($652+) Riverside, CA to Lubbock, TX Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,071-mile relocation from Riverside, California, to Lubbock, Texas, cost between $1,216 and $8,394. 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 $333 - $2,220, 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 Riverside typically charge a base rate around $239 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,216 - $4,714
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,663 - $6,293
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,239 - $8,394

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 Riverside to Lubbock.

Specialty moving services from Riverside, CA to Lubbock, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 52% of Riverside movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Lubbock, 44% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Riverside 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 Riverside, CA to Lubbock, TX

Moving containers from Riverside, California, to Lubbock, Texas, cost between $1,184 and $3,766. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Lubbock. If you go over that window, storage in Riverside adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,184 - $2,248
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,447 - $2,947
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,077 - $3,766

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 $777 in Riverside, CA. 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 $83 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $167 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 Lubbock, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Riverside 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 Riverside, CA to Lubbock, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 1,071-mile move from Riverside, California, to Lubbock, Texas, costs between $679 and $1,903, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $378 - $432
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Riverside daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $679 - $1,263
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $704 - $1,548
• 4+ bedrooms: $940 - $1,903

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $167 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 Riverside, California, usually costs about $777 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,071-mile drive falls between $378 and $432, 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 $56 and $333 to your total.

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

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Riverside, California, to Lubbock, Texas, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,183 and $2,454.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,075 - $1,926
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,183 - $2,454
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,613 - $3,140

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 $83 - $167 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 Riverside, California, typically costs $777.

What are the best freight companies from Riverside 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.

Cost of living: Riverside, 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 Riverside 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

Full-service movers on the 1,071-mile route from Riverside, CA, to Lubbock, TX, run $1,216 - $8,394 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,184 - $3,766, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $679 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,663, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Lubbock tend to point to friendly people and easy transportation, though rough weather and lack of recreational options come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Texas Tech University and Covenant Health System.