($687+) Madison, WI to New York City, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Madison, WI to NYC

Full-service movers for the 935-mile relocation from Madison, Wisconsin, to NYC, New York, cost between $2,046 and $8,468. 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 $392 - $2,612, 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 NYC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,046 - $5,259
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,619 - $6,282
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,394 - $8,468

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 NYC.

Specialty moving services from Madison, WI to NYC

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Madison movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In New York City, 93% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in New York are typically members of the New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s 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 NYC

Moving containers from Madison, Wisconsin, to NYC, New York, cost between $1,185 and $4,164. 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 NYC. 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 NYC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,185 - $2,242
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,540 - $3,083
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,115 - $4,164

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 $914 in Madison, WI. 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 $98 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $196 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 NYC, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Madison to NYC?

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 NYC

Renting a moving truck for the 935-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to NYC, New York, costs between $635 and $1,718, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $389 - $444
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• 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 NYC based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $635 - $1,227
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $728 - $1,503
• 4+ bedrooms: $923 - $1,718

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $196 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 $85 and $424 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $389 - $444 in fuel for the 935-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $914 in Madison, Wisconsin, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 NYC

For larger DIY moves from Madison, Wisconsin, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to NYC, New York.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,268 and $2,395.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,089 - $2,017
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,268 - $2,395
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,708 - $3,078

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Madison, Wisconsin, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $914.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $98 and $196 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Madison to NYC?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Larson Transportation, LLC (4.3/5 stars): Larson Transportation, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Madison, WI vs NYC

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