($489+) Lubbock, TX to Tucson, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Tucson, AZ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 637-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Tucson, Arizona, with costs ranging from $1,476 - $7,858. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $262 - $1,748. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Lubbock and Tucson. 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 Tucson:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,476 - $4,429
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,269 - $5,794
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,169 - $7,858

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 Tucson.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Tucson, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tucson, 92% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Arizona Moving Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Arizona beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Lubbock, TX to Tucson, AZ

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Tucson, Arizona, cost between $1,081 and $3,297. 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 Lubbock typically runs around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,081 - $1,916
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,307 - $2,731
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,710 - $3,297

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Lubbock, TX and Tucson, AZ. 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 $612 in Lubbock, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $66 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 Lubbock to Tucson?

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 Tucson, AZ

Truck rentals from Lubbock, Texas, to Tucson, Arizona, range from $484 - $1,338 for the 637-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $177 - $202
• 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 Tucson based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $484 - $979
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $516 - $1,129
• 4+ bedrooms: $658 - $1,338

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $131 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 $612 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 637-mile drive falls between $177 and $202, 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 $44 and $262 to your total.

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

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 Tucson, AZ

If you're moving a larger household from Lubbock, Texas, 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 Tucson, Arizona.

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 $1,100 and $2,206.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $991 - $1,639
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,100 - $2,206
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,497 - $2,854

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $66 - $131 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Lubbock, Texas, typically costs $612.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Tucson?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. West Star Transportation, Inc. (4.34/5 stars): West Star Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Lubbock, TX vs Tucson, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Tucson, side by side with Lubbock 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.