($929+) Lubbock, TX to Arlington, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Arlington, VA

Full-service movers for the 1,623-mile relocation from Lubbock, Texas, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $2,118 and $10,061. 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 $343 - $2,284, 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 Arlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,118 - $5,014
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,013 - $6,438
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,627 - $10,061

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 Arlington.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Arlington, VA

Specialty needs vary by market: 44% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Arlington, 70% of movers offer the same service.

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

Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Virginia, on top of the picks below.

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 Lubbock, TX to Arlington, VA

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $1,434 and $5,044. 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 Arlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,434 - $2,748
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,852 - $3,584
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,549 - $5,044

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $86 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $171 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 $799 in Lubbock, TX, 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 Arlington, VA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Lubbock to Arlington?

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 Arlington, VA

Plan on $929 - $2,515 for a rental moving truck on the 1,623-mile route from Lubbock, Texas, to Arlington, Virginia. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $590 - $674
• Daily insurance: $34/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 Arlington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $929 - $1,784
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $994 - $2,273
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,228 - $2,515

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $171 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 $799 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,623-mile drive falls between $590 and $674, 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 $57 and $343 to your total.

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

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 Arlington, VA

For larger DIY moves from Lubbock, Texas, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Arlington, Virginia.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,438 and $2,956.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,240 - $2,474
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,438 - $2,956
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,920 - $3,917

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 $86 - $171 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 $799.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Arlington?

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: Lubbock, TX vs Arlington, VA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Arlington, 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 Arlington, VA, 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 $2,118 - $10,061 on the 1,623-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,434 - $5,044 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $929 - $2,515 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,013 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 U.S. Department of Defense and Safran.