Wasilla, AK → Madison, WI · Cross-country move

Movers from Wasilla to Madison

About 3,200 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,270–$13,800, delivery in 7–14 days, 49 carriers on the Wasilla side and 228 in Madison.

3,200 miroad distance
55 hours (7 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$9,270–$13,8002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Wasilla, Alaska
To: Madison, Wisconsin
Road distance: ≈ 3,200 miles (2,712 straight-line)
Drive time: 55 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 49 (6 interstate)
Movers at destination: 228 (120 interstate)

Reverse: Madison → Wasilla

Madison sits about 3,200 miles east of Wasilla, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alaska to Wisconsin that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $9,270 to $13,800 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 55 hours (7 driving days).

On the Wasilla side there are 49 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (6 of them authorized for interstate work), and 228 around Madison (120 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 Madison.

Wasilla has a population of about 11,000 and Madison about 286,233. Madison is the denser city (3,390 people per square mile versus 730 in Wasilla), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Wisconsin than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Wisconsin does collect a state income tax, unlike Alaska, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Wasilla to Madison

Full-service estimate for 3,200 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,710	$4,520	$5,520
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,560	$6,790	$8,280
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,270	$11,310	$13,800
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$14,840	$18,090	$22,070
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$20,400	$24,880	$30,350

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,490–$6,340

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

Portable container

$3,880–$5,700

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

Full-service mover

$9,270–$13,800

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Wasilla (origin)

Wolverine Supply INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1655110
MC: 1792360
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 671-7247 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ace Towing And Recovery

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Ace Towing

USDOT: 1715813
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 841-5401 Route Verify on FMCSA

Steel Creek Services

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3514154
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 81 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (907) 230-5893 Route Verify on FMCSA

Patriot Logistics Ak LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4288655
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (907) 414-3222 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fubar Equipment LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1633017
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 376-7834 Route Verify on FMCSA

Structure Relocation

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Johns General Contracting INC

USDOT: 1640866
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (907) 746-8895 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alaska Transportation Equipment Services

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2445510
MC: 843873
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (907) 903-7563 Route Verify on FMCSA

C C Enterprises

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Charles Conrad

USDOT: 1104976
Based in: Wasilla, AK 99654 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (907) 376-7008 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 49 movers in Wasilla

Near Madison (destination)

Pulvermacher Cartage Of Wisconsin LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 532642
MC: 267280
Based in: Madison, WI 53704 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 59 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (608) 245-8060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Reynolds Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 74488
MC: 79758
Based in: Madison, WI 53703 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 34 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (608) 257-3914 Route Verify on FMCSA

Safy Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3047832
MC: 48249
Based in: Fitchburg, WI 53713 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (608) 852-3993 Route Verify on FMCSA

Divine Package LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3462639
MC: 1132169
Based in: Madison, WI 53714 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (608) 320-8259 Route Verify on FMCSA

O'Mara Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 74476
MC: 121225
Based in: Madison, WI 53704 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (608) 241-2600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lightner & Lightner INC

USDOT: 919682
MC: 397609
Based in: Madison, WI 53718 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (608) 278-0800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mad City Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Roessler LLC

USDOT: 699743
MC: 324693
Based in: McFarland, WI 53558 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (608) 274-9855 Route Verify on FMCSA

Systems Furniture Installations LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1930570
MC: 43406
Based in: Waunakee, WI 53597 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (608) 849-7086 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 228 movers in Madison

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Wasilla to Madison?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,710 to $5,520 for a studio, $5,560 to $8,280 for a one-bedroom, $9,270 to $13,800 for a two-bedroom, $14,840 to $22,070 for a three-bedroom and $20,400 to $30,350 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Madison from Wasilla?

About 3,200 road miles (2,712 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 55 hours (7 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Alaska 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 Wasilla to Madison?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,490 to $6,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,880 to $5,700. 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 Wasilla–Madison corridor.