($562+) Madison, WI to Birmingham, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Madison, WI to Birmingham, AL

Full-service movers for the 811-mile relocation from Madison, Wisconsin, to Birmingham, Alabama, cost between $1,835 and $7,654. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $290 - $1,932, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Madison typically charge a base rate around $371 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,835 - $4,283
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,303 - $6,021
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,800 - $7,654

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 Madison to Birmingham.

Specialty moving services from Madison, WI to Birmingham, AL

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

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

Movers licensed to operate in Alabama are typically members of the Alabama Trucking 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 Madison, WI to Birmingham, AL

Moving containers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Birmingham, Alabama, cost between $1,065 and $3,693. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Birmingham. If you go over that window, storage in Madison adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,065 - $1,981
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,423 - $2,830
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,874 - $3,693

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Madison, WI and Birmingham, AL. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $676 in Madison, WI, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $72 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $145 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Madison to Birmingham?

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 Madison, WI to Birmingham, AL

A rental truck for this 811-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to Birmingham, Alabama, costs between $562 and $1,465. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $249 - $285
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Madison daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $562 - $1,027
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $624 - $1,208
• 4+ bedrooms: $752 - $1,465

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $249 - $285 for the 811-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 Madison, Wisconsin, for about 5 hours typically costs around $676.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 811-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $145 per night, adding $290 - $435 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $48 and $290.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Madison to Birmingham?

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 Madison, WI to Birmingham, AL

If you're moving a larger household from Madison, Wisconsin, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Birmingham, Alabama.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,062 and $2,220.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $967 - $1,731
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,062 - $2,220
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,411 - $2,729

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 $72 - $145 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Madison, Wisconsin, for about five hours typically runs $676.

What are the best freight companies from Madison to Birmingham?

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: Madison, WI vs Birmingham, AL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Birmingham, side by side with Madison 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 811-mile move from Madison, WI, to Birmingham, AL, costs between $1,835 and $7,654 with full-service movers, $1,065 - $3,693 with a moving container, and $562 - $1,465 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 $2,303 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 Encompass Health and Regions Bank.