($700+) Augusta, GA to Madison, WI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Augusta, GA to Madison, WI

Hiring full-service movers from Augusta, Georgia, to Madison, Wisconsin, costs between $2,163 and $8,393. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,012-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $268 - $1,784, 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 Augusta and Madison. For a rough baseline, movers based in Augusta tend to start around $365 plus $95/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 Augusta to Madison:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,163 - $5,382
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,749 - $6,664
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,549 - $8,393

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 Augusta to Madison.

Specialty moving services from Augusta, GA to Madison, WI

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Augusta 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 Augusta to Madison?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Wisconsin Movers Association is a good first thing to confirm.

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 Augusta, GA to Madison, WI

Moving containers from Augusta, Georgia, to Madison, Wisconsin, cost between $1,219 and $4,108. 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 Augusta runs about $50/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,219 - $2,313
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,600 - $3,216
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,180 - $4,108

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $624 in Augusta, GA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $67 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $134 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Madison, WI, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Augusta 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 Augusta, GA to Madison, WI

Renting a moving truck for the 1,012-mile move from Augusta, Georgia, to Madison, Wisconsin, costs between $666 and $1,827, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $287 - $328
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Augusta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $666 - $1,330
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $756 - $1,626
• 4+ bedrooms: $912 - $1,827

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $134 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 Augusta, Georgia, usually costs about $624 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,012-mile drive falls between $287 and $328, 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 $45 and $268 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Augusta 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 Augusta, GA to Madison, WI

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Augusta, Georgia, to Madison, Wisconsin. 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 $803 and $2,497.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,119 - $1,919
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,217 - $2,497
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,744 - $3,417

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 $67 - $134 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 Augusta, Georgia, typically costs $624.

What are the best freight companies from Augusta 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. Marko Petroleum (4.12/5 stars): Marko Petroleum 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: Augusta, GA 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 Augusta 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.