($565+) Milwaukee, WI to Washington DC, MD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Milwaukee, WI to Washington DC, MD

For the 797-mile move from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Washington DC, Maryland, full-service movers cost between $1,737 and $8,210. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $340 - $2,264 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Milwaukee generally start around $349 plus $105 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Milwaukee to Washington DC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,737 - $4,190
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,233 - $5,923
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,019 - $8,210

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 Milwaukee to Washington DC.

Specialty moving services from Milwaukee, WI to Washington DC, MD

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Milwaukee movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Washington DC, 70% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Milwaukee to Washington DC?

Movers licensed to operate in Maryland are typically members of the Maryland Motor Truck Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Milwaukee, WI to Washington DC, MD

Moving containers from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Washington DC, Maryland, cost between $1,086 and $3,507. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Milwaukee typically costs about $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Milwaukee to Washington DC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,086 - $2,017
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,314 - $2,770
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,781 - $3,507

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $85 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $170 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Washington DC, MD, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $792 in Milwaukee, WI. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Milwaukee to Washington DC?

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 Milwaukee, WI to Washington DC, MD

Plan on $565 - $1,431 for a rental moving truck on the 797-mile route from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Washington DC, Maryland. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $287 - $328
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Milwaukee daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.69

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Milwaukee to Washington DC based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $565 - $983
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $558 - $1,277
• 4+ bedrooms: $721 - $1,431

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $792.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $287 - $328 for the 797-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 $68 and $368, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $170 per night for hotel stops on the 797-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $340 - $509.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Milwaukee to Washington DC?

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 Milwaukee, WI to Washington DC, MD

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Washington DC, Maryland, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,062 and $2,173.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Milwaukee to Washington DC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $949 - $1,763
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,062 - $2,173
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,410 - $2,778

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $792.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $85 - $170 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Milwaukee to Washington DC?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Milwaukee, WI vs Washington DC, MD

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

Our take

A move from Milwaukee, WI, to Washington DC, MD, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,737 - $8,210 on the 797-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,086 - $3,507, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $565 - $1,431. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,233 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Department of Homeland Security and US Navy.