($705+) Lubbock, TX to Riverside, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Riverside, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,071-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Riverside, California, with costs ranging from $2,199 - $8,815. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $303 - $2,020. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Lubbock and Riverside. 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 Riverside:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,199 - $5,355
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,716 - $6,736
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,672 - $8,815

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 Riverside.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Riverside, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Riverside, 84% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California 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 Lubbock, TX to Riverside, CA

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Riverside, California, cost between $1,292 and $4,245. 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 Riverside:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,292 - $2,200
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,566 - $3,252
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,137 - $4,245

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Lubbock, TX and Riverside, CA. 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 $707 in Lubbock, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $76 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $152 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 Riverside?

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 Riverside, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,071 miles from Lubbock, Texas, to Riverside, California, running $720 - $1,958. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $344 - $393
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Riverside based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $720 - $1,298
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $816 - $1,560
• 4+ bedrooms: $987 - $1,958

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $152 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 $66 and $328 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $344 - $393 in fuel for the 1,071-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $707 in Lubbock, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Riverside, CA

For larger DIY moves from Lubbock, Texas, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Riverside, California.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,241 and $2,679.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,118 - $2,001
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,241 - $2,679
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,727 - $3,295

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $76 - $152 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Lubbock, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $707.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Riverside?

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 Riverside, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Riverside, 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.