($1,364+) Bridgeport, CT to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Bridgeport, CT to Scottsdale, AZ

Hiring full-service movers from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Scottsdale, Arizona, costs between $2,216 and $11,104. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,464-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $386 - $2,572, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Bridgeport and Scottsdale. For a rough baseline, movers based in Bridgeport tend to start around $272 plus $133/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,216 - $5,253
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,458 - $6,894
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,498 - $11,104

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 Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Bridgeport, CT to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of Bridgeport movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Scottsdale, 66% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Arizona are typically members of the Arizona Moving Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Bridgeport, CT to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,785 and $6,722. 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 Scottsdale:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,785 - $3,217
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,290 - $4,758
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,057 - $6,722

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Bridgeport, CT and Scottsdale, AZ. 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 $900 in Bridgeport, CT, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $96 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $193 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 Scottsdale?

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 Scottsdale, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 2,464-mile move from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Scottsdale, Arizona, costs between $1,364 and $3,854, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,008 - $1,152
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• 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 Scottsdale based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,364 - $2,560
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,462 - $3,299
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,884 - $3,854

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $193 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 $84 and $418 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,008 - $1,152 in fuel for the 2,464-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $900 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Scottsdale, AZ

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 Scottsdale, Arizona.

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 $1,923 and $3,996.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,527 - $3,171
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,923 - $3,996
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,522 - $5,118

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $96 - $193 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Bridgeport, Connecticut, typically costs $900.

What are the best freight companies from Bridgeport to Scottsdale?

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.

Cost of living: Bridgeport, CT vs Scottsdale, AZ

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

Our take

The 2,464-mile move from Bridgeport, CT, to Scottsdale, AZ, costs between $2,216 and $11,104 with full-service movers, $1,785 - $6,722 with a moving container, and $1,364 - $3,854 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 $3,458 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Scottsdale tend to point to bountiful arts and recreational activities and beautiful nature, though tourists and terrible traffic come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Honor Health and CVS Health.