($1,609+) Irvine, CA to Bridgeport, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Irvine, CA to Bridgeport, CT

Hiring full-service movers from Irvine, California, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, costs between $1,373 and $12,618. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,846-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $464 - $3,092, 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 Irvine and Bridgeport. For a rough baseline, movers based in Irvine tend to start around $197 plus $75/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 Irvine to Bridgeport:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,373 - $5,875
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,175 - $7,744
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,481 - $12,618

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 Irvine to Bridgeport.

Specialty moving services from Irvine, CA to Bridgeport, CT

Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Irvine 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 Irvine 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 Irvine, CA to Bridgeport, CT

Moving containers from Irvine, California, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, cost between $1,869 and $6,990. 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 Irvine typically costs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,869 - $3,678
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,625 - $5,123
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,278 - $6,990

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 $1,082 in Irvine, CA. 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 $116 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $232 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 Irvine 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 Irvine, CA to Bridgeport, CT

A rental truck for this 2,846-mile move from Irvine, California, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, costs between $1,563 and $4,255. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,400 - $1,600
• Daily insurance: $46/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $31
• Irvine daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,563 - $3,000
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,726 - $3,752
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,140 - $4,255

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $232 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Irvine, California, usually costs about $1,082 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,846-mile drive falls between $1,400 and $1,600, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $77 and $464 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Irvine 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 Irvine, CA to Bridgeport, CT

For larger DIY moves from Irvine, California, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $2,019 and $4,265.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,648 - $3,177
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,019 - $4,265
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,705 - $5,877

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 $116 - $232 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 Irvine, California, typically costs $1,082.

What are the best freight companies from Irvine 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: Irvine, CA 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 Irvine 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 Irvine, CA, to Bridgeport, CT, 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 $1,373 - $12,618 on the 2,846-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,869 - $6,990 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,563 - $4,255 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $4,175 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

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