La Crosse, WI

Green Bay, WI → La Crosse, WI · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Green Bay to La Crosse

About 198 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,220–$3,310, delivery in 1–2 days, 111 carriers on the Green Bay side and 100 in La Crosse.

  • 198 miroad distance
  • 4 h 7 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,220–$3,3102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 198 miles (168 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 7 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (Wisconsin)
Movers at origin
111 (52 interstate)
Movers at destination
100 (64 interstate)

Reverse: La Crosse → Green Bay

The route from Green Bay, WI to La Crosse, WI covers roughly 198 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $2,220 to $3,310 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 7 min.

On the Green Bay side there are 111 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (52 of them authorized for interstate work), and 100 around La Crosse (64 interstate). For an in-state move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in La Crosse.

Green Bay has a population of about 106,675 and La Crosse about 52,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,360 and 2,426 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Green Bay to La Crosse

Full-service estimate for 198 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,190 $1,460 $1,780
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,330 $1,630 $1,990
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,220 $2,710 $3,310
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,560 $4,340 $5,290
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $4,890 $5,970 $7,280

Rental truck (DIY)

$350–$500

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,200–$1,760

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$2,220–$3,310

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Green Bay (origin)

Schneider National Bulk Carriers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
164311
MC
143594
Based in
Green Bay, WI 54313 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
569 trucks, 604 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Schneider National Carriers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
264184
MC
133655
Based in
Green Bay, WI 54313 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9,866 trucks, 11,335 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Paper Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
380482
MC
227188
Based in
De Pere, WI 54115 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
736 trucks, 825 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Dedicated Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
786746
MC
351350
Based in
Green Bay, WI 54311 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
68 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Waltco INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
508334
MC
260297
Based in
Green Bay, WI 54303 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 57 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Bay City Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4243364
MC
1643599
Based in
Green Bay, WI 54303 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Ki Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
186306
MC
152395
Based in
Green Bay, WI 54302 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

M-West-Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2824853
MC
942663
Based in
Green Bay, WI 54303 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

All 111 movers in Green Bay

Near La Crosse (destination)

Convenience Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
775476
MC
347275
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54602 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
363 trucks, 632 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Dpw INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
979619
MC
420264
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54603 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Dennis J Degier

Licensed interstate
USDOT
511822
MC
776418
Based in
Holmen, WI 54636 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Nickelotti Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2818844
MC
939799
Based in
Chaseburg, WI 54621 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Hallahan Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2941906
MC
995094
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54601 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Jones Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2163607
MC
751809
Based in
LA Crosse, WI 54603 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Holmen Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2457793
MC
852762
Based in
Holmen, WI 54636 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Jolivette Family Farms INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
161775
MC
549937
Based in
West Salem, WI 54669 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 100 movers in La Crosse

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Green Bay to La Crosse?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,190 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,330 to $1,990 for a one-bedroom, $2,220 to $3,310 for a two-bedroom, $3,560 to $5,290 for a three-bedroom and $4,890 to $7,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is La Crosse from Green Bay?

About 198 road miles (168 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 7 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Green Bay and La Crosse are in Wisconsin, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Green Bay to La Crosse?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $350 to $500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,200 to $1,760. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Green Bay–La Crosse corridor.