($1,654+) Bakersfield, CA to Bridgeport, CT Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 2,863-mile relocation from Bakersfield, California, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, cost between $1,369 and $13,111. 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 $347 - $2,312, 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 Bakersfield typically charge a base rate around $420 plus $116 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,369 - $6,808
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,427 - $8,547
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,410 - $13,111

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 Bakersfield to Bridgeport.

Specialty moving services from Bakersfield, CA to Bridgeport, CT

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield to Bridgeport?

Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Connecticut, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Bakersfield, CA to Bridgeport, CT

Moving containers from Bakersfield, California, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, cost between $2,096 and $7,533. 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 Bakersfield typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,096 - $3,765
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,531 - $5,408
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,753 - $7,533

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $87 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $173 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 $809 in Bakersfield, CA, 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 Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield, CA to Bridgeport, CT

Plan on $1,654 - $4,547 for a rental moving truck on the 2,863-mile route from Bakersfield, California, to Bridgeport, Connecticut. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,053 - $1,204
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Bakersfield daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,654 - $3,079
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,881 - $3,781
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,264 - $4,547

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $173 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 $75 and $376 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,053 - $1,204 in fuel for the 2,863-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $809 in Bakersfield, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Bakersfield, California, 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 $1,040 and $4,460.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,942 - $3,566
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,090 - $4,460
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,885 - $6,149

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Bakersfield, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $809.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $87 - $173 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Bakersfield 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.
3. Sidhu Truck Line, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sidhu Truck Line, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield 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.