($932+) Lubbock, TX to Tampa, FL Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,448-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Tampa, Florida, with costs ranging from $2,376 - $9,303. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $271 - $1,804. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Lubbock and Tampa. 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 Tampa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,376 - $5,019
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,063 - $6,663
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,487 - $9,303

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 Tampa.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Tampa, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tampa, 93% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Florida are typically members of the Professional Movers Association of Florida, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

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 Tampa, FL

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Tampa, Florida, cost between $1,369 and $4,961. 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 Tampa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,369 - $2,745
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,839 - $3,613
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,451 - $4,961

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Lubbock, TX, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $631, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $68 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $135 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Lubbock, TX, and Tampa, FL, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Lubbock to Tampa?

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 Tampa, FL

Truck rentals from Lubbock, Texas, to Tampa, Florida, range from $959 - $2,543 for the 1,448-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $416 - $475
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• 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 Tampa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $959 - $1,698
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,018 - $2,165
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,220 - $2,543

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $135 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 $59 and $293 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $416 - $475 in fuel for the 1,448-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $631 in Lubbock, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Tampa, FL

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Lubbock, Texas, to Tampa, Florida, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,399 and $2,831.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,219 - $2,471
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,399 - $2,831
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,000 - $4,127

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 $68 - $135 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Lubbock, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $631.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Tampa?

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 Tampa, FL

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