($753+) Lexington, KY to Lubbock, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lexington, KY to Lubbock, TX

For the 1,176-mile move from Lexington, Kentucky, to Lubbock, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,224 and $9,142. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $261 - $1,740 (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 Lexington generally start around $197 plus $70 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,224 - $5,208
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,002 - $6,784
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,930 - $9,142

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 Lexington to Lubbock.

Specialty moving services from Lexington, KY to Lubbock, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lexington 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 Lexington to Lubbock?

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Lexington, KY to Lubbock, TX

Moving containers from Lexington, Kentucky, to Lubbock, Texas, cost between $1,311 and $4,617. 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 Lexington typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,311 - $2,432
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,623 - $3,454
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,151 - $4,617

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Lexington, KY and Lubbock, TX. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $609 in Lexington, KY, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $65 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $131 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Lexington 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 Lexington, KY to Lubbock, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,176 miles from Lexington, Kentucky, to Lubbock, Texas, running $815 - $2,080. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $326 - $372
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Lexington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $815 - $1,420
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $847 - $1,866
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,098 - $2,080

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $131 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 $57 and $283 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $326 - $372 in fuel for the 1,176-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $609 in Lexington, Kentucky, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Lexington 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 Lexington, KY to Lubbock, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Lexington, Kentucky, 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 $783 and $2,630.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,227 - $2,210
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,285 - $2,630
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,865 - $3,587

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 $65 - $131 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Lexington, Kentucky, for about five hours typically runs $609.

What are the best freight companies from Lexington to Lubbock?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Phoenix Transportation Services, LLC (4.38/5 stars): Phoenix Transportation Services, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Lexington, KY vs Lubbock, TX

Day-to-day costs in Lubbock are close to what you're used to in Lexington: cost of living index of 81 versus 91, with average rent of $1,250/mo compared to $1,345/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 90/100 and 49.12/100 in Lexington versus 39/100 and 48.61/100 in Lubbock.