($520+) Dayton, OH to Bridgeport, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dayton, OH to Bridgeport, CT

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 689-mile move from Dayton, Ohio, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, with costs ranging from $1,679 - $8,436. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $311 - $2,072. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Dayton and Bridgeport. Local movers in Dayton typically start around $330 as a base rate plus $140/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,679 - $4,721
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,411 - $6,288
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,088 - $8,436

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 Dayton to Bridgeport.

Specialty moving services from Dayton, OH to Bridgeport, CT

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Dayton movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Bridgeport, 93% of movers offer the same service.

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Dayton, OH to Bridgeport, CT

Moving containers from Dayton, Ohio, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, cost between $1,051 and $3,353. 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 Dayton runs about $60/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Dayton to Bridgeport:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,051 - $1,846
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,321 - $2,746
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,860 - $3,353

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $78 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $155 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Bridgeport, CT, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $725 in Dayton, OH. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to Bridgeport, CT

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 689 miles from Dayton, Ohio, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, running $541 - $1,358. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $227 - $260
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Dayton daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Dayton to Bridgeport based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $541 - $1,012
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $595 - $1,226
• 4+ bedrooms: $679 - $1,358

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $78 and $363.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $155.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $227 and $260 for the 689-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $725 for 2 movers in Dayton, Ohio, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to Bridgeport, CT

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 Dayton, Ohio, to Bridgeport, Connecticut. 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 $1,113 and $2,153.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $985 - $1,697
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,113 - $2,153
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,503 - $2,711

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 Dayton, Ohio, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $725.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $78 and $155 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Dayton to Bridgeport?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co (4.88/5 stars): ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Dayton, OH 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 Dayton 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.