($687+) Augusta, GA to Madison, WI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Augusta, GA to Madison, WI

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,012-mile move from Augusta, Georgia, to Madison, Wisconsin, with costs ranging from $2,146 - $7,596. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $268 - $1,784. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Augusta and Madison. Local movers in Augusta typically start around $365 as a base rate plus $95/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,146 - $4,735
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,491 - $5,980
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,958 - $7,596

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 Augusta to Madison.

Specialty moving services from Augusta, GA to Madison, WI

Specialty needs vary by market: 58% of Augusta movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Madison, 52% of movers offer the same service.

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

Wisconsin Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Wisconsin, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Augusta, GA to Madison, WI

Moving containers from Augusta, Georgia, to Madison, Wisconsin, cost between $1,184 and $3,836. 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 Augusta typically costs about $50/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,184 - $2,118
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,480 - $2,798
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,896 - $3,836

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $67 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $134 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $624 in Augusta, GA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Madison, WI, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Augusta to Madison?

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 Augusta, GA to Madison, WI

A rental truck for this 1,012-mile move from Augusta, Georgia, to Madison, Wisconsin, costs between $687 and $1,759. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $287 - $328
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Augusta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Augusta to Madison based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $687 - $1,180
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $706 - $1,490
• 4+ bedrooms: $843 - $1,759

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Augusta, Georgia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $624.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $287 - $328 for the 1,012-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 $54 and $290, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $134 per night for hotel stops on the 1,012-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $268 - $401.

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

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 Augusta, GA to Madison, WI

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Augusta, Georgia, to Madison, Wisconsin, 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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,243 and $2,332.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,025 - $1,810
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,243 - $2,332
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,549 - $3,130

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Augusta, Georgia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $624.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $67 - $134 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Augusta to Madison?

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.

Cost of living: Augusta, GA vs Madison, WI

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

Our take

Full-service movers on the 1,012-mile route from Augusta, GA, to Madison, WI, run $2,146 - $7,596 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,184 - $3,836, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $687 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,491, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Datex Ohmeda and American Family Insurance.