 Lubbock typically charge a base rate around $318 plus $148 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,198 - $4,937
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,858 - $6,735
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,901 - $9,099

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 Reno.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Reno, NV

Specialty needs vary by market: 44% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Reno, 59% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Reno, NV

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Reno, Nevada, cost between $1,224 and $4,276. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Lubbock runs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,224 - $2,402
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,678 - $3,284
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,278 - $4,276

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 $673 in Lubbock, TX. 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 $72 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $144 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 Reno, NV, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Lubbock to Reno?

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 Reno, NV

Renting a moving truck for the 1,349-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Reno, Nevada, costs between $854 and $2,166, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $413 - $472
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• 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 Reno based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $854 - $1,523
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $915 - $1,923
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,117 - $2,166

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Lubbock, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $673.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $413 - $472 for the 1,349-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 $313, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $144 per night for hotel stops on the 1,349-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $289 - $433.

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

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 Reno, NV

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Lubbock, Texas, to Reno, Nevada. 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 $866 and $2,788.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,217 - $2,140
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,356 - $2,788
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,768 - $3,457

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $72 - $144 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Lubbock, Texas, typically costs $673.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Reno?

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: Lubbock, TX vs Reno, NV

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Reno, 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

How you handle your interstate move from Lubbock, TX, to Reno, NV, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,198 - $9,099 on the 1,349-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,224 - $4,276 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $854 - $2,166 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,858 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Amerco and Trane.