Madison, WI → Juneau, AK · Cross-country move
About 2,569 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,190–$12,190, delivery in 7–14 days, 228 carriers on the Madison side and 7 in Juneau.
Moving from Madison to Juneau is a cross-country move of roughly 2,569 road miles, heading northwest from Wisconsin to Alaska.
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 $8,190 to $12,190 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 45 hours (5 driving days).
On the Madison side there are 228 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (120 of them authorized for interstate work), and 7 around Juneau (1 interstate). For an interstate 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 Juneau.
Madison has a population of about 286,233 and Juneau about 32,000. Madison is considerably denser (3,390 people per square mile versus 12), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Alaska is a higher-cost state than Wisconsin, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Alaska levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,280 | $4,000 | $4,880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,920 | $5,990 | $7,310 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,190 | $9,990 | $12,190 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $13,110 | $15,980 | $19,500 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $18,020 | $21,980 | $26,810 |
$3,540–$5,000
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,310–$4,870
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,190–$12,190
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,280 to $4,880 for a studio, $4,920 to $7,310 for a one-bedroom, $8,190 to $12,190 for a two-bedroom, $13,110 to $19,500 for a three-bedroom and $18,020 to $26,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,569 road miles (2,177 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 45 hours (5 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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.
Yes. Crossing from Wisconsin into Alaska makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,540 to $5,000 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,310 to $4,870. 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.
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 Madison–Juneau corridor.