($1,246+) Anaheim, CA to Madison, WI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Anaheim, CA to Madison, WI

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,963-mile move from Anaheim, California, to Madison, Wisconsin, with costs ranging from $1,334 - $11,163. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $421 - $2,804. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Anaheim and Madison. Local movers in Anaheim typically start around $182 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,334 - $5,539
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,376 - $8,059
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,491 - $11,163

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 Anaheim to Madison.

Specialty moving services from Anaheim, CA to Madison, WI

Specialty needs vary by market — 84% of Anaheim movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Madison, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Wisconsin Movers Association, the group most Wisconsin 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 Anaheim, CA to Madison, WI

Moving containers from Anaheim, California, to Madison, Wisconsin, cost between $1,698 and $6,084. 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 Madison. If you go over that window, storage in Anaheim adds around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,698 - $3,033
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,026 - $4,382
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,007 - $6,084

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $105 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $210 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 $981 in Anaheim, CA, 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 Anaheim 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 Anaheim, CA to Madison, WI

Renting a moving truck for the 1,963-mile move from Anaheim, California, to Madison, Wisconsin, costs between $1,174 and $3,400, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $876 - $1,001
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Anaheim daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,174 - $2,173
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,285 - $2,831
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,669 - $3,400

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 $105 and $491.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $210.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $876 and $1,001 for the 1,963-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 $981 for 2 movers in Anaheim, California, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Anaheim 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 Anaheim, CA to Madison, WI

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 Anaheim, California, to Madison, Wisconsin. 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 $1,740 and $3,610.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,499 - $2,927
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,740 - $3,610
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,289 - $4,583

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 $105 and $210.
• 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 Anaheim, California, for roughly five hours typically average $981.

What are the best freight companies from Anaheim to Madison?

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. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling 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: Anaheim, CA 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 Anaheim 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.