($995+) Arlington, VA to Lubbock, TX Movers

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

For the 1,624-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Lubbock, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,114 and $9,267. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $392 - $2,616 (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 Arlington generally start around $200 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,114 - $5,003
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,097 - $6,560
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,291 - $9,267

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 Arlington to Lubbock.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to Lubbock, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Arlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Lubbock, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

Southwest Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Texas, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Arlington, VA to Lubbock, TX

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Lubbock, Texas, cost between $1,476 and $5,191. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Arlington costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,476 - $2,858
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,925 - $4,114
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,545 - $5,191

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $916 in Arlington, VA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $98 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $196 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Lubbock, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Arlington to Lubbock?

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 Arlington, VA to Lubbock, TX

Plan on $1,045 - $2,778 for a rental moving truck on the 1,624-mile route from Arlington, Virginia, to Lubbock, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $676 - $772
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Arlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Arlington to Lubbock based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,045 - $1,911
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,043 - $2,203
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,302 - $2,778

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Arlington, Virginia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $916.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $676 - $772 for the 1,624-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $78 and $425, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $196 per night for hotel stops on the 1,624-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $392 - $589.

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

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 Arlington, VA to Lubbock, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Arlington, Virginia, to Lubbock, Texas, 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 $1,617 and $3,041.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,355 - $2,497
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,617 - $3,041
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,078 - $4,405

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 $98 - $196 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 Arlington, Virginia, typically costs $916.

What are the best freight companies from Arlington to Lubbock?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Arlington, VA vs Lubbock, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Lubbock, side by side with Arlington 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.