($913+) Missoula, MT to Lubbock, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Missoula, MT to Lubbock, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Missoula, Montana, to Lubbock, Texas, costs between $2,741 and $11,971. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,440-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $301 - $2,004, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Missoula and Lubbock. For a rough baseline, movers based in Missoula tend to start around $342 plus $150/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,741 - $5,905
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,533 - $8,573
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,267 - $11,971

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 Missoula to Lubbock.

Specialty moving services from Missoula, MT to Lubbock, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Missoula 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 Missoula 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 Missoula, MT to Lubbock, TX

Moving containers from Missoula, Montana, to Lubbock, Texas, cost between $1,440 and $5,158. 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 Missoula typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,440 - $2,771
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,784 - $3,576
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,426 - $5,158

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 Missoula, MT, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $701, 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 $75 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $150 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Missoula, MT, 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 Missoula 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 Missoula, MT to Lubbock, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,440 miles from Missoula, Montana, to Lubbock, Texas, running $941 - $2,467. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $459 - $525
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Missoula daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $941 - $1,733
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $978 - $2,165
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,283 - $2,467

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 $75 and $351.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $150.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $459 and $525 for the 1,440-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 $701 for 2 movers in Missoula, Montana, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Missoula 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 Missoula, MT to Lubbock, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Missoula, Montana, to Lubbock, Texas, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,384 and $2,831.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,244 - $2,495
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,384 - $2,831
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,020 - $3,969

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 $75 and $150.
• 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 Missoula, Montana, for roughly five hours typically average $701.

What are the best freight companies from Missoula 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. Jones Bros Trucking (4.58/5 stars): Jones Bros Trucking 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: Missoula, MT 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 Missoula 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.