Madison, WI → Walla Walla, WA · Cross-country move
About 1,687 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,530–$9,710, delivery in 5–10 days, 228 carriers on the Madison side and 10 in Walla Walla.
Moving from Madison to Walla Walla is a cross-country move of roughly 1,687 road miles, heading west from Wisconsin to Washington.
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 $6,530 to $9,710 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 29 hours (4 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 10 around Walla Walla (4 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 Walla Walla.
Madison has a population of about 286,233 and Walla Walla about 34,000. Madison is considerably denser (3,390 people per square mile versus 2,426), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Washington is a higher-cost state than Wisconsin, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Washington 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 | $2,610 | $3,180 | $3,880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,920 | $4,780 | $5,830 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,530 | $7,960 | $9,710 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,440 | $12,740 | $15,540 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,360 | $17,510 | $21,370 |
$2,330–$3,290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,530–$3,710
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,530–$9,710
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Madison, WI → Walla Walla, WA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $2,610 to $3,880 for a studio, $3,920 to $5,830 for a one-bedroom, $6,530 to $9,710 for a two-bedroom, $10,440 to $15,540 for a three-bedroom and $14,360 to $21,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,687 road miles (1,429 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Washington 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 $2,330 to $3,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,530 to $3,710. 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–Walla Walla corridor.