($686+) St. Louis, MO to Bridgeport, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from St. Louis, MO to Bridgeport, CT

For the 1,035-mile move from St. Louis, Missouri, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, full-service movers cost between $2,111 and $7,996. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $318 - $2,120 (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 St. Louis generally start around $247 plus $145 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,111 - $4,517
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,366 - $5,841
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,263 - $7,996

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 St. Louis to Bridgeport.

Specialty moving services from St. Louis, MO to Bridgeport, CT

Specialty needs vary by market: 68% of St. Louis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Bridgeport, 63% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from St. Louis 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 St. Louis, MO to Bridgeport, CT

Moving containers from St. Louis, Missouri, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, cost between $1,137 and $3,841. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in St. Louis typically costs about $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from St. Louis to Bridgeport:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,137 - $2,161
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,569 - $3,095
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,956 - $3,841

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $80 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $159 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $742 in St. Louis, MO, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Bridgeport, CT, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers St. Louis 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 St. Louis, MO to Bridgeport, CT

Plan on $686 - $1,848 for a rental moving truck on the 1,035-mile route from St. Louis, Missouri, to Bridgeport, Connecticut. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $349 - $399
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• St. Louis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from St. Louis to Bridgeport based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $686 - $1,202
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $713 - $1,445
• 4+ bedrooms: $868 - $1,848

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $349 - $399 for the 1,035-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 St. Louis, Missouri, for about 5 hours typically costs around $742.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,035-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $159 per night, adding $318 - $477 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $53 and $318.

What are the best moving truck rentals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis, MO to Bridgeport, CT

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from St. Louis, Missouri, 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 $954 and $2,476.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,066 - $1,945
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,171 - $2,476
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,677 - $3,229

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 $80 and $159.
• 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 St. Louis, Missouri, for roughly five hours typically average $742.

What are the best freight companies from St. Louis 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.

Cost of living: St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis 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

For a move from St. Louis, MO, to Bridgeport, CT, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,111 for a studio to $7,996 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,035-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,137 - $3,841. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $686 - $1,848, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,366 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include People's United Bank and Unites Services of America.