($1,558+) Los Angeles, CA to Bridgeport, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Los Angeles, CA to Bridgeport, CT

For the 2,848-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, full-service movers cost between $1,356 and $12,985. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $458 - $3,056 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Los Angeles generally start around $200 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,356 - $6,165
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,174 - $8,464
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,853 - $12,985

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 Los Angeles to Bridgeport.

Specialty moving services from Los Angeles, CA to Bridgeport, CT

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Bridgeport, CT

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, cost between $1,941 and $7,563. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Bridgeport. If you go over that window, storage in Los Angeles adds around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,941 - $4,096
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,783 - $5,598
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,731 - $7,563

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Los Angeles, CA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $1,070, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $115 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $229 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Los Angeles, CA, and Bridgeport, CT, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Bridgeport, CT

A rental truck for this 2,848-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, costs between $1,673 and $4,418. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,385 - $1,582
• Daily insurance: $46/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $31
• Los Angeles daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,673 - $3,308
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,866 - $3,788
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,247 - $4,418

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $229 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 $99 and $497 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,385 - $1,582 in fuel for the 2,848-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,070 in Los Angeles, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

For larger DIY moves from Los Angeles, 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 most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $2,184 and $4,256.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,876 - $3,510
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,184 - $4,256
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,985 - $5,808

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Los Angeles, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,070.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $115 - $229 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 Los Angeles 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. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, LLC 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: Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles 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.