($695+) Lubbock, TX to Huntsville, AL Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Lubbock, Texas, to Huntsville, Alabama, costs between $2,074 and $8,060. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 965-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $259 - $1,724, 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 Lubbock and Huntsville. For a rough baseline, movers based in Lubbock tend to start around $318 plus $148/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 Lubbock to Huntsville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,074 - $5,067
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,593 - $6,389
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,289 - $8,060

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 Huntsville.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Huntsville, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Huntsville, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Huntsville, AL

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Huntsville, Alabama, cost between $1,257 and $4,134. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Lubbock costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,257 - $2,221
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,493 - $3,117
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,095 - $4,134

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 $603 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 $65 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $129 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 Huntsville, AL, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Lubbock to Huntsville?

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 Huntsville, AL

Truck rentals from Lubbock, Texas, to Huntsville, Alabama, range from $641 - $1,773 for the 965-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $265 - $302
• Daily insurance: $26/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 Huntsville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $641 - $1,315
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $758 - $1,548
• 4+ bedrooms: $914 - $1,773

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $129 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Lubbock, Texas, usually costs about $603 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 965-mile drive falls between $265 and $302, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $43 and $259 to your total.

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

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 Huntsville, 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 Huntsville, 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 $1,256 and $2,567.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,109 - $1,978
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,256 - $2,567
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,693 - $3,082

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 $65 and $129.
• 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 $603.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Huntsville?

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

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Lubbock and Huntsville to plan around. Cost of living index: 81 vs. 94. Average rent: $1,250/mo vs. $1,409/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 39 vs. 24. Safety index: 48.61 vs. 57.45.