($514+) Bridgeport, CT to Winston-Salem, NC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Bridgeport, CT to Winston-Salem, NC

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 626-mile move from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with costs ranging from $1,361 - $7,550. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $351 - $2,340. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Bridgeport and Winston-Salem. Local movers in Bridgeport typically start around $272 as a base rate plus $133/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,361 - $3,847
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,135 - $5,557
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,584 - $7,550

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 Bridgeport to Winston-Salem.

Specialty moving services from Bridgeport, CT to Winston-Salem, NC

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Bridgeport movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Winston-Salem, 90% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Bridgeport to Winston-Salem?

North Carolina Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in North Carolina, 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 Bridgeport, CT to Winston-Salem, NC

Moving containers from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, cost between $997 and $3,433. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Bridgeport typically costs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Bridgeport to Winston-Salem:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $997 - $1,897
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,401 - $2,757
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,782 - $3,433

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $88 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $176 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 $819 in Bridgeport, 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 Winston-Salem, NC, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Bridgeport to Winston-Salem?

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 Bridgeport, CT to Winston-Salem, NC

Truck rentals from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, range from $474 - $1,365 for the 626-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $233 - $266
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Bridgeport daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Bridgeport to Winston-Salem based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $474 - $942
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $532 - $1,107
• 4+ bedrooms: $698 - $1,365

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $88 and $410.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $176.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $233 and $266 for the 626-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $819 for 2 movers in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Bridgeport to Winston-Salem?

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 Bridgeport, CT to Winston-Salem, NC

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,053 and $2,206.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Bridgeport to Winston-Salem:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $963 - $1,707
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,089 - $2,206
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,512 - $2,691

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $88 - $176 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for about five hours typically runs $819.

What are the best freight companies from Bridgeport to Winston-Salem?

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. William B Meyer, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): William B Meyer, Inc. 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: Bridgeport, CT vs Winston-Salem, NC

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