($766+) Lubbock, TX to Knoxville, TN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Knoxville, TN

For the 1,142-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Knoxville, Tennessee, full-service movers cost between $2,239 and $8,632. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $256 - $1,708 (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 Knoxville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,239 - $5,034
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,702 - $6,455
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,533 - $8,632

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 Knoxville.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Knoxville, TN

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Knoxville, 67% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Lubbock, TX to Knoxville, TN

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Knoxville, Tennessee, cost between $1,327 and $4,562. 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 Knoxville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,327 - $2,243
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,594 - $3,123
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,222 - $4,562

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $64 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $128 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 $598 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 Knoxville, TN, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Lubbock to Knoxville?

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 Knoxville, TN

Plan on $766 - $2,195 for a rental moving truck on the 1,142-mile route from Lubbock, Texas, to Knoxville, Tennessee. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $310 - $355
• Daily insurance: $26/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 Knoxville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $766 - $1,473
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $787 - $1,734
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,081 - $2,195

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $64 and $299.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $128.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $310 and $355 for the 1,142-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $598 for 2 movers in Lubbock, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Knoxville, TN

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 Knoxville, Tennessee.

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 $1,341 and $2,736.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,114 - $2,231
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,341 - $2,736
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,849 - $3,580

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 $64 - $128 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Lubbock, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $598.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Knoxville?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. West Star Transportation, Inc. (4.34/5 stars): West Star Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Lubbock, TX vs Knoxville, TN

Day-to-day costs in Knoxville are close to what you're used to in Lubbock: cost of living index of 92 versus 81, with average rent of $1,795/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 31/100 and 57.46/100 in Knoxville.