($740+) Amarillo, TX to Madison, WI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Amarillo, TX to Madison, WI

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,088-mile move from Amarillo, Texas, to Madison, Wisconsin, with prices running from $2,294 - $8,130. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $257 - $1,712 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Amarillo and Madison are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Amarillo movers tend to run around $400 as a base rate plus $224/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,294 - $5,368
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,794 - $6,386
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,418 - $8,130

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 Amarillo to Madison.

Specialty moving services from Amarillo, TX to Madison, WI

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Amarillo movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Madison, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Amarillo to Madison?

Look for Wisconsin Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Wisconsin beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Amarillo, TX to Madison, WI

Moving containers from Amarillo, Texas, to Madison, Wisconsin, cost between $1,203 and $4,122. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Madison. If you go over that window, storage in Amarillo adds around $65/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Amarillo to Madison:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,203 - $2,362
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,678 - $3,125
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,180 - $4,122

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Amarillo, TX and Madison, WI. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $599 in Amarillo, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $64 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $128 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Amarillo to Madison?

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 Amarillo, TX to Madison, WI

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,088 miles from Amarillo, Texas, to Madison, Wisconsin, running $718 - $1,935. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $296 - $339
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Amarillo daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Amarillo to Madison based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $718 - $1,392
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $760 - $1,573
• 4+ bedrooms: $975 - $1,935

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Amarillo, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $599.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $296 - $339 for the 1,088-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 $51 and $278, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $128 per night for hotel stops on the 1,088-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $257 - $385.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Amarillo to Madison?

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 Amarillo, TX to Madison, WI

If you're moving a larger household from Amarillo, Texas, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Madison, Wisconsin.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,265 and $2,474.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,117 - $2,062
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,265 - $2,474
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,796 - $3,434

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Amarillo, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $599.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $64 and $128 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Amarillo to Madison?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Dedicated Express, LLC (4.26/5 stars): Dedicated Express, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Amarillo, TX vs Madison, WI

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