($774+) Hartford, CT to Montgomery, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Hartford, CT to Montgomery, AL

Full-service movers for the 1,146-mile relocation from Hartford, Connecticut, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $2,168 and $7,796. 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 $284 - $1,892, 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 Hartford typically charge a base rate around $300 plus $180 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,168 - $4,784
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,594 - $5,891
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,265 - $7,796

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 Hartford to Montgomery.

Specialty moving services from Hartford, CT to Montgomery, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Hartford movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Montgomery, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

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1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Moving container costs from Hartford, CT to Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from Hartford, Connecticut, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,289 and $4,127. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Hartford costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,289 - $2,361
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,610 - $3,222
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,333 - $4,127

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $71 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $142 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 $662 in Hartford, CT, 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 Montgomery, AL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Hartford to Montgomery?

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 Hartford, CT to Montgomery, AL

Plan on $728 - $2,091 for a rental moving truck on the 1,146-mile route from Hartford, Connecticut, to Montgomery, Alabama. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $345 - $394
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Hartford daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $728 - $1,386
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $852 - $1,803
• 4+ bedrooms: $988 - $2,091

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $345 - $394 for the 1,146-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Hartford, Connecticut, for about 5 hours typically costs around $662.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,146-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $142 per night, adding $284 - $426 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $47 and $284.

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

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 Hartford, CT to Montgomery, AL

For larger DIY moves from Hartford, Connecticut, 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 Montgomery, Alabama.

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 $1,288 and $2,683.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,206 - $2,189
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,288 - $2,683
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,724 - $3,511

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 Hartford, Connecticut, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $662.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $71 and $142 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Hartford to Montgomery?

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. North Atlantic Trucking, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): North Atlantic Trucking, Inc. 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: Hartford, CT vs Montgomery, AL

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