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La Crosse, WI

Tuscaloosa, AL → La Crosse, WI · Long-distance move

Movers from Tuscaloosa to La Crosse

About 895 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,080–$6,070, delivery in 2–5 days, 80 carriers on the Tuscaloosa side and 100 in La Crosse.

  • 895 miroad distance
  • 16 h 8 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,080–$6,0702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 895 miles (758 straight-line)
Drive time
16 h 8 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
80 (39 interstate)
Movers at destination
100 (64 interstate)

Reverse: La Crosse → Tuscaloosa

La Crosse sits about 895 miles north of Tuscaloosa, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alabama to Wisconsin that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $4,080 to $6,070 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 8 min.

On the Tuscaloosa side there are 80 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (39 of them authorized for interstate work), and 100 around La Crosse (64 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 La Crosse.

Tuscaloosa has a population of about 114,316 and La Crosse about 52,000. La Crosse is the denser city (2,426 people per square mile versus 1,609 in Tuscaloosa), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Tuscaloosa to La Crosse

Full-service estimate for 895 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,630 $1,990 $2,430
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,450 $2,980 $3,640
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,080 $4,970 $6,070
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,530 $7,960 $9,710
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,970 $10,940 $13,350

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,220–$1,720

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

Portable container

$1,820–$2,670

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

Full-service mover

$4,080–$6,070

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 Tuscaloosa (origin)

Awesome Moving Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4357625
MC
1704689
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10,014 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (205) 413-5196 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Of Tuscaloosa

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jst INC

USDOT
1310877
MC
652647
Based in
Northport, AL 35473 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (205) 247-5050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brittain Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
362876
MC
214146
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (205) 345-0115 Route Verify on FMCSA

B & V Wrecker Service INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cbs Leasing LLC

USDOT
911424
MC
606283
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (205) 345-5511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cp Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3060563
MC
72972907
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (205) 826-5463 Route Verify on FMCSA

West Alabama Postal Express INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
301906
Based in
Cottondale, AL 35453 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Route Verify on FMCSA

Kmc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2348521
MC
803764
Based in
Cottondale, AL 35453 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (205) 764-0499 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grs Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4492165
MC
1775920
Based in
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (205) 534-2027 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 80 movers in Tuscaloosa

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
Call (608) 793-6488 Verify on FMCSA

Dpw INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dick'S Pallet Works INC

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
Call (608) 519-4222 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (608) 769-5634 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (608) 498-1990 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hallahan Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Robert J Hallahan

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
Call (608) 797-1891 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jones Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Guardian Express LLC

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
Call (608) 386-7348 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (608) 386-9337 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jolivette Family Farms INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jolivette Family Farms Transport INC

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
Call (608) 786-1930 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 100 movers in La Crosse

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Tuscaloosa to La Crosse?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,630 to $2,430 for a studio, $2,450 to $3,640 for a one-bedroom, $4,080 to $6,070 for a two-bedroom, $6,530 to $9,710 for a three-bedroom and $8,970 to $13,350 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is La Crosse from Tuscaloosa?

About 895 road miles (758 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 8 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Alabama into Wisconsin 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.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,220 to $1,720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,820 to $2,670. 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 Tuscaloosa–La Crosse corridor.