($556+) Lubbock, TX to Jackson, MS Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Jackson, MS

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 749-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Jackson, Mississippi, with prices running from $1,778 - $7,868. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $237 - $1,580 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Lubbock and Jackson 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 Jackson:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,778 - $4,253
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,274 - $6,017
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,013 - $7,868

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 Jackson.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Jackson, MS

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

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

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 Jackson, MS

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Jackson, Mississippi, cost between $1,084 and $3,443. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Lubbock costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,084 - $2,049
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,434 - $2,896
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,809 - $3,443

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 $553 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 $59 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $119 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 Jackson, MS, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Lubbock to Jackson?

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 Jackson, MS

Renting a moving truck for the 749-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Jackson, Mississippi, costs between $578 and $1,415, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $188 - $215
• Daily insurance: $24/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $16
• 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 Jackson based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $578 - $1,045
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $625 - $1,179
• 4+ bedrooms: $781 - $1,415

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $119 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Lubbock, Texas, usually costs about $553 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 749-mile drive falls between $188 and $215, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $40 and $237 to your total.

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

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 Jackson, MS

For larger DIY moves from Lubbock, Texas, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Jackson, Mississippi.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,068 and $2,206.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $936 - $1,773
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,068 - $2,206
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,583 - $2,898

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 $59 - $119 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Lubbock, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $553.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Jackson?

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 Jackson, MS

Day-to-day costs in Jackson are close to what you're used to in Lubbock: cost of living index of 76 versus 81, with average rent of $1,170/mo compared to $1,250/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 39/100 and 48.61/100 in Lubbock versus 26/100 and 17.62/100 in Jackson.