($708+) Lubbock, TX to Atlanta, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Atlanta, GA

Hiring full-service movers from Lubbock, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia, costs between $2,090 and $7,895. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,127-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $281 - $1,876, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Lubbock and Atlanta. For a rough baseline, movers based in Lubbock tend to start around $318 plus $148/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,090 - $4,797
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,705 - $6,334
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,450 - $7,895

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 Atlanta.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Atlanta, GA

Specialty needs vary by market: 44% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Atlanta, 58% of movers offer the same service.

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Georgia Movers Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Lubbock, TX to Atlanta, GA

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia, cost between $1,155 and $3,934. 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 Atlanta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,155 - $2,294
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,596 - $2,946
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,117 - $3,934

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Lubbock, TX and Atlanta, GA. 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 $657 in Lubbock, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $70 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $141 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 Atlanta?

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 Atlanta, GA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,127 miles from Lubbock, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia, running $708 - $1,893. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $336 - $384
• Daily insurance: $28/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 Atlanta based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $708 - $1,362
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $796 - $1,538
• 4+ bedrooms: $961 - $1,893

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $141 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 $61 and $305 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $336 - $384 in fuel for the 1,127-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $657 in Lubbock, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Atlanta, GA

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 Atlanta, Georgia.

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 $1,228 and $2,406.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,116 - $1,984
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,228 - $2,406
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,760 - $3,442

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 $657.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $70 and $141 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Atlanta?

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.

Cost of living: Lubbock, TX vs Atlanta, GA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Atlanta, 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 Atlanta, GA, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,090 for a studio to $7,895 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,127-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,155 - $3,934. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $708 - $1,893, 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 $2,705 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Atlanta tend to point to ample economic opportunity and mild winters, though terrible traffic and urban sprawl come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Delta Air Lines and Emory University / Emory Healthcare.