($720+) Madison, WI to Myrtle Beach, SC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Madison, WI to Myrtle Beach, SC

For the 1,072-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, full-service movers cost between $2,378 and $8,815. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $293 - $1,956 (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 Madison generally start around $371 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,378 - $5,356
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,687 - $6,803
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,491 - $8,815

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 Myrtle Beach.

Specialty moving services from Madison, WI to Myrtle Beach, SC

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Madison movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Myrtle Beach, 80% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the South Carolina Trucking Association, the group most South Carolina movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Madison, WI to Myrtle Beach, SC

Moving containers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, cost between $1,193 and $4,413. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Madison typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,193 - $2,269
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,566 - $3,316
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,202 - $4,413

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $73 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $147 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Myrtle Beach, SC, 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 $685 in Madison, 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 Madison to Myrtle Beach?

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 Myrtle Beach, SC

A rental truck for this 1,072-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, costs between $684 and $1,939. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $334 - $381
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Myrtle Beach based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $684 - $1,312
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $785 - $1,560
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,026 - $1,939

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Madison, Wisconsin, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $685.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $334 - $381 for the 1,072-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 $59 and $318, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $147 per night for hotel stops on the 1,072-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $293 - $440.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Madison to Myrtle Beach?

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 Myrtle Beach, SC

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 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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 $1,305 and $2,449.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,106 - $2,166
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,305 - $2,449
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,779 - $3,463

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 Madison, Wisconsin, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $685.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $73 and $147 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Madison to Myrtle Beach?

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 Myrtle Beach, SC

Day-to-day costs in Myrtle Beach are close to what you're used to in Madison: cost of living index of 90 versus 103, with average rent of $1,850/mo compared to $1,600/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 50/100 and 65.43/100 in Madison versus 43/100 and 41.94/100 in Myrtle Beach.