($1,174+) Los Angeles, CA to Madison, WI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Los Angeles, CA to Madison, WI

Hiring full-service movers from Los Angeles, California, to Madison, Wisconsin, costs between $1,387 and $11,960. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,967-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $415 - $2,768, 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 Los Angeles and Madison. For a rough baseline, movers based in Los Angeles tend to start around $200 plus $100/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 Los Angeles to Madison:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,387 - $5,318
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,693 - $7,829
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,753 - $11,960

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 Los Angeles to Madison.

Specialty moving services from Los Angeles, CA to Madison, WI

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Madison?

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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 Los Angeles, CA to Madison, WI

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Madison, Wisconsin, cost between $1,714 and $5,847. 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 Los Angeles runs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,714 - $3,252
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,090 - $4,469
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,919 - $5,847

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $104 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $208 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 $969 in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Madison, WI

A rental truck for this 1,967-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Madison, Wisconsin, costs between $1,234 and $3,300. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $866 - $990
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Los Angeles daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,234 - $2,310
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,349 - $2,831
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,604 - $3,300

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $208 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Los Angeles, California, usually costs about $969 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,967-mile drive falls between $866 and $990, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $69 and $415 to your total.

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

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Los Angeles, California, 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. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,774 and $3,540.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,469 - $2,927
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,774 - $3,540
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,312 - $4,866

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Los Angeles, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $969.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $104 - $208 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 Los Angeles to Madison?

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. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, 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: Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles 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.