($468+) Lubbock, TX to Fort Collins, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Fort Collins, CO

Full-service movers for the 597-mile relocation from Lubbock, Texas, to Fort Collins, Colorado, cost between $1,413 and $8,183. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $285 - $1,900, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Lubbock typically charge a base rate around $318 plus $148 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,413 - $4,067
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,331 - $5,542
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,807 - $8,183

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 Fort Collins.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Fort Collins, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fort Collins, 89% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining 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 Fort Collins, CO

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Fort Collins, Colorado, cost between $1,006 and $3,204. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Fort Collins. If you go over that window, storage in Lubbock adds around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,006 - $1,906
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,317 - $2,660
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,669 - $3,204

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $71 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $143 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Fort Collins, CO, 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 $665 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 Fort Collins?

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 Fort Collins, CO

Plan on $496 - $1,301 for a rental moving truck on the 597-mile route from Lubbock, Texas, to Fort Collins, Colorado. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $180 - $206
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• 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 Fort Collins based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $496 - $846
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $520 - $1,046
• 4+ bedrooms: $624 - $1,301

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $71 and $333.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $143.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $180 and $206 for the 597-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $665 for 2 movers in Lubbock, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Lubbock to Fort Collins?

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 Fort Collins, CO

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 Fort Collins, Colorado.

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 $1,085 and $2,067.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $925 - $1,665
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,085 - $2,067
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,448 - $2,537

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 $665.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $71 and $143 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Fort Collins?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
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 based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Lubbock, TX vs Fort Collins, CO

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