($392+) Lubbock, TX to Tulsa, OK Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Tulsa, OK

Hiring full-service movers from Lubbock, Texas, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, costs between $1,278 and $7,514. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 452-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $248 - $1,652, 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 Tulsa. 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 Tulsa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,278 - $3,985
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,975 - $5,408
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,589 - $7,514

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 Tulsa.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Tulsa, OK

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tulsa, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Oklahoma are typically members of the Oklahoma Trucking 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.

How much do local movers cost in Lubbock, TX?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Lubbock to Tulsa with a local mover averages $1,916 - $5,246. Working with a local mover based in Lubbock, TX often costs less than hiring a national carrier on routes under 500 miles. Shorter routes come with lower fuel overhead and simpler logistics, and local movers can offer more direct communication and quicker booking windows.

The tradeoff is that smaller companies may lack the infrastructure for longer hauls. Verify proper interstate licensing and relevant experience before signing anything.

Moving container costs from Lubbock, TX to Tulsa, OK

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, cost between $933 and $2,913. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Lubbock typically runs around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $933 - $1,665
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,256 - $2,297
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,685 - $2,913

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Lubbock, TX and Tulsa, OK. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $578 in Lubbock, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $62 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $124 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Lubbock to Tulsa?

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 Tulsa, OK

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 452 miles from Lubbock, Texas, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, running $388 - $1,054. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $119 - $136
• Daily insurance: $25/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• 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 Tulsa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $388 - $723
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $426 - $939
• 4+ bedrooms: $536 - $1,054

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $124 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 $578 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 452-mile drive falls between $119 and $136, 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 $41 and $248 to your total.

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

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 Tulsa, OK

If you're moving a larger household from Lubbock, Texas, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $994 and $1,876.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $848 - $1,593
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $994 - $1,876
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,335 - $2,381

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Lubbock, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $578.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $62 and $124 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Tulsa?

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 Tulsa, OK

Good news for your budget: Tulsa isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Lubbock. Cost of living index runs 85 there against 81 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 39/100 and 48.61/100 here versus 39/100 and 48.06/100 there.