($1,063+) Lubbock, TX to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Newark, NJ

Full-service movers for the 1,785-mile relocation from Lubbock, Texas, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $2,314 and $10,716. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $308 - $2,052, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Lubbock typically charge a base rate around $318 plus $148 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,314 - $5,454
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,288 - $7,133
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,839 - $10,716

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 Newark.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Newark, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in New Jersey are typically members of the New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

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 Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,538 and $5,520. 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 Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,538 - $3,054
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,069 - $4,149
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,882 - $5,520

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $77 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $154 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $718 in Lubbock, TX, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Newark, NJ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Lubbock to Newark?

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 Newark, NJ

Truck rentals from Lubbock, Texas, to Newark, New Jersey, range from $1,052 - $3,162 for the 1,785-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $583 - $666
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Newark based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,052 - $2,087
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,185 - $2,434
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,509 - $3,162

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $583 - $666 for the 1,785-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 $718.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,785-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $154 per night, adding $308 - $462 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $51 and $308.

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

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 Newark, NJ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Lubbock, Texas, to Newark, New Jersey. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $923 and $3,386.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,398 - $2,535
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,655 - $3,386
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,150 - $4,237

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 $77 - $154 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Lubbock, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $718.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Newark?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. West Star Transportation, Inc. (4.34/5 stars): West Star Transportation, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Lubbock, TX vs Newark, NJ

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