($910+) San Francisco, CA to Lubbock, TX Movers
The cost to move from San Francisco, CA to Lubbock, TX ranges from $1,309 to $9,225, with an average cost of $3,500. Moves can be as low as $910 if you're wanting to DIY it.
This move covers about 1,403 miles and usually takes 3 to 8 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
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Compare moving options from San Francisco, CA to Lubbock, TX
Moving options from San Francisco to Lubbock fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service costs run $1,309 - $9,225 on this route depending on how much you're moving, with an average cost of $3,500, and movers handle all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 30% less for the same home size, and rental trucks are around 60% less, though both require you to handle the loading. This particular route covers 1,403 miles and typically takes 3 to 8 days depending on the service you pick.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,403-mile route from San Francisco to Lubbock, broken down by home size:
Home size makes the biggest difference in what you'll pay on this route. A studio or 1-bedroom runs $1,309 - $5,113 with full-service movers and considerably less with a container ($1,358 - $2,669), rental truck ($946 - $1,811), or freight trailer ($1,248 - $2,472). A 2 - 3 bedroom home moves that range up to $3,041 - $6,698 full-service, and a 4+ bedroom household tops out around $9,225.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from San Francisco, CA to Lubbock, TX
For the 1,403-mile move from San Francisco, California, to Lubbock, Texas, full-service movers cost between $1,309 and $9,225. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $538 - $3,588 (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 San Francisco generally start around $284 plus $150 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from San Francisco to Lubbock:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,309 - $5,113
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,041 - $6,698
- 4+ bedrooms: $5,427 - $9,225
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 San Francisco to Lubbock.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from California to Texas. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Avoiding peak moving season dates (May - September) is one of the easiest ways to reduce costs. Off-season moves typically come with lower pricing and more room to negotiate since movers have fewer bookings.
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Specialty moving services from San Francisco, CA to Lubbock, TX
Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of San Francisco movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Lubbock, 100% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing100% of local movers | $897 - $8,970 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready87% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: Eagle Moving & Storage, Inc. | $359 - $2,153/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $538 - $4,306 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage56% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs49% of local movers | $1,794 - $5,382 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $4,485 - $17,940 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $1,344 - $2,553 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items70% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Eagle Moving & Storage, Inc. | $1,794 - $4,485 |
| Piano | Any piano type79% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: Eagle Moving & Storage, Inc. | $1,435 - $6,279 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling39% of local movers | $538 - $2,691 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect27% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Luigy's Moving & Storage | $1,166 - $3,588 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $538 - $26,910+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $538 - $6,279+ |
What are the best full-service movers from San Francisco to Lubbock?
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national movers are consistently lower-priced than local companies in San Francisco, CA. Van lines spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments, while local movers tend to charge 30% - 40% more for the same distance. A direct route with a local mover averages 2-day delivery, but that added speed typically carries a higher price tag.
Moving container costs from San Francisco, CA to Lubbock, TX
Moving containers from San Francisco, California, to Lubbock, Texas, cost between $1,358 and $4,767. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Lubbock. If you go over that window, storage in San Francisco adds around $120/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from San Francisco to Lubbock:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,358 - $2,669
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,878 - $3,616
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,381 - $4,767
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $135 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $269 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 $1,256 in San Francisco, 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.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a California to Texas move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,358. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $1,878 - $3,616, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.
What are the best moving containers San Francisco to Lubbock?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in San Francisco to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in San Francisco:
- Good Green Moving (4.7/5), 13 years in business
- Dependable Movers, LLC (4.9/5), 8 years in business
- Johnson & Daly Moving and Storage (4.9/5), 47 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from San Francisco, CA to Lubbock, TX
A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,403 miles from San Francisco, California, to Lubbock, Texas, running $946 - $2,405. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:
- Fuel for the drive: $801 - $915
- Daily insurance: $54/day
- Equipment rentals: $13 - $36
- San Francisco daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.59
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from San Francisco to Lubbock based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $946 - $1,811
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,024 - $2,031
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,190 - $2,405
Pro tip: Truck rental pricing for a move from San Francisco to Lubbock starts at $946 - $2,405, but that number does not tell the whole story. Fuel ($801 - $915) , overnight lodging ($269/night), meals, and equipment rentals are all separate. Plan for an additional $600 - $1,200 on top of your base rate to cover those costs.
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 $135 and $628.
- Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $269.
- Gas: Expect fuel to run between $801 and $915 for the 1,403-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 $1,256 for 2 movers in San Francisco, California, for about 5 hours.
- Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.
What are the best moving truck rentals from San Francisco to Lubbock?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 San Francisco, CA 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 San Francisco, California, 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,431 and $2,864.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from San Francisco to Lubbock:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,248 - $2,472
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,431 - $2,864
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,944 - $4,009
Pro tip: Freight trailers come with a 4-foot loading ramp, which can be a challenge with bulky furniture. With 8 feet of vertical space available, stacking efficiently often requires a ladder and a plan. Since you're billed per linear foot, packing tight can make a real difference in your final cost.
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 San Francisco, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,256.
- More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $135 and $269 per foot.
What are the best freight companies from San Francisco to Lubbock?
- 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.
- 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.
- PRO Logistics (4.54/5 stars): PRO Logistics is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.
Pro tip: If speed matters on your move from San Francisco to Lubbock, freight trailers are one of the fastest interstate options available, second only to renting a truck and driving it yourself. The tradeoff is that freight works best when you're ready to receive your belongings on the other end. If your timeline is tight on the receiving side or you need a short storage buffer, a moving container might be a better fit.
Cost of living: San Francisco, 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 San Francisco on housing, income, and taxes.
| Measure | San Francisco, CA | Lubbock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living index | 245 | 81 |
| Average rent | $3,250/mo | $1,250/mo |
| Median home value | $1,374,773 | $197,578 |
| Average income | $141,446/yr | $60,487/yr |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| State income tax | Up to 13.3% | None |
| Walkability score | 99/100 | 39/100 |
| Safety index | 38.59/100 | 48.61/100 |
| Air quality | Moderate | Good |
Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Lubbock, TX to San Francisco, CA guide.
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Our take
How you handle your interstate move from San Francisco, CA, 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 $1,309 - $9,225 on the 1,403-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,358 - $4,767 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $946 - $2,405 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,041 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.
FAQs: Moving from San Francisco, CA, to Lubbock, TX
Is Lubbock a safe place to live?
Lubbock has a safety index of 48.61 out of 100 and a crime index of 50.39, compared to 38.59 and 61.41 in San Francisco. Neither figure tells the whole story on its own, so it's worth digging into specific neighborhoods before you commit to an address.
What size moving truck do I need for this route?
Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 3 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.
What is the best time of year to move from San Francisco, CA to Lubbock, TX?
Aim for a move between October and March, when demand drops and rates tend to be lower across all service types. Peak season runs mid-May through mid-September, and weekends and month-end dates are pricier regardless of season. Texas also has a hurricane season running June through November, worth factoring into your timing if you have flexibility. A midweek, mid-month date outside peak season is your best bet for saving money.
How do I know a mover is licensed in Texas?
In-state movers operating in the Lone Star State are legally required to be licensed by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TXDMV), which issues 10-digit TXDMV numbers to commercial carriers.
What extra costs come with a truck rental on this route?
The base rate only covers the vehicle. Expect to add fuel ($801 - $915), daily insurance ($54/day), and equipment rentals ($13 - $36) on top. Overnight stops can add another $269/night for lodging if your drive spans more than a day.
What percentage of San Francisco movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 79% of movers in San Francisco handle piano moves, and 70% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.
