($616+) New Orleans, LA to Lubbock, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from New Orleans, LA to Lubbock, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 850-mile move from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Lubbock, Texas, with costs ranging from $1,928 - $8,048. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $281 - $1,872. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between New Orleans and Lubbock. Local movers in New Orleans typically start around $220 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,928 - $4,797
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,568 - $5,858
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,287 - $8,048

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 New Orleans to Lubbock.

Specialty moving services from New Orleans, LA to Lubbock, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Lubbock?

Southwest Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Texas, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from New Orleans, LA to Lubbock, TX

Moving containers from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Lubbock, Texas, cost between $1,209 and $3,633. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in New Orleans runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,209 - $2,107
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,480 - $3,070
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,930 - $3,633

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In New Orleans, LA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $655, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $70 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $140 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both New Orleans, LA, and Lubbock, TX, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers New Orleans 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 New Orleans, LA to Lubbock, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 850 miles from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Lubbock, Texas, running $591 - $1,644. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $253 - $289
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• New Orleans daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $591 - $1,186
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $685 - $1,354
• 4+ bedrooms: $833 - $1,644

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $140 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 $304 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $253 - $289 in fuel for the 850-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $655 in New Orleans, Louisiana, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans, LA to Lubbock, TX

If you're moving a larger household from New Orleans, Louisiana, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Lubbock, Texas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,173 and $2,386.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,047 - $1,896
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,173 - $2,386
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,672 - $3,182

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $70 and $140.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in New Orleans, Louisiana, for roughly five hours typically average $655.

What are the best freight companies from New Orleans to Lubbock?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. T C I Trucking (4.66/5 stars): T C I Trucking 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.

Cost of living: New Orleans, LA 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 New Orleans 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.