($707+) Bridgeport, CT to Madison, WI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Bridgeport, CT to Madison, WI

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,003-mile move from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Madison, Wisconsin, with costs ranging from $2,017 - $7,899. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $374 - $2,492. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Bridgeport and Madison. Local movers in Bridgeport typically start around $272 as a base rate plus $133/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,017 - $4,917
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,437 - $5,969
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,156 - $7,899

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 Madison.

Specialty moving services from Bridgeport, CT to Madison, WI

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Bridgeport movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Madison, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Wisconsin Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Wisconsin 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 Bridgeport, CT to Madison, WI

Moving containers from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Madison, Wisconsin, cost between $1,280 and $4,067. 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 Madison:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,280 - $2,223
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,585 - $3,247
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,053 - $4,067

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Bridgeport, CT and Madison, WI. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $872 in Bridgeport, CT, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $93 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $187 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Bridgeport to Madison?

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 Madison, WI

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,003 miles from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Madison, Wisconsin, running $700 - $1,903. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $398 - $454
• Daily insurance: $37/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 Madison based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $700 - $1,303
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $711 - $1,642
• 4+ bedrooms: $978 - $1,903

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $187 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 $81 and $405 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $398 - $454 in fuel for the 1,003-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $872 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Madison, WI

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Madison, Wisconsin. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,318 and $2,497.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,108 - $2,061
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,318 - $2,497
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,608 - $3,417

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $93 - $187 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for about five hours typically runs $872.

What are the best freight companies from Bridgeport to Madison?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. William B Meyer, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): William B Meyer, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Bridgeport, CT vs Madison, WI

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Madison, 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.