($823+) Lubbock, TX to Tallahassee, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Tallahassee, FL

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,176-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Tallahassee, Florida, with prices running from $2,318 - $9,147. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $255 - $1,700 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Lubbock and Tallahassee are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Lubbock movers tend to run around $318 as a base rate plus $148/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,318 - $5,420
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,776 - $6,590
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,742 - $9,147

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 Tallahassee.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Tallahassee, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tallahassee, 71% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Professional Movers Association of Florida membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Florida 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 Tallahassee, FL

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Tallahassee, Florida, cost between $1,246 and $4,218. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Lubbock typically costs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,246 - $2,287
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,623 - $3,287
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,264 - $4,218

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $64 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $128 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tallahassee, FL, 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 $595 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 Tallahassee?

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 Tallahassee, FL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,176 miles from Lubbock, Texas, to Tallahassee, Florida, running $745 - $2,123. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $318 - $363
• 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 Tallahassee based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $745 - $1,569
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $864 - $1,831
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,098 - $2,123

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $318 - $363 for the 1,176-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Lubbock, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $595.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,176-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $128 per night, adding $255 - $383 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $43 and $255.

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

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 Tallahassee, FL

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 Tallahassee, Florida.

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 $1,272 and $2,791.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,180 - $2,188
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,272 - $2,791
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,883 - $3,552

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 $64 and $128.
• 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 $595.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Tallahassee?

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 Tallahassee, FL

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Lubbock and Tallahassee to plan around. Cost of living index: 81 vs. 91. Average rent: $1,250/mo vs. $1,410/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 39 vs. 30. Safety index: 48.61 vs. 41.65.