($695+) Madison, WI to Aurora, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Madison, WI to Aurora, CO

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 955-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to Aurora, Colorado, with prices running from $2,244 - $8,726. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $334 - $2,228 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Madison and Aurora are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Madison movers tend to run around $371 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,244 - $5,065
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,565 - $6,195
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,504 - $8,726

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 Aurora.

Specialty moving services from Madison, WI to Aurora, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Madison movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Aurora, 87% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Aurora, CO

Moving containers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Aurora, Colorado, cost between $1,149 and $3,813. 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 Madison runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,149 - $2,089
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,462 - $3,056
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,991 - $3,813

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Madison, WI, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $780, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $84 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $167 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Madison, WI, and Aurora, CO, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Madison to Aurora?

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 Aurora, CO

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 955 miles from Madison, Wisconsin, to Aurora, Colorado, running $668 - $1,901. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $339 - $387
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Aurora based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $668 - $1,302
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $707 - $1,458
• 4+ bedrooms: $868 - $1,901

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $84 and $390.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $167.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $339 and $387 for the 955-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $780 for 2 movers in Madison, Wisconsin, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Aurora, CO

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 Aurora, Colorado.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,256 and $2,347.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,077 - $1,899
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,256 - $2,347
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,643 - $3,146

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 $84 and $167.
• 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 Madison, Wisconsin, for roughly five hours typically average $780.

What are the best freight companies from Madison to Aurora?

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. Larson Transportation, LLC (4.3/5 stars): Larson Transportation, LLC 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: Madison, WI vs Aurora, CO

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Aurora, 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.