($1,034+) Portland, OR to Lubbock, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, OR to Lubbock, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Portland, Oregon, to Lubbock, Texas, costs between $2,701 and $12,430. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,678-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $328 - $2,184, 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 Portland and Lubbock. For a rough baseline, movers based in Portland tend to start around $278 plus $130/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 Portland to Lubbock:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,701 - $6,399
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,606 - $8,219
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,866 - $12,430

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 Portland to Lubbock.

Specialty moving services from Portland, OR to Lubbock, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Lubbock, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Portland 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 Portland, OR to Lubbock, TX

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to Lubbock, Texas, cost between $1,510 and $5,386. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Portland costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,510 - $2,900
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,891 - $4,138
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,740 - $5,386

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $82 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $164 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Lubbock, TX, 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 $764 in Portland, OR. 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 Portland 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 Portland, OR to Lubbock, TX

Plan on $1,034 - $2,773 for a rental moving truck on the 1,678-mile route from Portland, Oregon, to Lubbock, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $583 - $666
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,034 - $2,067
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,152 - $2,458
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,367 - $2,773

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $82 and $382.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $164.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $583 and $666 for the 1,678-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $764 for 2 movers in Portland, Oregon, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland 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 Portland, OR to Lubbock, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Portland, Oregon, to Lubbock, Texas. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $983 and $3,246.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,344 - $2,688
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,528 - $3,246
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,042 - $4,179

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 $82 - $164 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 Portland, Oregon, typically costs $764.

What are the best freight companies from Portland 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.
3. Inland Company (4.76/5 stars): Inland Company 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: Portland, OR 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 Portland 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.