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

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

Hiring full-service movers from Reno, Nevada, to Lubbock, Texas, costs between $2,089 and $8,742. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,348-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $311 - $2,076, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Reno and Lubbock. For a rough baseline, movers based in Reno tend to start around $404 plus $120/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,089 - $4,935
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,914 - $6,736
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,949 - $8,742

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 Reno to Lubbock.

Specialty moving services from Reno, NV to Lubbock, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 59% of Reno 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 Reno to Lubbock?

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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 Reno, NV to Lubbock, TX

Moving containers from Reno, Nevada, to Lubbock, Texas, cost between $1,301 and $4,366. 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 Reno adds around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,301 - $2,474
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,628 - $3,250
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,278 - $4,366

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Reno, NV, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $727, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $78 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $156 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Reno, NV, and Lubbock, TX, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Reno 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 Reno, NV to Lubbock, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 1,348-mile move from Reno, Nevada, to Lubbock, Texas, costs between $854 and $2,324, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $445 - $509
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Reno daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.29

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $854 - $1,555
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $897 - $1,775
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,051 - $2,324

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $156 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 $67 and $337 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $445 - $509 in fuel for the 1,348-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $727 in Reno, Nevada, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Reno 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 Reno, NV to Lubbock, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Reno, Nevada, 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 $1,396 and $2,547.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,160 - $2,269
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,396 - $2,547
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,858 - $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 $78 - $156 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 Reno, Nevada, typically costs $727.

What are the best freight companies from Reno 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: Reno, NV 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 Reno 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 Reno, NV, to Lubbock, TX, 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 $2,089 - $8,742 on the 1,348-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,301 - $4,366 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $854 - $2,324 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,914 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

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.