($980+) Hartford, CT to Dallas, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Hartford, CT to Dallas, TX

For the 1,669-mile move from Hartford, Connecticut, to Dallas, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,267 and $9,218. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $309 - $2,060 (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 Hartford generally start around $300 plus $180 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,267 - $4,772
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,169 - $6,893
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,561 - $9,218

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 Hartford to Dallas.

Specialty moving services from Hartford, CT to Dallas, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Hartford movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Dallas, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Hartford to Dallas?

Look for Southwest Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Texas 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 Hartford, CT to Dallas, TX

Moving containers from Hartford, Connecticut, to Dallas, Texas, cost between $1,498 and $5,125. 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 Hartford costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Hartford to Dallas:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,498 - $2,763
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,994 - $4,063
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,719 - $5,125

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Hartford, CT and Dallas, TX. 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 $721 in Hartford, CT, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $77 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $155 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 Hartford to Dallas?

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 Hartford, CT to Dallas, TX

A rental truck for this 1,669-mile move from Hartford, Connecticut, to Dallas, Texas, costs between $1,000 and $2,766. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $547 - $625
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Hartford daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Hartford to Dallas based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,000 - $1,901
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,094 - $2,426
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,433 - $2,766

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $547 - $625 for the 1,669-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 Hartford, Connecticut, for about 5 hours typically costs around $721.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,669-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $155 per night, adding $309 - $464 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $52 and $309.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Hartford to Dallas?

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 Hartford, CT to Dallas, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Hartford, 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 Dallas, Texas.

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 $1,516 and $3,155.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,429 - $2,512
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,516 - $3,155
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,132 - $4,441

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 $77 and $155.
• 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 Hartford, Connecticut, for roughly five hours typically average $721.

What are the best freight companies from Hartford to Dallas?

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. North Atlantic Trucking, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): North Atlantic Trucking, 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: Hartford, CT vs Dallas, TX

Day-to-day costs in Dallas are close to what you're used to in Hartford: cost of living index of 100 versus 105, with average rent of $1,774/mo compared to $1,330/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 67/100 and 36.25/100 in Hartford versus 46/100 and 48.6/100 in Dallas.