($610+) Madison, WI to Arlington, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Madison, WI to Arlington, VA

Hiring full-service movers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Arlington, Virginia, costs between $2,044 and $8,037. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 854-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $382 - $2,548, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Madison and Arlington. For a rough baseline, movers based in Madison tend to start around $371 plus $85/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,044 - $4,600
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,441 - $6,097
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,371 - $8,037

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 Arlington.

Specialty moving services from Madison, WI to Arlington, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Madison movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Arlington, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 Arlington, VA

Moving containers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $1,174 and $3,633. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Madison runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,174 - $2,170
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,465 - $2,836
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,970 - $3,633

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $96 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $191 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 $892 in Madison, WI, 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 Arlington, VA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Madison to Arlington?

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 Arlington, VA

A rental truck for this 854-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to Arlington, Virginia, costs between $591 and $1,677. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $346 - $396
• 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 Arlington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $591 - $1,174
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $639 - $1,340
• 4+ bedrooms: $858 - $1,677

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Madison, Wisconsin, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $892.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $346 - $396 for the 854-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 $76 and $414, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $191 per night for hotel stops on the 854-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $382 - $573.

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

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 Arlington, VA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Madison, Wisconsin, to Arlington, Virginia. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,147 and $2,292.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,057 - $1,971
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,125 - $2,292
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,608 - $3,213

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $96 - $191 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Madison, Wisconsin, typically costs $892.

What are the best freight companies from Madison to Arlington?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Larson Transportation, LLC (4.3/5 stars): Larson Transportation, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Madison, WI vs Arlington, VA

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