($828+) Madison, WI to Salt Lake City, UT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Madison, WI to Salt Lake City, UT

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,349-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to Salt Lake City, Utah, with prices running from $2,399 - $10,028. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $331 - $2,204 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Madison and Salt Lake City are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Madison movers tend to run around $371 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,399 - $5,443
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,909 - $6,587
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,934 - $10,028

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 Madison to Salt Lake City.

Specialty moving services from Madison, WI to Salt Lake City, UT

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Madison movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Salt Lake City, 91% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Madison to Salt Lake City?

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 Madison, WI to Salt Lake City, UT

Moving containers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Salt Lake City, Utah, cost between $1,393 and $4,723. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Madison costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Madison to Salt Lake City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,393 - $2,419
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,779 - $3,659
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,511 - $4,723

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Madison, WI and Salt Lake City, UT. 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 $771 in Madison, WI, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $83 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $165 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 Madison to Salt Lake City?

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 Madison, WI to Salt Lake City, UT

Plan on $854 - $2,511 for a rental moving truck on the 1,349-mile route from Madison, Wisconsin, to Salt Lake City, Utah. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $473 - $541
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Madison daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Madison to Salt Lake City based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $854 - $1,632
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $895 - $2,000
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,220 - $2,511

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $83 and $386.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $165.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $473 and $541 for the 1,349-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $771 for 2 movers in Madison, Wisconsin, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Madison to Salt Lake City?

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 Madison, WI to Salt Lake City, UT

For larger DIY moves from Madison, Wisconsin, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Salt Lake City, Utah.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,353 and $2,899.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,168 - $2,223
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,353 - $2,899
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,893 - $3,590

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $83 - $165 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Madison, Wisconsin, for about five hours typically runs $771.

What are the best freight companies from Madison to Salt Lake City?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Larson Transportation, LLC (4.3/5 stars): Larson Transportation, LLC is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Madison, WI vs Salt Lake City, UT

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