($730+) Boston, MA to Madison, WI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Boston, MA to Madison, WI

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,127-mile move from Boston, Massachusetts, to Madison, Wisconsin, with costs ranging from $2,153 - $8,224. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $395 - $2,636. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Boston and Madison. Local movers in Boston typically start around $340 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,153 - $4,940
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,550 - $6,270
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,106 - $8,224

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 Boston to Madison.

Specialty moving services from Boston, MA to Madison, WI

Specialty needs vary by market: 76% of Boston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Madison, 52% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Wisconsin are typically members of the Wisconsin Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Boston, MA to Madison, WI

Moving containers from Boston, Massachusetts, to Madison, Wisconsin, cost between $1,240 and $4,303. 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 Boston typically runs around $145/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,240 - $2,160
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,581 - $2,946
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,201 - $4,303

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 $923 in Boston, MA. 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 $99 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $198 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 Boston 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 Boston, MA to Madison, WI

Truck rentals from Boston, Massachusetts, to Madison, Wisconsin, range from $730 - $1,873 for the 1,127-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $473 - $540
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Boston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $730 - $1,417
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $780 - $1,619
• 4+ bedrooms: $952 - $1,873

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $198 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $86 and $428 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $473 - $540 in fuel for the 1,127-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $923 in Boston, Massachusetts, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Boston 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 Boston, MA to Madison, WI

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Boston, Massachusetts, 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 $1,186 and $2,506.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,126 - $2,105
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,302 - $2,506
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,727 - $3,311

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $99 - $198 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Boston, Massachusetts, for about five hours typically runs $923.

What are the best freight companies from Boston 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.

Cost of living: Boston, MA 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 Boston 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.

Our take

The 1,127-mile move from Boston, MA, to Madison, WI, costs between $2,153 and $8,224 with full-service movers, $1,240 - $4,303 with a moving container, and $730 - $1,873 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,550 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Datex Ohmeda and American Family Insurance.