($1,005+) Lubbock, TX to Raleigh, NC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Raleigh, NC

Hiring full-service movers from Lubbock, Texas, to Raleigh, North Carolina, costs between $2,310 and $10,215. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,536-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $273 - $1,820, 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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,310 - $5,066
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,157 - $7,009
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,784 - $10,215

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 Raleigh.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Raleigh, NC

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Raleigh, 86% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for North Carolina Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in North Carolina 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 Raleigh, NC

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Raleigh, North Carolina, cost between $1,443 and $5,305. 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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,443 - $2,678
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,898 - $3,742
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,688 - $5,305

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 $637, 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 $137 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Lubbock, TX, and Raleigh, NC, 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 Raleigh?

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 Raleigh, NC

Plan on $928 - $2,640 for a rental moving truck on the 1,536-mile route from Lubbock, Texas, to Raleigh, North Carolina. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $445 - $508
• 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 Raleigh based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $928 - $1,945
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,014 - $2,271
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,316 - $2,640

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $445 - $508 for the 1,536-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Lubbock, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $637.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,536-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $137 per night, adding $273 - $410 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $46 and $273.

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

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 Raleigh, NC

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 Raleigh, North Carolina. 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 $1,444 and $2,963.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,351 - $2,532
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,444 - $2,963
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,007 - $4,204

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 $68 and $137.
• 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 $637.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Raleigh?

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 Raleigh, NC

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