($909+) St. Petersburg, FL to Lubbock, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from St. Petersburg, FL to Lubbock, TX

For the 1,471-mile move from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Lubbock, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,122 and $8,880. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $283 - $1,884 (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 St. Petersburg generally start around $318 plus $185 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,122 - $4,626
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,698 - $5,970
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,895 - $8,880

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 St. Petersburg to Lubbock.

Specialty moving services from St. Petersburg, FL to Lubbock, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg, FL to Lubbock, TX

Moving containers from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Lubbock, Texas, cost between $1,494 and $5,009. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in St. Petersburg typically runs around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from St. Petersburg to Lubbock:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,494 - $2,583
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,781 - $3,682
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,571 - $5,009

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $71 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $141 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 $659 in St. Petersburg, FL. 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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg, FL to Lubbock, TX

Plan on $955 - $2,451 for a rental moving truck on the 1,471-mile route from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Lubbock, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $441 - $504
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• St. Petersburg daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from St. Petersburg to Lubbock based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $955 - $1,829
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,033 - $2,133
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,262 - $2,451

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $141 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $61 and $306 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $441 - $504 in fuel for the 1,471-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $659 in St. Petersburg, Florida, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg, FL to Lubbock, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from St. Petersburg, Florida, 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 $848 and $2,826.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,344 - $2,420
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,527 - $2,826
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,058 - $3,848

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In St. Petersburg, Florida, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $659.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $71 - $141 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from St. Petersburg 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. Quality Carriers (4.42/5 stars): Quality Carriers 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: St. Petersburg, FL 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 St. Petersburg 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.