($970+) Lubbock, TX to Tacoma, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Tacoma, WA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,765-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Tacoma, Washington, with prices running from $2,175 - $9,929. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $293 - $1,956 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Lubbock and Tacoma are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Lubbock movers tend to run around $318 as a base rate plus $148/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,175 - $5,390
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,269 - $7,115
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,800 - $9,929

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 Tacoma.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Tacoma, WA

Specialty needs vary by market: 44% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tacoma, 57% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Washington are typically members of the Washington Movers Conference, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining 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 Tacoma, WA

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $1,426 and $4,953. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Lubbock typically runs around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,426 - $2,718
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,823 - $3,689
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,723 - $4,953

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $73 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $147 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tacoma, WA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $685 in Lubbock, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Lubbock to Tacoma?

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 Tacoma, WA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,765 miles from Lubbock, Texas, to Tacoma, Washington, running $970 - $2,746. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $549 - $628
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Tacoma based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $970 - $1,866
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,095 - $2,407
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,380 - $2,746

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $549 - $628 for the 1,765-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Lubbock, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $685.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,765-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $147 per night, adding $293 - $440 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $49 and $293.

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

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 Tacoma, WA

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 Tacoma, Washington.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,549 and $3,168.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,375 - $2,597
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,549 - $3,168
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,096 - $4,087

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $73 and $147.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Lubbock, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $685.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Tacoma?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Lubbock, TX vs Tacoma, WA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Tacoma, 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

The 1,765-mile move from Lubbock, TX, to Tacoma, WA, costs between $2,175 and $9,929 with full-service movers, $1,426 - $4,953 with a moving container, and $970 - $2,746 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $3,269 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Joint Base Lewis-McChord and MultiCare Health System.