($1,028+) Lubbock, TX to Tacoma, WA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Tacoma, WA

For the 1,765-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Tacoma, Washington, full-service movers cost between $2,354 and $10,635. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $293 - $1,956 (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 Tacoma:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,354 - $5,224
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,266 - $7,247
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,028 - $10,635

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 Tacoma.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Tacoma, WA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tacoma, 97% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 Tacoma, WA

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Tacoma, Washington, cost between $1,481 and $5,693. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Tacoma. If you go over that window, storage in Lubbock adds around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,481 - $2,853
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,933 - $3,993
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,640 - $5,693

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Lubbock, TX, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $685, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $73 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $147 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Lubbock, TX, and Tacoma, WA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Lubbock to Tacoma?

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 Tacoma, WA

Plan on $1,039 - $3,184 for a rental moving truck on the 1,765-mile route from Lubbock, Texas, to Tacoma, Washington. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $549 - $628
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Tacoma based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,039 - $2,103
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,207 - $2,528
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,522 - $3,184

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 $73 and $342.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $147.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $549 and $628 for the 1,765-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 $685 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 Tacoma?

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 Tacoma, WA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Lubbock, Texas, to Tacoma, Washington. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,659 and $3,128.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,402 - $2,594
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,659 - $3,128
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,134 - $4,555

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 $73 - $147 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 $685.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Tacoma?

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 Tacoma, WA

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