Ithaca, NY → Lubbock, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Ithaca to Lubbock

About 1,776 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,930–$10,310, delivery in 5–10 days, 98 carriers on the Ithaca side and 110 in Lubbock.

1,776 miroad distance
31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,930–$10,3102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Ithaca, New York
To: Lubbock, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,776 miles (1,505 straight-line)
Drive time: 31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 98 (36 interstate)
Movers at destination: 110 (38 interstate)

Reverse: Lubbock → Ithaca

The route from Ithaca, NY to Lubbock, TX covers roughly 1,776 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $6,930 to $10,310 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 31 hours (4 driving days).

On the Ithaca side there are 98 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (36 of them authorized for interstate work), and 110 around Lubbock (38 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Lubbock.

Ithaca has a population of about 32,000 and Lubbock about 273,071. Ithaca is considerably denser (5,958 people per square mile versus 1,910), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in New York, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Ithaca to Lubbock

Full-service estimate for 1,776 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,770	$3,380	$4,120
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,160	$5,070	$6,180
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,930	$8,450	$10,310
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,090	$13,520	$16,490
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,240	$18,590	$22,680

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,430–$3,420

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,610–$3,830

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$6,930–$10,310

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Ithaca (origin)

White Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Richard G White

USDOT: 1060470
MC: 709615
Based in: Locke, NY 13092 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (315) 497-2025 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shanyoma LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 6628321
MC: 55699011
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (917) 213-8120 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tremblay Apiaries LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2073608
Based in: Spencer, NY 14883 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (607) 330-2300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hired Hands Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Student Agencies INC

USDOT: 967169
MC: 802898
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (607) 524-3150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aa Fast Track Facilities Management INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3056437
MC: 52682
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (631) 504-1213 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willys Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3379117
MC: 1093114
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (607) 272-2072 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistics Here And There

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Logistics Here And There LLC

USDOT: 4409262
MC: 1731889
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (551) 323-9827 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nikitin INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4424070
MC: 1739776
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (929) 381-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 98 movers in Ithaca

Near Lubbock (destination)

O & E Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3862247
MC: 1411271
Based in: Lubbock, TX 79416 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (806) 683-0582 Route Verify on FMCSA

Little Guys Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Beso Del Sol Holdings LLC

USDOT: 1931566
MC: 690464
Based in: Lubbock, TX 79424 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (806) 780-8000 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & K Delivery & Assembly INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1765358
MC: 644990
Based in: Lubbock, TX 79404 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (806) 407-5400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Byco Moving Or Tough Guy Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Adams Business Services INC

USDOT: 1069251
MC: 442323
Based in: Lubbock, TX 79414 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (806) 787-7533 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transcon Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Transcon Capital LLC

USDOT: 3656170
MC: 1262162
Based in: Lubbock, TX 79423 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (806) 789-5131 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hart Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1825246
MC: 662225
Based in: Lubbock, TX 79407 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (806) 763-4191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Lubbock

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Lubbock LLC

USDOT: 4031529
MC: 1523280
Based in: Lubbock, TX 79404 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (806) 805-1900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grit Property Solutions LTD Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4179725
MC: 1816373
Based in: Lubbock, TX 79407 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (325) 207-8409 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 110 movers in Lubbock

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Ithaca to Lubbock?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,770 to $4,120 for a studio, $4,160 to $6,180 for a one-bedroom, $6,930 to $10,310 for a two-bedroom, $11,090 to $16,490 for a three-bedroom and $15,240 to $22,680 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lubbock from Ithaca?

About 1,776 road miles (1,505 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New York into Texas makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Ithaca to Lubbock?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,430 to $3,420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,610 to $3,830. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Ithaca–Lubbock corridor.