($1,583+) Los Angeles, CA to Hartford, CT Movers
The cost to move from Los Angeles, CA to Hartford, CT ranges from $1,469 to $13,638, with an average cost of $5,100. Moves can be as low as $1,583 if you're wanting to DIY it.
This move covers about 2,891 miles and usually takes 7 to 21 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
Compare moving options from Los Angeles, CA to Hartford, CT
Moving options from Los Angeles to Hartford fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service costs run $1,469 - $13,638 on this route depending on how much you're moving, with an average cost of $5,100, and movers handle all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 30% less for the same home size, and rental trucks are around 60% less, though both require you to handle the loading. This particular route covers 2,891 miles and typically takes 7 to 21 days depending on the service you pick.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 2,891-mile route from Los Angeles to Hartford, broken down by home size:
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Rental truck | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $1,469 - $6,349 | $2,046 - $4,065 | $1,699 - $3,330 | $1,785 - $3,408 |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | $4,298 - $8,457 | $2,600 - $5,664 | $1,877 - $3,657 | $2,230 - $4,666 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $7,925 - $13,638 | $3,848 - $7,810 | $2,283 - $4,631 | $2,812 - $6,187 |
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Los Angeles, CA to Hartford, CT
A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,891-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Hartford, Connecticut, with prices running from $1,469 - $13,638. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $418 - $2,784 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Los Angeles and Hartford are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Los Angeles movers tend to run around $200 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover, for comparison.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Los Angeles to Hartford:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,469 - $6,349
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,298 - $8,457
- 4+ bedrooms: $7,925 - $13,638
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 Hartford.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from California to Connecticut. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Demand for full-service movers surges during peak moving season from May - September, pushing prices higher. Shifting your move to a cooler month could save you a meaningful amount on your total bill.
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Specialty moving services from Los Angeles, CA to Hartford, CT
Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Los Angeles movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Hartford, 94% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing100% of local movers | $696 - $6,960 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready88% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: Sterling Van Lines | $278 - $1,670/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $418 - $3,341 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage41% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs55% of local movers | $1,392 - $4,176 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $3,480 - $13,920 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $1,043 - $1,981 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items68% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Sterling Van Lines | $1,392 - $3,480 |
| Piano | Any piano type79% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: Sterling Van Lines | $1,114 - $4,872 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling43% of local movers | $418 - $2,088 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect30% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Sterling Van Lines | $905 - $2,784 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $418 - $20,880+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $418 - $4,872+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Los Angeles to Hartford?
If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut is a good first thing to confirm.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
- American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
- Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national full-service movers are the more cost-efficient choice. Local movers in Los Angeles, CA, often charge 30% - 40% more at that distance because their operations aren't built for long-haul logistics. The exception is if you want a dedicated point-to-point truck with an average 2-day delivery, though that level of service generally increases your total cost.
Moving container costs from Los Angeles, CA to Hartford, CT
Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Hartford, Connecticut, cost between $2,046 and $7,810. 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 Hartford. 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 Hartford:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,046 - $4,065
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,600 - $5,664
- 4+ bedrooms: $3,848 - $7,810
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $104 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $209 per month.
- Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Hartford, CT, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
- Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $974 in Los Angeles, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a California to Connecticut move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $2,046. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $2,600 - $5,664, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.
What are the best moving containers Los Angeles to Hartford?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Los Angeles to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Los Angeles:
- Sterling Van Lines (4.6/5), 35 years in business
- Rigo's Moving Company Inc (4.3/5), 12 years in business
- Box-N-Go, LLC (4.8/5), 19 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Los Angeles, CA to Hartford, CT
Plan on $1,699 - $4,631 for a rental moving truck on the 2,891-mile route from Los Angeles, California, to Hartford, Connecticut. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:
- Fuel for the drive: $1,280 - $1,463
- Daily insurance: $42/day
- Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
- Los Angeles daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Los Angeles to Hartford based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,699 - $3,330
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,877 - $3,657
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,283 - $4,631
Pro tip: Truck rental pricing for a move from Los Angeles to Hartford starts at $1,699 - $4,631, but that number does not tell the whole story. Fuel ($1,280 - $1,463) , overnight lodging ($209/night), meals, and equipment rentals are all separate. Plan for an additional $600 - $1,200 on top of your base rate to cover those costs.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $209 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 $90 and $452 to your total.
- Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
- Gas: Plan on spending $1,280 - $1,463 in fuel for the 2,891-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
- Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $974 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 Hartford?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Hartford, CT
If you're moving a larger household from Los Angeles, California, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Hartford, Connecticut.
Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $2,230 and $4,666.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Los Angeles to Hartford:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,785 - $3,408
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,230 - $4,666
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,812 - $6,187
Pro tip: Loading a freight trailer is a bit different from filling a container. The 4-foot ramp can be steep with large items, and getting the most out of 8 feet of vertical clearance takes planning. Since pricing is based on linear feet used, every inch of wasted space has a cost.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
- Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Los Angeles, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $974.
- More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $104 and $209 per foot.
What are the best freight companies from Los Angeles to Hartford?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Pro tip: If speed matters on your move from Los Angeles to Hartford, freight trailers are one of the fastest interstate options available, second only to renting a truck and driving it yourself. The tradeoff is that freight works best when you're ready to receive your belongings on the other end. If your timeline is tight on the receiving side or you need a short storage buffer, a moving container might be a better fit.
Cost of living: Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles on housing, income, and taxes.
| Measure | Los Angeles, CA | Hartford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living index | 162 | 105 |
| Average rent | $2,960/mo | $1,330/mo |
| Median home value | $878,142 | $217,237 |
| Average income | $80,366/yr | $45,300/yr |
| Unemployment rate | 10.6% | 14.0% |
| State income tax | Up to 13.3% | Up to 3.0% |
| Walkability score | 69/100 | 67/100 |
| Safety index | 46.19/100 | 36.25/100 |
| Air quality | Moderate | Moderate |
Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Hartford, CT to Los Angeles, CA guide.
Why moveBuddha is the smarter way to find a mover:
Over the last 3 months, moveBuddha has processed 10 real quotes from California to Connecticut, so we know current pricing better than most. Checking our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates. California alone has 374 movers in our database, worth knowing for a 2,891-mile move like this one.
Our take
A move from Los Angeles, CA, to Hartford, CT, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,469 - $13,638 on the 2,891-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $2,046 - $7,810, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,699 - $4,631. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $4,298 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Aetna and Prudential Retirement Insurance And Annuity Co.
FAQs: Moving from Los Angeles, CA, to Hartford, CT
What are some tips for saving money on a move from Los Angeles, CA to Hartford, CT?
Cutting 500 pounds from your shipment, roughly one bedroom's worth of items, saves approximately $200 - $400 on a full-service move on this route. Beyond that, staying organized matters just as much. A solid moving checklist keeps you on schedule and helps you avoid costly last-minute mistakes.
What do local movers charge in Los Angeles?
Local movers based in Los Angeles typically start around $200 as a base rate, plus $100/hour per mover. That's a useful baseline if you're hiring help just to load a rental truck or container rather than booking a full long-distance move. Rates in Hartford run similarly and are worth checking if you need help unloading on the other end.
How long does a move from Los Angeles, CA to Hartford, CT take?
Full-service movers and container companies typically complete this route in 5 - 7 days, since carriers consolidate shipments heading the same direction. Freight trailers are usually the fastest option outside of driving yourself, with deliveries in 3 - 5 days, though you'll need to be ready to receive your shipment on arrival. Driving a rental truck yourself puts the schedule entirely in your hands.
What are the best neighborhoods in Hartford?
For families, Weatogue, Avon, and Simsbury are worth a look in Hartford. If you're moving solo or without kids, Downtown, Asylum Hill, and Rocky Hill tend to be popular picks instead.
What is the cheapest way to move from Los Angeles, CA to Hartford, CT?
Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $1,877 - $3,657. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.
What percentage of Los Angeles movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 79% of movers in Los Angeles handle piano moves, and 68% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.