($635+) Madison, WI to Fort Collins, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Madison, WI to Fort Collins, CO

For the 933-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to Fort Collins, Colorado, full-service movers cost between $2,088 and $8,638. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $325 - $2,164 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Madison generally start around $371 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,088 - $5,209
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,593 - $6,472
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,220 - $8,638

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 Collins.

Specialty moving services from Madison, WI to Fort Collins, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Madison movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fort Collins, 89% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Madison, WI to Fort Collins, CO

Moving containers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Fort Collins, Colorado, cost between $1,245 and $4,124. 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 Collins:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,245 - $2,176
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,586 - $2,993
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,033 - $4,124

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $81 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $162 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Fort Collins, CO, 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 $757 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 Collins?

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 Collins, CO

Plan on $687 - $1,862 for a rental moving truck on the 933-mile route from Madison, Wisconsin, to Fort Collins, Colorado. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $321 - $367
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Collins based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $687 - $1,276
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $693 - $1,429
• 4+ bedrooms: $896 - $1,862

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 $757.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $321 - $367 for the 933-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 $65 and $352, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $162 per night for hotel stops on the 933-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $325 - $487.

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

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 Collins, CO

If you're moving a larger household from Madison, Wisconsin, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Fort Collins, Colorado.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,256 and $2,540.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,057 - $1,860
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,256 - $2,540
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,609 - $3,173

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Madison, Wisconsin, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $757.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $81 - $162 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 Madison to Fort Collins?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Larson Transportation, LLC (4.3/5 stars): Larson Transportation, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Madison, WI vs Fort Collins, CO

Madison and Fort Collins land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 103 in Madison and 116 in Fort Collins, and rent tracks closely too ($1,600/mo vs. $1,750/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (50 vs 37) and safety scores (65.43 vs 72.86) come out about the same too.