($1,210+) Madison, WI to Los Angeles, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Madison, WI to Los Angeles, CA

For the 1,967-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to Los Angeles, California, full-service movers cost between $2,430 and $11,149. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $380 - $2,532 (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 Los Angeles:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,430 - $5,422
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,729 - $8,139
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,551 - $11,149

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 Los Angeles.

Specialty moving services from Madison, WI to Los Angeles, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Madison movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Los Angeles, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California 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 Los Angeles, CA

Moving containers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Los Angeles, California, cost between $1,632 and $6,084. 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 Madison typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,632 - $3,002
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,047 - $4,425
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,948 - $6,084

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $95 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $190 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Los Angeles, CA, 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 $886 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 Los Angeles?

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 Los Angeles, CA

Truck rentals from Madison, Wisconsin, to Los Angeles, California, range from $1,222 - $3,500 for the 1,967-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $792 - $906
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• 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 Los Angeles based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,222 - $2,264
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,349 - $2,695
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,685 - $3,500

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $190 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Madison, Wisconsin, usually costs about $886 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,967-mile drive falls between $792 and $906, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $63 and $380 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Madison to Los Angeles?

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 Los Angeles, CA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Madison, Wisconsin, to Los Angeles, California, 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. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,774 and $3,575.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,469 - $2,674
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,774 - $3,575
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,429 - $4,725

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 $95 - $190 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Madison, Wisconsin, for about five hours typically runs $886.

What are the best freight companies from Madison to Los Angeles?

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 Los Angeles, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Los Angeles, 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.