($760+) Los Angeles, CA to Lubbock, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Los Angeles, CA to Lubbock, TX

For the 1,105-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Lubbock, Texas, full-service movers cost between $1,243 and $8,378. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $389 - $2,592 (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 Los Angeles generally start around $200 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,243 - $5,125
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,626 - $6,615
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,613 - $8,378

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 Los Angeles to Lubbock.

Specialty moving services from Los Angeles, CA to Lubbock, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Lubbock, TX

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Lubbock, Texas, cost between $1,201 and $4,383. 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 Los Angeles typically costs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,201 - $2,338
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,661 - $3,353
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,113 - $4,383

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $97 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $194 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 $907 in Los Angeles, CA, 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 Lubbock, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Lubbock, TX

Plan on $708 - $2,156 for a rental moving truck on the 1,105-mile route from Los Angeles, California, to Lubbock, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $456 - $521
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Los Angeles daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $708 - $1,404
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $846 - $1,754
• 4+ bedrooms: $972 - $2,156

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 $97 and $454.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $194.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $456 and $521 for the 1,105-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 $907 for 2 movers in Los Angeles, California, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

For larger DIY moves from Los Angeles, 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 $1,302 and $2,734.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,104 - $1,999
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,302 - $2,734
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,726 - $3,507

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 Los Angeles, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $907.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $97 and $194 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Los Angeles to Lubbock?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles 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.