($785+) Fresno, CA to Lubbock, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fresno, CA to Lubbock, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,230-mile relocation from Fresno, California, to Lubbock, Texas, cost between $1,280 and $8,772. 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 $284 - $1,896, 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 Fresno typically charge a base rate around $330 plus $135 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,280 - $5,394
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,964 - $6,394
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,102 - $8,772

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 Fresno to Lubbock.

Specialty moving services from Fresno, CA to Lubbock, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Fresno 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 Fresno 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 Fresno, CA to Lubbock, TX

Moving containers from Fresno, California, to Lubbock, Texas, cost between $1,335 and $4,715. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Fresno typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,335 - $2,332
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,702 - $3,592
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,191 - $4,715

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $71 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $142 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 $664 in Fresno, CA, 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 Fresno 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 Fresno, CA to Lubbock, TX

Truck rentals from Fresno, California, to Lubbock, Texas, range from $818 - $2,197 for the 1,230-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $371 - $424
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Fresno daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $818 - $1,500
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $849 - $1,765
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,069 - $2,197

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $142 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $62 and $308 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $371 - $424 in fuel for the 1,230-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $664 in Fresno, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Fresno 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 Fresno, CA to Lubbock, TX

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Fresno, California, to Lubbock, Texas. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,321 and $2,626.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,225 - $2,297
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,321 - $2,626
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,790 - $3,663

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 $71 - $142 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Fresno, California, for about five hours typically runs $664.

What are the best freight companies from Fresno to Lubbock?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Gonzalez Trucking, Inc. (4.42/5 stars): Gonzalez Trucking, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Fresno, CA 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 Fresno 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.