($789+) Lubbock, TX to Atlanta, GA Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,127-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia, with costs ranging from $2,216 - $8,981. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $281 - $1,876. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Lubbock and Atlanta. 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 Atlanta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,216 - $5,137
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,702 - $6,520
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,672 - $8,981

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 — 100% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Atlanta, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Georgia Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Georgia 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 Atlanta, GA

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia, cost between $1,340 and $4,345. 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 Atlanta. 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 Atlanta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,340 - $2,290
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,610 - $3,288
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,111 - $4,345

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $657 in Lubbock, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $70 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $141 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Atlanta, GA, destination before booking.

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 for this 1,127-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia, costs between $751 and $2,112. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• 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: $751 - $1,401
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $852 - $1,717
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,081 - $2,112

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Lubbock, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $657.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $336 - $384 for the 1,127-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $56 and $305, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $141 per night for hotel stops on the 1,127-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $281 - $422.

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

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Lubbock, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,249 and $2,499.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,137 - $2,210
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,249 - $2,499
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,866 - $3,406

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 $70 and $141.
• 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 $657.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Atlanta?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
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 operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

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.