Lubbock, TX

Seattle, WA → Lubbock, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Seattle to Lubbock

About 1,699 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,580–$9,790, delivery in 5–10 days, 1,037 carriers on the Seattle side and 110 in Lubbock.

  • 1,699 miroad distance
  • 30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,580–$9,7902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,699 miles (1,440 straight-line)
Drive time
30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,037 (440 interstate)
Movers at destination
110 (38 interstate)

Reverse: Lubbock → Seattle

The route from Seattle, WA to Lubbock, TX covers roughly 1,699 miles by road, a southeast-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 $6,580 to $9,790 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 30 hours (4 driving days).

On the Seattle side there are 1,037 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (440 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.

Seattle has a population of about 784,777 and Lubbock about 273,071. Seattle is considerably denser (8,795 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 Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Seattle to Lubbock

Full-service estimate for 1,699 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,630 $3,210 $3,920
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,950 $4,810 $5,870
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,580 $8,020 $9,790
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,530 $12,840 $15,660
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,470 $17,650 $21,530

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,350–$3,310

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

Portable container

$2,540–$3,730

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

Full-service mover

$6,580–$9,790

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 Seattle (origin)

Paradigm Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3405034
MC
1096843
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98007 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
103 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Acme Transport USA LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3664442
MC
75702336
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98006 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Savanah Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1303168
MC
505582
Based in
Seattle, WA 98108 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
604551
MC
789128
Based in
Renton, WA 98057 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Hansen Bros Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
8257
MC
59073
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98056 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Exselon

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3194560
MC
140641
Based in
Kirkland, WA 98033 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
45 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Butler Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1939713
MC
691642
Based in
Woodinville, WA 98072 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Becker Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3620637
MC
136679
Based in
Tukwila, WA 98168 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 1,037 movers in Seattle

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

Little Guys Movers

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

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

Byco Moving Or Tough Guy Moving

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

Transcon Logistics

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

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

Two Men And A Truck Lubbock

Licensed interstate
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

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

All 110 movers in Lubbock

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,630 to $3,920 for a studio, $3,950 to $5,870 for a one-bedroom, $6,580 to $9,790 for a two-bedroom, $10,530 to $15,660 for a three-bedroom and $14,470 to $21,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lubbock from Seattle?

About 1,699 road miles (1,440 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 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 Washington 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 Seattle to Lubbock?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,350 to $3,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,540 to $3,730. 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 Seattle–Lubbock corridor.