($1,013+) Lubbock, TX to Chesapeake, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Chesapeake, VA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,692-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Chesapeake, Virginia, with prices running from $2,300 - $10,920. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $271 - $1,804 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Lubbock and Chesapeake are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Lubbock movers tend to run around $318 as a base rate plus $148/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,300 - $5,513
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,166 - $7,072
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,794 - $10,920

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 Chesapeake.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Chesapeake, VA

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

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association, the group most Virginia movers are affiliated with.

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 Chesapeake, VA

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Chesapeake, Virginia, cost between $1,540 and $5,601. 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 Chesapeake:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,540 - $2,986
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,930 - $3,857
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,606 - $5,601

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $68 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $135 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 $631 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 Chesapeake, VA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Lubbock to Chesapeake?

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 Chesapeake, VA

A rental truck for this 1,692-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Chesapeake, Virginia, costs between $1,003 and $2,919. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $486 - $555
• 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 Chesapeake based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,003 - $2,026
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,163 - $2,339
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,367 - $2,919

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $486 - $555 for the 1,692-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 $631.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,692-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $135 per night, adding $271 - $406 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $45 and $271.

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

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 Chesapeake, VA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Lubbock, Texas, to Chesapeake, Virginia, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,575 and $3,374.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,441 - $2,507
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,575 - $3,374
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,192 - $4,136

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $68 - $135 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Lubbock, Texas, typically costs $631.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Chesapeake?

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 Chesapeake, VA

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