($693+) Madison, WI to Fort Worth, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Madison, WI to Fort Worth, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,026-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to Fort Worth, Texas, with costs ranging from $2,147 - $8,902. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $308 - $2,052. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Madison and Fort Worth. Local movers in Madison typically start around $371 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,147 - $4,929
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,745 - $6,180
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,477 - $8,902

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 Fort Worth.

Specialty moving services from Madison, WI to Fort Worth, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Madison movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fort Worth, 93% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 Fort Worth, TX

Moving containers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Fort Worth, Texas, cost between $1,193 and $4,031. 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 Fort Worth:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,193 - $2,223
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,536 - $3,313
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,073 - $4,031

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $77 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $154 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Fort Worth, TX, 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 $718 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 Fort Worth?

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 Fort Worth, TX

A rental truck for this 1,026-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to Fort Worth, Texas, costs between $728 and $1,979. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $335 - $383
• Daily insurance: $31/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 Fort Worth based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $728 - $1,355
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $779 - $1,532
• 4+ bedrooms: $977 - $1,979

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $335 - $383 for the 1,026-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Madison, Wisconsin, for about 5 hours typically costs around $718.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,026-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $154 per night, adding $308 - $462 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $51 and $308.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Madison to Fort Worth?

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 Fort Worth, TX

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 Fort Worth, Texas.

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 $1,293 and $2,448.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,053 - $2,062
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,293 - $2,448
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,727 - $3,357

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 $718.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $77 and $154 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Madison to Fort Worth?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Larson Transportation, LLC (4.3/5 stars): Larson Transportation, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Madison, WI vs Fort Worth, TX

Day-to-day costs in Fort Worth are close to what you're used to in Madison: cost of living index of 102 versus 103, with average rent of $1,773/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 35/100 and 56.81/100 in Fort Worth.