($707+) Lubbock, TX to Birmingham, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Birmingham, AL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 982-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Birmingham, Alabama, with costs ranging from $2,141 - $8,395. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $250 - $1,668. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Lubbock and Birmingham. Local movers in Lubbock typically start around $318 as a base rate plus $148/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,141 - $4,821
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,697 - $6,053
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,353 - $8,395

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 Lubbock to Birmingham.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Birmingham, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Birmingham, 91% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Lubbock to Birmingham?

Alabama Trucking Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Alabama, 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 Lubbock, TX to Birmingham, AL

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Birmingham, Alabama, cost between $1,232 and $4,142. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Lubbock typically costs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,232 - $2,178
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,539 - $2,934
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,053 - $4,142

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $584 in Lubbock, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $63 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $125 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Birmingham, AL, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Lubbock to Birmingham?

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 Lubbock, TX to Birmingham, AL

Renting a moving truck for the 982-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Birmingham, Alabama, costs between $646 and $1,959, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $261 - $298
• Daily insurance: $25/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Lubbock daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.69

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $646 - $1,355
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $758 - $1,595
• 4+ bedrooms: $950 - $1,959

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $261 - $298 for the 982-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Lubbock, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $584.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 982-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $125 per night, adding $250 - $375 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $42 and $250.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Lubbock to Birmingham?

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 Lubbock, TX to Birmingham, AL

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 Lubbock, Texas, to Birmingham, Alabama. 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 $1,293 and $2,372.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,098 - $2,080
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,293 - $2,372
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,743 - $3,151

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 $63 and $125.
• 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 Lubbock, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $584.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Birmingham?

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. West Star Transportation, Inc. (4.34/5 stars): West Star Transportation, Inc. 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: Lubbock, TX vs Birmingham, AL

Day-to-day costs in Birmingham are close to what you're used to in Lubbock: cost of living index of 87 versus 81, with average rent of $1,250/mo compared to $1,250/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 39/100 and 48.61/100 in Lubbock versus 33/100 and 38.36/100 in Birmingham.