($824+) Lubbock, TX to Boise, ID Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Boise, ID

Hiring full-service movers from Lubbock, Texas, to Boise, Idaho, costs between $2,221 and $8,758. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,251-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $289 - $1,924, 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 Boise. 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 Boise:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,221 - $5,407
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,959 - $6,695
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,672 - $8,758

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 Boise.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Boise, ID

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Boise, 91% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Idaho Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Idaho 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 Boise, ID

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Boise, Idaho, cost between $1,399 and $4,627. 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 Boise:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,399 - $2,601
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,735 - $3,384
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,328 - $4,627

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 $673 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 $72 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $144 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 Boise, ID, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Lubbock to Boise?

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 Boise, ID

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,251 miles from Lubbock, Texas, to Boise, Idaho, running $799 - $2,212. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $383 - $438
• 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 Boise based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $799 - $1,540
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $872 - $1,888
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,131 - $2,212

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 $72 and $337.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $144.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $383 and $438 for the 1,251-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 $673 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 Boise?

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 Boise, ID

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Lubbock, Texas, to Boise, Idaho, 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 $1,442 and $2,763.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,175 - $2,207
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,442 - $2,763
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,937 - $3,811

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $72 - $144 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Lubbock, Texas, typically costs $673.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Boise?

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 Boise, ID

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