($869+) Lubbock, TX to San Jose, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to San Jose, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,361-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to San Jose, California, with costs ranging from $2,186 - $8,747. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $423 - $2,820. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Lubbock and San Jose. 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 San Jose:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,186 - $5,058
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,717 - $6,720
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,820 - $8,747

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 San Jose.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to San Jose, CA

Specialty needs vary by market: 50% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In San Jose, 55% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California 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 San Jose, CA

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to San Jose, California, cost between $1,315 and $4,554. 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 San Jose:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,315 - $2,477
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,713 - $3,321
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,395 - $4,554

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $106 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $212 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in San Jose, CA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $987 in Lubbock, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Lubbock to San Jose?

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 San Jose, CA

A rental truck for this 1,361-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to San Jose, California, costs between $869 and $2,435. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $611 - $698
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• 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 San Jose based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $869 - $1,614
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $894 - $1,976
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,114 - $2,435

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $212 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 $92 and $458 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $611 - $698 in fuel for the 1,361-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $987 in Lubbock, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Lubbock to San Jose?

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 San Jose, CA

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 San Jose, California.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,384 and $2,821.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,136 - $2,319
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,384 - $2,821
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,824 - $3,461

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Lubbock, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $987.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $106 and $212 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to San Jose?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Lubbock, TX vs San Jose, CA

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

Our take

For a move from Lubbock, TX, to San Jose, CA, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,186 for a studio to $8,747 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,361-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,315 - $4,554. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $869 - $2,435, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,717 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Cisco Systems and Western Digital.