($756+) Tampa, FL to Bridgeport, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tampa, FL to Bridgeport, CT

For the 1,189-mile move from Tampa, Florida, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, full-service movers cost between $1,876 and $7,255. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $354 - $2,360 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Tampa generally start around $266 plus $84 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Tampa to Bridgeport:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,876 - $4,130
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,456 - $5,440
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,794 - $7,255

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Tampa to Bridgeport.

Specialty moving services from Tampa, FL to Bridgeport, CT

Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Tampa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Bridgeport, 63% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tampa to Bridgeport?

All three below meet the standards set by the Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut, the group most Connecticut movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Tampa, FL to Bridgeport, CT

Moving containers from Tampa, Florida, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, cost between $1,276 and $4,323. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Tampa typically costs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tampa to Bridgeport:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,276 - $2,183
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,565 - $3,073
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,226 - $4,323

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $89 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $177 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $826 in Tampa, FL, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Bridgeport, CT, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Tampa to Bridgeport?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Tampa, FL to Bridgeport, CT

Plan on $756 - $2,109 for a rental moving truck on the 1,189-mile route from Tampa, Florida, to Bridgeport, Connecticut. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $446 - $510
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Tampa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.60 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tampa to Bridgeport based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $756 - $1,384
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $768 - $1,629
• 4+ bedrooms: $977 - $2,109

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Tampa, Florida, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $826.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $446 - $510 for the 1,189-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $71 and $384, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $177 per night for hotel stops on the 1,189-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $354 - $531.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tampa to Bridgeport?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Tampa, FL to Bridgeport, CT

If you're moving a larger household from Tampa, Florida, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,227 and $2,511.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Tampa to Bridgeport:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,149 - $2,047
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,227 - $2,511
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,642 - $3,458

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Tampa, Florida, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $826.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $89 and $177 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Tampa to Bridgeport?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Tampa, FL vs Bridgeport, CT

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Bridgeport, side by side with Tampa on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

The 1,189-mile move from Tampa, FL, to Bridgeport, CT, costs between $1,876 and $7,255 with full-service movers, $1,276 - $4,323 with a moving container, and $756 - $2,109 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,456 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include People's United Bank and Unites Services of America.