($716+) Bakersfield, CA to Lubbock, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Bakersfield, CA to Lubbock, TX

For the 1,121-mile move from Bakersfield, California, to Lubbock, Texas, full-service movers cost between $1,306 and $8,810. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $277 - $1,848 (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 Bakersfield generally start around $420 plus $116 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,306 - $5,177
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,844 - $6,680
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,704 - $8,810

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 Bakersfield to Lubbock.

Specialty moving services from Bakersfield, CA to Lubbock, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield to Lubbock?

Look for Southwest Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Texas beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Bakersfield, CA to Lubbock, TX

Moving containers from Bakersfield, California, to Lubbock, Texas, cost between $1,277 and $4,469. 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 Bakersfield typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,277 - $2,245
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,547 - $3,223
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,135 - $4,469

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $69 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $139 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 $647 in Bakersfield, CA. 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 Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield, CA to Lubbock, TX

A rental truck for this 1,121-mile move from Bakersfield, California, to Lubbock, Texas, costs between $760 and $2,033. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $330 - $377
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Bakersfield daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $760 - $1,447
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $822 - $1,720
• 4+ bedrooms: $972 - $2,033

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $330 - $377 for the 1,121-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 Bakersfield, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $647.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,121-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $139 per night, adding $277 - $416 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $46 and $277.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield, CA to Lubbock, TX

For larger DIY moves from Bakersfield, California, 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 Lubbock, Texas.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,328 and $2,708.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,149 - $2,125
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,328 - $2,708
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,849 - $3,576

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 $69 - $139 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Bakersfield, California, for about five hours typically runs $647.

What are the best freight companies from Bakersfield 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. Sidhu Truck Line, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sidhu Truck Line, 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: Bakersfield, CA 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 Bakersfield 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.