($622+) Arlington, VA to Madison, WI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Arlington, VA to Madison, WI

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 855-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Madison, Wisconsin, with prices running from $1,887 - $7,575. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $419 - $2,792 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Arlington and Madison are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Arlington movers tend to run around $200 as a base rate plus $110/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,887 - $4,380
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,394 - $5,915
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,955 - $7,575

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 Arlington to Madison.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to Madison, WI

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Arlington 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 Arlington 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 Arlington, VA to Madison, WI

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Madison, Wisconsin, cost between $1,151 and $3,786. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Arlington typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,151 - $2,086
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,406 - $3,040
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,910 - $3,786

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $105 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $209 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 $977 in Arlington, VA, 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 Arlington 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 Arlington, VA to Madison, WI

A rental truck for this 855-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Madison, Wisconsin, costs between $591 and $1,677. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $380 - $434
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Arlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $591 - $1,151
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $692 - $1,395
• 4+ bedrooms: $833 - $1,677

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $209 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 Arlington, Virginia, usually costs about $977 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 855-mile drive falls between $380 and $434, 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 $70 and $419 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Arlington 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 Arlington, VA to Madison, WI

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Arlington, Virginia, 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 $1,220 and $2,245.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,078 - $1,933
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,220 - $2,245
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,624 - $3,090

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $105 and $209.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Arlington, Virginia, for roughly five hours typically average $977.

What are the best freight companies from Arlington to Madison?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Arlington, VA 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 Arlington 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.