($858+) Lubbock, TX to Detroit, MI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Detroit, MI

For the 1,372-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Detroit, Michigan, full-service movers cost between $2,244 and $9,258. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $256 - $1,708 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Lubbock generally start around $318 plus $148 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,244 - $5,142
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,994 - $6,493
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,895 - $9,258

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 Detroit.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Detroit, MI

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Detroit, 89% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Michigan Movers Association, the group most Michigan 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 Lubbock, TX to Detroit, MI

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Detroit, Michigan, cost between $1,350 and $4,675. 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 Lubbock typically costs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,350 - $2,595
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,706 - $3,766
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,484 - $4,675

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $64 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $128 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 $598 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 Detroit, MI, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Lubbock to Detroit?

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 Detroit, MI

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,372 miles from Lubbock, Texas, to Detroit, Michigan, running $849 - $2,357. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $373 - $426
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• 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 Detroit based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $849 - $1,724
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $927 - $1,951
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,191 - $2,357

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $128 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 $598 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,372-mile drive falls between $373 and $426, 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 $43 and $256 to your total.

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

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 Detroit, MI

If you're moving a larger household from Lubbock, Texas, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Detroit, Michigan.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,478 and $2,811.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,290 - $2,406
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,478 - $2,811
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,968 - $3,702

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Lubbock, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $598.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $64 and $128 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Detroit?

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.
3. West Star Transportation, Inc. (4.34/5 stars): West Star Transportation, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Lubbock, TX vs Detroit, MI

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Lubbock and Detroit to plan around. Cost of living index: 81 vs. 92. Average rent: $1,250/mo vs. $1,250/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 39 vs. 51. Safety index: 48.61 vs. 27.08.