($520+) Bridgeport, CT to Ann Arbor, MI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Bridgeport, CT to Ann Arbor, MI

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 675-mile move from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, with prices running from $1,445 - $8,018. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $377 - $2,516 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Bridgeport and Ann Arbor are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Bridgeport movers tend to run around $272 as a base rate plus $133/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,445 - $4,109
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,052 - $5,310
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,962 - $8,018

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 Bridgeport to Ann Arbor.

Specialty moving services from Bridgeport, CT to Ann Arbor, MI

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Bridgeport movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Ann Arbor, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Michigan Movers Association, the group most Michigan 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 Bridgeport, CT to Ann Arbor, MI

Moving containers from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, cost between $1,062 and $3,423. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Bridgeport runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,062 - $2,021
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,431 - $2,773
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,842 - $3,423

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Bridgeport, CT, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $881, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $94 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $189 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Bridgeport, CT, and Ann Arbor, MI, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Bridgeport to Ann Arbor?

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 Bridgeport, CT to Ann Arbor, MI

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 675 miles from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, running $546 - $1,485. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $270 - $309
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Bridgeport daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $546 - $973
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $544 - $1,156
• 4+ bedrooms: $729 - $1,485

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $270 - $309 for the 675-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for about 5 hours typically costs around $881.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 675-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $189 per night, adding $377 - $566 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $63 and $377.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Bridgeport to Ann Arbor?

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 Bridgeport, CT to Ann Arbor, MI

If you're moving a larger household from Bridgeport, Connecticut, 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 Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,124 and $2,067.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,014 - $1,784
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,124 - $2,067
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,444 - $2,655

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $94 and $189.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for roughly five hours typically average $881.

What are the best freight companies from Bridgeport to Ann Arbor?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. William B Meyer, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): William B Meyer, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Bridgeport, CT vs Ann Arbor, MI

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Ann Arbor, side by side with Bridgeport 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.