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

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

Hiring full-service movers from Los Angeles, California, to Hartford, Connecticut, costs between $1,361 and $12,380. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,891-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $418 - $2,784, 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 Los Angeles and Hartford. For a rough baseline, movers based in Los Angeles tend to start around $200 plus $100/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 Los Angeles to Hartford:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,361 - $6,310
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,979 - $7,825
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,105 - $12,380

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.

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.

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

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 Los Angeles, CA to Hartford, CT

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Hartford, Connecticut, cost between $1,992 and $7,090. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Los Angeles typically runs around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,992 - $3,842
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,456 - $5,353
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,497 - $7,090

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.

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

Plan on $1,590 - $4,330 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

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,590 - $2,932
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,757 - $3,784
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,223 - $4,330

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Los Angeles, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $974.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,280 - $1,463 for the 2,891-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 $84 and $452, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $209 per night for hotel stops on the 2,891-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $418 - $626.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Hartford, 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 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 $2,129 and $4,197.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,704 - $3,355
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,129 - $4,197
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,854 - $5,672

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 $104 - $209 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 Los Angeles, California, typically costs $974.

What are the best freight companies from Los Angeles to Hartford?

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 (4.7/5 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 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.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.