($657+) Nashville, TN to Bridgeport, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Nashville, TN to Bridgeport, CT

Full-service movers for the 954-mile relocation from Nashville, Tennessee, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, cost between $1,997 and $8,001. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $356 - $2,372, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Nashville typically charge a base rate around $275 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,997 - $4,637
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,548 - $5,847
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,341 - $8,001

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 Nashville to Bridgeport.

Specialty moving services from Nashville, TN to Bridgeport, CT

Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Nashville 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 Nashville to Bridgeport?

All three below meet the standards set by the Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut, the group most Connecticut movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Nashville, TN to Bridgeport, CT

Moving containers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, cost between $1,200 and $3,908. 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 Nashville costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,200 - $2,183
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,513 - $2,888
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,960 - $3,908

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $830 in Nashville, TN. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $89 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $178 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Bridgeport, CT, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Nashville 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 Nashville, TN to Bridgeport, CT

Renting a moving truck for the 954-mile move from Nashville, Tennessee, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, costs between $657 and $1,762, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $360 - $411
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Nashville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $657 - $1,219
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $709 - $1,506
• 4+ bedrooms: $855 - $1,762

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $360 - $411 for the 954-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 Nashville, Tennessee, for about 5 hours typically costs around $830.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 954-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $178 per night, adding $356 - $534 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $59 and $356.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Nashville 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 Nashville, TN to Bridgeport, CT

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Nashville, Tennessee, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,234 and $2,380.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,059 - $1,964
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,234 - $2,380
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,648 - $3,003

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 $89 and $178.
• 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 Nashville, Tennessee, for roughly five hours typically average $830.

What are the best freight companies from Nashville 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.

Cost of living: Nashville, TN 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 Nashville 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

Full-service movers on the 954-mile route from Nashville, TN, to Bridgeport, CT, run $1,997 - $8,001 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,200 - $3,908, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $657 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,548, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

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