Green Bay, WI → Wausau, WI · Short-haul move

Movers from Green Bay to Wausau

About 103 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,890–$2,810, delivery in 1–2 days, 111 carriers on the Green Bay side and 107 in Wausau.

103 miroad distance
2 h 29 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$1,890–$2,8102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Green Bay, Wisconsin
To: Wausau, Wisconsin
Road distance: ≈ 103 miles (87 straight-line)
Drive time: 2 h 29 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: In-state (Wisconsin)
Movers at origin: 111 (52 interstate)
Movers at destination: 107 (58 interstate)

Reverse: Wausau → Green Bay

The route from Green Bay, WI to Wausau, WI covers roughly 103 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 29 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,890 and $2,810, before packing or storage.

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 107 around Wausau (58 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 Wausau.

Green Bay has a population of about 106,675 and Wausau about 40,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,360 and 2,080 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Green Bay to Wausau

Full-service estimate for 103 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,190	$1,460	$1,780
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,190	$1,460	$1,780
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$1,890	$2,310	$2,810
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$3,030	$3,690	$4,500
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$4,160	$5,080	$6,190

Rental truck (DIY)

$260–$360

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

Portable container

$1,110–$1,640

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

Full-service mover

$1,890–$2,810

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

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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

Call (800) 558-6767 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (800) 558-6767 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (800) 317-3650 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (920) 863-3344 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (920) 857-8919 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (920) 268-6779 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (920) 468-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (800) 478-5060 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 111 movers in Green Bay

Near Wausau (destination)

Marathon Cheese Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Marathon Cheese Transport LLC

USDOT: 1009265
MC: 425927
Based in: Marathon, WI 54448 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 56 trucks, 47 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (715) 443-6000 Route Verify on FMCSA

River Valley Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1611631
MC: 362448
Based in: Schofield, WI 54476 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (715) 355-1902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadready Transfer Service

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Roadready Transfer Service INC

USDOT: 284372
MC: 185000
Based in: Wausau, WI 54401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (715) 848-5183 Route Verify on FMCSA

Redline Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1071458
MC: 444110
Based in: Marathon, WI 54448 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (715) 571-5808 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smartway Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2374298
MC: 814846
Based in: Schofield, WI 54476 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (715) 218-5820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Diversified Installation Service INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1204511
MC: 485654
Based in: Wausau, WI 54401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (715) 849-9933 Route Verify on FMCSA

T & T Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2947255
MC: 997775
Based in: Wausau, WI 54401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (715) 409-6025 Route Verify on FMCSA

L&s Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Larry Jerome Frick

USDOT: 210930
MC: 161338
Based in: Wausau, WI 54403 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (715) 848-2523 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 107 movers in Wausau

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Green Bay to Wausau?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,190 to $1,780 for a studio, $1,190 to $1,780 for a one-bedroom, $1,890 to $2,810 for a two-bedroom, $3,030 to $4,500 for a three-bedroom and $4,160 to $6,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Wausau from Green Bay?

About 103 road miles (87 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 29 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 Wausau 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 Wausau?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $260 to $360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,640. 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–Wausau corridor.