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If you're moving from Lubbock to Georgia, you're staring down roughly 1,215 miles between your current front door and your next one. That's a genuine interstate haul — long enough that the company you hire and the method you choose will significantly affect both cost and sanity. Below I've put together the movers worth considering in Lubbock, what the move actually costs broken down by home size, and a clear-eyed look at how life in Georgia stacks up against Texas.
Before you start calling movers, run your numbers through the moving cost calculator to get a baseline estimate for your specific situation.
Here are the top Lubbock-area movers to consider for a state-to-state move to Georgia:
3615 Magnolia Ave, Lubbock, TX 79404 Rating: 4.5 / 5 | 83% positive | Yelp (6 reviews) | Google (162 reviews) | BBB: A+
Hart is the veteran of this group — 59 years in business, DOT #1825246, State license #005486951C. Across 174 reviews, 83% are positive. Customers consistently point to professional crews, careful handling, and a communication style that keeps things from going sideways mid-move. One thing you don't hear often enough in this industry: multiple reviewers mention final costs that came in below the original estimate.
The negatives are worth knowing too. A recurring thread in the bad reviews involves item damage and slow claims resolution. If you're shipping antiques or anything fragile, have a direct conversation about full-valuation coverage before signing anything.
Phone: (806) 763-4191
Services: Local and interstate moves, packing and unpacking, offices, pool tables, art, antiques, crating, full-valuation coverage, storage, fragile-only packing, credit cards accepted.
6211 114th St #100, Lubbock, TX 79424 Rating: 4.34 / 5 | 92% positive | Yelp (36 reviews) | BBB: A+
Little Guys has 258 reviews on record with a 91.5% positive rate — a meaningful sample. Reviewers cite prompt arrivals, careful handling of fragile items, and a crew that actually communicates during the process. The booking experience gets described as straightforward, which matters more than people realize. The company has 16 years in business and DOT #1931566 backing up the track record.
Where it slips: a subset of reviews flag surprise price increases, insurance claim problems, and occasional disorganization with items. These are minority complaints, but worth asking about directly when you get your quote — specifically, "how do you handle pricing changes after the estimate?"
Phone: (806) 589-4422
Services: Local and interstate moves, packing and unpacking, offices, pianos, hot tubs, pool tables, crating, storage, credit cards accepted.
2609 N. Paris, Lubbock, TX 79403 Rating: 4.0 / 5 | 71% positive | Yelp (7 reviews) | Google (38 reviews)
Joe's gets consistent praise for affordable rates and quick turnarounds. Most customers report paying less than they would have with competitors and getting a crew that works efficiently. That said, the 71% positive rate is the lowest of these three, and the negative reviews aren't minor: last-minute cancellations and mislabeled boxes show up more than once. Worth noting that Joe's listed services don't include interstate moves — for a local Lubbock job they're competitive, but if you need confirmed long-distance capacity to Georgia, Hart or Little Guys are the safer bets. DOT #1961297.
Phone: (806) 789-7328
Services: Local moves, packing and unpacking, offices, pianos, crating, storage, credit cards accepted.
A quick look at specialty capabilities across the Lubbock mover pool:
The table below breaks down cost ranges by home size and moving method for this 1,215-mile route. These are estimates updated monthly based on real market pricing — your actual total will shift based on load size, access at pickup and delivery, your move date, and any add-on services.
| Move Size | Moving Company | Moving Container | Rental Truck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bed | $1,128 – $4,396 | $840 – $2,181 | $754 – $1,438 |
| 2–3 bedrooms | $2,672 – $5,782 | $1,519 – $3,233 | $815 – $1,692 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $4,146 – $7,740 | $2,057 – $4,201 | $975 – $1,944 |
Approximate estimates based on a 1,215-mile move from Lubbock, TX to Georgia as of January 2026. Get multiple quotes to validate pricing for your specific move.
Full-service movers handle the loading, transport, and unloading — and the price reflects it. A studio or one-bedroom runs $1,128–$4,396. A two- or three-bedroom move lands between $2,672 and $5,782. For a large household — four bedrooms or more — budget $4,146–$7,740.
That's a significant range, which is exactly why collecting at least three quotes matters. For long-distance movers on an interstate route like this one, SafeShip Moving is an operator I've found to be straightforward and reliable on cross-country hauls — worth adding to your quote list alongside the Lubbock locals above.
Moving containers split the difference: you pack and load at your own pace, a carrier handles transport. For a small move, expect $840–$2,181. Two to three bedrooms runs $1,519–$3,233. A larger four-plus bedroom move comes in at $2,057–$4,201.
The flexibility on both ends is the real appeal here — particularly useful if your move-in and move-out dates don't line up perfectly.
Rental trucks are the cheapest line item, but you're trading money for effort — all the packing, loading, and over 1,200 miles of driving falls on you. A studio or one-bedroom runs $754–$1,438. Two to three bedrooms: $815–$1,692. Four-plus bedrooms: $975–$1,944. Fuel costs are factored into these figures.
If you have the help on both ends and can handle the drive, it works. If not, the savings over a container may not justify the grind.
Three variables move the needle most on what you'll actually pay:
This move is more than a geography change. Georgia is generally more expensive than Lubbock in several meaningful ways, and one budget item in particular — state income tax — tends to surprise people who've been living in Texas. Here's the full breakdown.
| Lubbock, TX | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Average rent | $1,250 | $1,221 |
| Average home cost | $199,759 | $326,617 |
| Per capita income | $58,626 | $71,355 |
| Cost of living index | 81 | 91 |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | 3.6% |
| State income tax | 0% | 5.49% |
Sources: World Population Review, Zillow, US Census Bureau, BLS, Tax Foundation, Zumper, Numbeo
What the numbers mean in practice:
| Lubbock, TX | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 263,930 | 11,029,227 |
| Political lean | Republican (56–42) | Democrat (51–49) |
| Summer high | 92°F | 90°F |
| Winter low | 26°F | 33°F |
| Annual rain | 20" | 50" |
| Annual snow | 7" | 1" |
| Crime index | 50.39 | 20.58 |
Sources: US Census Bureau, 270toWin, NeighborhoodScout, BestPlaces, Wikipedia
A few things worth calling out:
| Lubbock, TX | Georgia |
|---|---|
| Friendly, tight-knit community | Strong economic opportunity |
| Easy to get around | Beautiful, varied landscapes |
| Quiet pace of life | Abundant outdoor recreation |
| Low cost of living | Milder climate |
| Good schools | Home to Atlanta |
| Lubbock, TX | Georgia |
|---|---|
| Harsh, dry weather | Hot, humid summers |
| Limited recreational options | High pollen counts |
| Minimal nightlife | Insects |
| High crime rate | High crime (varies by area) |
| Small-city limitations | Uneven healthcare access |
Moving across state lines involves more than boxes and trucks. A few things to sort out before moving day:
If you're coming from Lubbock, Georgia's size and variety will be a genuine upgrade on the options available to you.
On average, two to eight days depending on the moving method and time of year. Summer moves tend to run longer because carriers are stretched thin. Ask any mover for a written delivery window estimate before you book — not an approximation, a committed range.
Three movers in Lubbock list custom crating, which is useful for fragile, oversized, or oddly shaped items. Before booking, ask about crate dimensions and whether they build to spec for your specific pieces.
Auto transport is the practical answer for most people — driving a second vehicle 1,200-plus miles isn't worth it. See our car shipping guide to compare vetted carriers, or get a rate estimate with the car shipping calculator.
Economic opportunity and lifestyle breadth are the main draws — a stronger job market, more recreational options, and significantly lower crime than Lubbock. On the flip side, people leaving Lubbock typically cite the harsh West Texas weather and the limited options of a smaller city.
Start with Hart Moving & Storage and Little Guys Movers, both listed above with confirmed interstate capability. You can also browse long-distance movers for additional vetted options on routes like this one.
None of the Lubbock movers currently accept cash. The industry standard is credit card or ACH, which creates a clear payment trail. Typically you'll pay a deposit at booking with the balance due at pickup or delivery — confirm the payment timeline and accepted methods when you receive your quote.
Ready to lock in your move? Get a cost estimate before summer rates kick in and availability tightens.
