($919+) Laredo, TX to Madison, WI Movers

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

For the 1,418-mile move from Laredo, Texas, to Madison, Wisconsin, full-service movers cost between $2,232 and $9,706. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $271 - $1,808 (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 Laredo generally start around $938 plus $60 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,232 - $5,007
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,071 - $6,560
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,058 - $9,706

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 Laredo to Madison.

Specialty moving services from Laredo, TX to Madison, WI

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Laredo 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 Laredo 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 Laredo, TX to Madison, WI

Moving containers from Laredo, Texas, to Madison, Wisconsin, cost between $1,358 and $4,962. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Laredo costs roughly $55/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,358 - $2,485
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,896 - $3,799
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,577 - $4,962

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $68 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $136 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Madison, WI, 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 $633 in Laredo, TX. 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 Laredo 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 Laredo, TX to Madison, WI

Plan on $946 - $2,555 for a rental moving truck on the 1,418-mile route from Laredo, Texas, to Madison, Wisconsin. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $408 - $466
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Laredo daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.69

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $946 - $1,777
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $965 - $2,051
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,202 - $2,555

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $408 - $466 for the 1,418-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 Laredo, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $633.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,418-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $136 per night, adding $271 - $407 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $45 and $271.

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

For larger DIY moves from Laredo, Texas, 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 Madison, Wisconsin.

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 $1,373 and $2,922.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,311 - $2,378
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,373 - $2,922
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,061 - $3,775

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Laredo, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $633.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $68 - $136 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 Laredo to Madison?

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. Alpha Carriers, Inc. (4.42/5 stars): Alpha Carriers, Inc. 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: Laredo, 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 Laredo 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.