($667+) Jacksonville, FL to Bridgeport, CT Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 993-mile move from Jacksonville, Florida, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, with costs ranging from $1,984 - $7,041. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $340 - $2,264. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Jacksonville and Bridgeport. Local movers in Jacksonville typically start around $220 as a base rate plus $95/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,984 - $4,520
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,310 - $5,730
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,955 - $7,041

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 Jacksonville to Bridgeport.

Specialty moving services from Jacksonville, FL to Bridgeport, CT

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Jacksonville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Bridgeport, 93% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Connecticut beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Jacksonville, FL to Bridgeport, CT

Moving containers from Jacksonville, Florida, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, cost between $1,257 and $3,899. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Jacksonville costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,257 - $2,178
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,617 - $3,151
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,011 - $3,899

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $792 in Jacksonville, FL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $85 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $170 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Bridgeport, CT, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, FL to Bridgeport, CT

Plan on $646 - $1,772 for a rental moving truck on the 993-mile route from Jacksonville, Florida, to Bridgeport, Connecticut. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $358 - $409
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Jacksonville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $646 - $1,264
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $758 - $1,565
• 4+ bedrooms: $950 - $1,772

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $170 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $74 and $368 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $358 - $409 in fuel for the 993-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $792 in Jacksonville, Florida, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, FL to Bridgeport, CT

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Jacksonville, Florida, to Bridgeport, Connecticut. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,019 and $2,347.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,054 - $1,900
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,306 - $2,347
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,643 - $3,346

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Jacksonville, Florida, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $792.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $85 - $170 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Jacksonville 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.
3. Landstar Ranger, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): Landstar Ranger, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville 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.