($966+) Lubbock, TX to Harrisburg, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Harrisburg, PA

For the 1,628-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, full-service movers cost between $2,351 and $10,545. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $254 - $1,692 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Lubbock generally start around $318 plus $148 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,351 - $5,650
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,088 - $7,437
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,027 - $10,545

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 Harrisburg.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Harrisburg, PA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Harrisburg, 79% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Pennsylvania 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 Harrisburg, PA

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,486 and $5,397. 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 Harrisburg:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,486 - $2,939
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,998 - $3,754
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,777 - $5,397

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $63 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $127 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 $592 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 Harrisburg, PA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Lubbock to Harrisburg?

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 Harrisburg, PA

Renting a moving truck for the 1,628-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, costs between $1,068 and $2,900, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $438 - $501
• 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 Harrisburg based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,068 - $1,915
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,113 - $2,210
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,416 - $2,900

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $127 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $55 and $275 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $438 - $501 in fuel for the 1,628-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $592 in Lubbock, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Harrisburg, PA

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 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

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 $1,505 and $3,098.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,298 - $2,645
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,505 - $3,098
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,094 - $4,106

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Lubbock, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $592.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $63 - $127 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Harrisburg?

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 Harrisburg, PA

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Lubbock and Harrisburg to plan around. Cost of living index: 81 vs. 90. Average rent: $1,250/mo vs. $1,200/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 39 vs. 68. Safety index: 48.61 vs. 35.82.