($1,052+) Madison, WI to Mesa, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Madison, WI to Mesa, AZ

Hiring full-service movers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Mesa, Arizona, costs between $2,481 and $10,623. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,670-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $321 - $2,140, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Madison and Mesa. For a rough baseline, movers based in Madison tend to start around $371 plus $85/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,481 - $5,663
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,403 - $7,619
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,790 - $10,623

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 Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Madison, WI to Mesa, AZ

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

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Madison, WI to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,498 and $5,285. 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 Mesa. If you go over that window, storage in Madison adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,498 - $2,735
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,876 - $3,944
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,745 - $5,285

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Madison, WI and Mesa, AZ. 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 $749 in Madison, WI, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $80 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $161 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 Mesa?

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 Mesa, AZ

Plan on $1,011 - $2,968 for a rental moving truck on the 1,670-mile route from Madison, Wisconsin, to Mesa, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $569 - $650
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Mesa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,011 - $1,901
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,116 - $2,332
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,433 - $2,968

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 $80 and $375.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $161.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $569 and $650 for the 1,670-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 $749 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 Mesa?

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 Mesa, AZ

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Madison, Wisconsin, to Mesa, Arizona. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,579 and $3,028.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,402 - $2,487
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,579 - $3,028
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,090 - $4,143

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 $749.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $80 and $161 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Madison to Mesa?

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. Larson Transportation, LLC (4.3/5 stars): Larson Transportation, 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: Madison, WI vs Mesa, AZ

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Madison and Mesa to plan around. Cost of living index: 103 vs. 113. Average rent: $1,600/mo vs. $1,786/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 50 vs. 38. Safety index: 65.43 vs. 55.33.