($771+) Austin, TX to Madison, WI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Madison, WI

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,183-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Madison, Wisconsin, with costs ranging from $2,212 - $8,731. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $356 - $2,372. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Austin and Madison. Local movers in Austin typically start around $191 as a base rate plus $90/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,212 - $4,927
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,703 - $6,416
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,662 - $8,731

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 Austin to Madison.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Madison, WI

Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Madison, 57% of movers offer the same service.

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Wisconsin Movers Association is a good first thing to confirm.

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 Austin, TX to Madison, WI

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Madison, Wisconsin, cost between $1,227 and $4,407. 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 Austin typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,227 - $2,321
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,581 - $3,329
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,226 - $4,407

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Austin, TX and Madison, WI. 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 $830 in Austin, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $89 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $178 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 Austin 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 Austin, TX to Madison, WI

A rental truck for this 1,183-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Madison, Wisconsin, costs between $771 and $2,068. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $446 - $510
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Austin daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $771 - $1,441
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $801 - $1,765
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,068 - $2,068

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $446 - $510 for the 1,183-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 Austin, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $830.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,183-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $178 per night, adding $356 - $534 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $59 and $356.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Austin 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 Austin, TX to Madison, WI

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Austin, Texas, 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 $1,342 and $2,485.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,127 - $2,130
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,342 - $2,485
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,642 - $3,458

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $89 and $178.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Austin, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $830.

What are the best freight companies from Austin 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: Austin, TX 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 Austin 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

A move from Austin, TX, to Madison, WI, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,212 - $8,731 on the 1,183-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,227 - $4,407, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $771 - $2,068. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,703 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

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