($585+) Madison, WI to Baltimore, MD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Madison, WI to Baltimore, MD

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 857-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to Baltimore, Maryland, with prices running from $2,044 - $8,206. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $297 - $1,980 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Madison and Baltimore 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 Baltimore:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,044 - $4,988
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,415 - $6,346
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,199 - $8,206

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 Baltimore.

Specialty moving services from Madison, WI to Baltimore, MD

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Madison movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Baltimore, 95% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Madison, WI to Baltimore, MD

Moving containers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Baltimore, Maryland, cost between $1,140 and $3,672. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Madison runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,140 - $2,001
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,525 - $2,777
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,010 - $3,672

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Madison, WI and Baltimore, MD. 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 $693 in Madison, WI, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $74 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $149 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 Baltimore?

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 Baltimore, MD

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 857 miles from Madison, Wisconsin, to Baltimore, Maryland, running $634 - $1,761. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $270 - $309
• Daily insurance: $30/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 Baltimore based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $634 - $1,197
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $685 - $1,451
• 4+ bedrooms: $808 - $1,761

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $149 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $64 and $322 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $270 - $309 in fuel for the 857-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $693 in Madison, Wisconsin, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Baltimore, MD

If you're moving a larger household from Madison, Wisconsin, 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 Baltimore, Maryland.

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 $1,184 and $2,456.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,016 - $1,952
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,184 - $2,456
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,528 - $3,121

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 $693.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $74 and $149 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Madison to Baltimore?

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.
3. Larson Transportation, LLC (4.3/5 stars): Larson Transportation, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Madison, WI vs Baltimore, MD

Day-to-day costs in Baltimore are close to what you're used to in Madison: cost of living index of 93 versus 103, with average rent of $1,600/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 64/100 and 27.28/100 in Baltimore.