($534+) Indianapolis, IN to New Haven, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Indianapolis, IN to New Haven, CT

For the 812-mile move from Indianapolis, Indiana, to New Haven, Connecticut, full-service movers cost between $1,596 and $7,739. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $286 - $1,904 (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 Indianapolis generally start around $245 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Indianapolis to New Haven:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,596 - $4,204
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,258 - $5,565
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,619 - $7,739

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 Indianapolis to New Haven.

Specialty moving services from Indianapolis, IN to New Haven, CT

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Indianapolis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In New Haven, 67% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Indianapolis to New Haven?

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 Indianapolis, IN to New Haven, CT

Moving containers from Indianapolis, Indiana, to New Haven, Connecticut, cost between $1,012 and $3,553. 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 Indianapolis costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Indianapolis to New Haven:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,012 - $2,020
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,328 - $2,830
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,837 - $3,553

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Indianapolis, IN and New Haven, CT. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $666 in Indianapolis, IN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $71 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $143 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Indianapolis to New Haven?

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 Indianapolis, IN to New Haven, CT

Renting a moving truck for the 812-mile move from Indianapolis, Indiana, to New Haven, Connecticut, costs between $534 and $1,465, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $246 - $281
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Indianapolis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Indianapolis to New Haven based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $534 - $996
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $570 - $1,296
• 4+ bedrooms: $790 - $1,465

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $143 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 $62 and $309 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $246 - $281 in fuel for the 812-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $666 in Indianapolis, Indiana, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Indianapolis to New Haven?

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 Indianapolis, IN to New Haven, CT

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Indianapolis, Indiana, to New Haven, Connecticut, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,084 and $2,134.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Indianapolis to New Haven:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $939 - $1,696
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,084 - $2,134
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,514 - $2,870

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 Indianapolis, Indiana, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $666.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $71 and $143 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Indianapolis to New Haven?

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.

Cost of living: Indianapolis, IN vs New Haven, CT

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

Our take

A move from Indianapolis, IN, to New Haven, 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 $1,596 - $7,739 on the 812-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,012 - $3,553, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $534 - $1,465. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,258 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 ASSA ABLOY Group and ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions - US.