Moving from Lubbock, TX to Houston, TX
About 542 miles inside Texas. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Texas, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Lubbock, TX to Houston, TX covers about 542 miles and is a move within Texas. Full-service movers cost $2,439 – $3,252 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 656 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 542 miles between Texas and Texas, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,439 – $3,252 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Within Texas
- Driving
- about 10 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Lubbock to Houston
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,829 – $2,439 | $1,317 – $1,756 | $878 – $1,171 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,195 – $2,927 | $1,580 – $2,107 | $1,054 – $1,405 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,439 – $3,252 | $1,756 – $2,341 | $1,171 – $1,561 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,805 – $3,740 | $2,019 – $2,693 | $1,346 – $1,795 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,171 – $4,228 | $2,283 – $3,044 | $1,522 – $2,029 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,659 – $4,878 | $2,634 – $3,512 | $1,756 – $2,341 |
Transport only, for an estimated 542 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Lubbock to Houston
542 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,710. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,439 to $3,252, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Lubbock to Houston
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 656 people a year (±276) moved from Lubbock County, TX, home to Lubbock, to Harris County, TX, home to Houston. Going the other way: about 1,473 people a year (±386). Movers from Lubbock County make up 0.4% of the 161,852 people a year who moved into Harris County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County, TX | 1,221 ±726 |
| Dallas County, TX | 772 ±208 |
| Hale County, TX | 657 ±303 |
| Harris County, TX | 656 ±276 |
| Collin County, TX | 555 ±338 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Fort Bend County, TX | 18,579 ±2,596 |
| Montgomery County, TX | 10,582 ±1,455 |
| Galveston County, TX | 8,597 ±1,326 |
| Brazoria County, TX | 8,258 ±1,347 |
| Bexar County, TX | 4,773 ±970 |
Licensed movers at each end
27 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Lubbock. 4 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 27.3% of their 11 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Guys MoversUSDOT 1931566 | Lubbock · 7 mi | 12 trucks | 7 | 20.0% of 5 |
| Affordable MovingUSDOT 2207616 | Lubbock · 1 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| Willismoving&StorageincUSDOT 1937610 | Lubbock · 6 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| Byco Moving Or Tough Guy MovingUSDOT 1069251 | Lubbock · 2 mi | 5 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Byron Cowling Moving and Self Storage LtdUSDOT 1945659 | Lubbock · 9 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| Hart Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 1825246 | Lubbock · 11 mi | 5 trucks | 5 | 50.0% of 4 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Houston end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Houston: 3 Men Movers (Houston, 95 trucks), G and S Moving & Storage (Houston, 35 trucks), Max Movers Inc (Houston, 32 trucks), K C Salley Relocation (Houston, 23 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Texas, so Texas rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Texas licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Texas, so your protection on this 542-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Lubbock to Houston
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 542 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Houston
A local move inside Houston later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Houston are Austin (about 171 mi), Corpus Christi (about 216 mi), San Antonio (about 221 mi).
Other routes from Lubbock
All routes from Lubbock, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Lubbock to Amarillo, TX | ~132 mi | $594 – $792 |
| Lubbock to Arlington, TX | ~329 mi | $1,481 – $1,974 |
| Lubbock to Albuquerque, NM | ~340 mi | $1,530 – $2,040 |
| Lubbock to El Paso, TX | ~344 mi | $1,548 – $2,064 |
| Lubbock to Dallas, TX | ~349 mi | $1,571 – $2,094 |
| Lubbock to McKinney, TX | ~353 mi | $1,589 – $2,118 |
| Lubbock to Austin, TX | ~388 mi | $1,746 – $2,328 |
| Lubbock to San Antonio, TX | ~407 mi | $1,832 – $2,442 |
Also moving to Houston: from Austin, TX, from San Antonio, TX, from Corpus Christi, TX, from Lafayette, LA.
Lubbock to Houston moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Lubbock to Houston?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 542 miles cost about $1,829 – $2,439 for a studio, $2,439 – $3,252 for a two-bedroom home and $2,805 – $3,740 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Lubbock to Houston take?
The drive is about 10 hours, but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Lubbock to Houston?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,171 – $1,561 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,439 – $3,252 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,756 – $2,341.
Is Lubbock to Houston an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Texas, so the move is regulated by Texas rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Texas requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Lubbock to Houston each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 656 people a year (margin of error ±276) moved from Lubbock County, which contains Lubbock, to Harris County, which contains Houston.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.