($1,144+) Burlington, VT to Lubbock, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Burlington, VT to Lubbock, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,950-mile relocation from Burlington, Vermont, to Lubbock, Texas, cost between $2,646 and $12,381. 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 $299 - $1,992, 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 Burlington typically charge a base rate around $594 plus $200 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,646 - $6,080
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,747 - $8,425
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,915 - $12,381

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 Burlington to Lubbock.

Specialty moving services from Burlington, VT to Lubbock, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 80% of Burlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Lubbock, 50% of movers offer the same service.

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Burlington, VT to Lubbock, TX

Moving containers from Burlington, Vermont, to Lubbock, Texas, cost between $1,652 and $5,920. 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 Burlington costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,652 - $2,865
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,137 - $3,973
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,898 - $5,920

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 Burlington, VT, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $697, 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 $75 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $149 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Burlington, VT, 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 Burlington 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 Burlington, VT to Lubbock, TX

Truck rentals from Burlington, Vermont, to Lubbock, Texas, range from $1,144 - $3,055 for the 1,950-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $618 - $706
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Burlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,144 - $2,205
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,226 - $2,728
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,624 - $3,055

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 $75 and $349.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $149.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $618 and $706 for the 1,950-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 $697 for 2 movers in Burlington, Vermont, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Burlington 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 Burlington, VT to Lubbock, TX

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Burlington, Vermont, to Lubbock, Texas. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,547 and $3,513.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,430 - $2,713
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,547 - $3,513
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,185 - $4,600

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $75 - $149 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Burlington, Vermont, for about five hours typically runs $697.

What are the best freight companies from Burlington to Lubbock?

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: Burlington, VT 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 Burlington 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 Burlington, VT, 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 $2,646 - $12,381 on the 1,950-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,652 - $5,920 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,144 - $3,055 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,747 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.