($1,405+) Bridgeport, CT to Gilbert, AZ Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,465-mile move from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Gilbert, Arizona, with prices running from $2,216 - $10,777. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $386 - $2,572 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Bridgeport and Gilbert are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Bridgeport movers tend to run around $272 as a base rate plus $133/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,216 - $5,200
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,424 - $6,894
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,243 - $10,777

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 Gilbert.

Specialty moving services from Bridgeport, CT to Gilbert, AZ

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

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

Look for Arizona Moving Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Arizona 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 Gilbert, AZ

Moving containers from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Gilbert, Arizona, cost between $1,820 and $6,463. 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 Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,820 - $3,522
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,382 - $4,567
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,309 - $6,463

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Bridgeport, CT and Gilbert, 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 Gilbert?

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 Gilbert, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 2,465-mile move from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Gilbert, Arizona, costs between $1,405 and $3,738, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,009 - $1,153
• 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 Gilbert based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,405 - $2,771
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,403 - $3,205
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,865 - $3,738

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 $1,009 - $1,153 in fuel for the 2,465-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 Gilbert?

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 Gilbert, AZ

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 Gilbert, Arizona. 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,868 and $3,920.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,512 - $2,927
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,868 - $3,920
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,496 - $5,222

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $900.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $96 and $193 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Bridgeport to Gilbert?

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.

Cost of living: Bridgeport, CT vs Gilbert, AZ

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

How you handle your interstate move from Bridgeport, CT, to Gilbert, AZ, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,216 - $10,777 on the 2,465-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,820 - $6,463 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,405 - $3,738 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,424 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Gilbert tend to point to quality education and fantastic weather, though high cost of living and hot summers come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Gilbert Public Schools and Banner Health 2,268.