($1,633+) Anaheim, CA to Hartford, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Anaheim, CA to Hartford, CT

Hiring full-service movers from Anaheim, California, to Hartford, Connecticut, costs between $1,397 and $13,504. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,885-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $423 - $2,820, 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 Anaheim and Hartford. For a rough baseline, movers based in Anaheim tend to start around $182 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 Anaheim to Hartford:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,397 - $6,742
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,513 - $8,716
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,006 - $13,504

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 Anaheim to Hartford.

Specialty moving services from Anaheim, CA to Hartford, CT

Specialty needs vary by market — 84% of Anaheim movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Hartford, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Anaheim to Hartford?

Movers licensed to operate in Connecticut are typically members of the Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Anaheim, CA to Hartford, CT

Moving containers from Anaheim, California, to Hartford, Connecticut, cost between $2,149 and $8,040. 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 Anaheim runs about $110/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Anaheim to Hartford:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,149 - $4,185
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,573 - $5,496
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,552 - $8,040

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $106 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $212 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 $987 in Anaheim, 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 Hartford, CT, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Anaheim to Hartford?

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 Anaheim, CA to Hartford, CT

Renting a moving truck for the 2,885-mile move from Anaheim, California, to Hartford, Connecticut, costs between $1,633 and $4,631, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,294 - $1,479
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Anaheim daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Anaheim to Hartford based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,633 - $3,265
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,859 - $4,003
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,397 - $4,631

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Anaheim, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $987.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,294 - $1,479 for the 2,885-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $85 and $458, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $212 per night for hotel stops on the 2,885-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $423 - $635.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Anaheim to Hartford?

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 Anaheim, CA to Hartford, CT

For larger DIY moves from Anaheim, 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 Hartford, 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 most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $2,166 and $4,486.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,841 - $3,623
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,166 - $4,486
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,960 - $6,003

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Anaheim, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $987.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $106 - $212 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 Anaheim to Hartford?

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. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling 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: Anaheim, CA vs Hartford, CT

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Hartford, side by side with Anaheim 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.