($184+) Boston, MA to Bridgeport, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Boston, MA to Bridgeport, CT

For the 152-mile move from Boston, Massachusetts, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, full-service movers cost between $720 and $4,946. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $439 - $2,924 (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 Boston generally start around $340 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $720 - $2,965
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,282 - $3,579
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,725 - $4,946

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 Boston to Bridgeport.

Specialty moving services from Boston, MA to Bridgeport, CT

Specialty needs vary by market — 96% of Boston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Bridgeport, 93% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Connecticut beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

How much do local movers cost in Boston, MA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Boston to Bridgeport with a local mover averages $1,282 - $3,579. For moves under 500 miles, local moving companies in Boston, MA can be a practical and cost-effective alternative to national carriers. Many price shorter moves using hourly or regional rates that may come in lower overall, with leaner operations and tighter service areas often translating to more flexible scheduling and a more personalized experience.

Keep in mind that not every local mover is authorized for moves that cross city or state lines. Always confirm interstate licensing and proper insurance before booking.

Moving container costs from Boston, MA to Bridgeport, CT

Moving containers from Boston, Massachusetts, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, cost between $761 and $2,304. 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 Boston typically costs about $145/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Boston to Bridgeport:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $761 - $1,357
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $977 - $1,707
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,208 - $2,304

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $110 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $219 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 $1,023 in Boston, MA, 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 Bridgeport, CT, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Boston to Bridgeport?

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 Boston, MA to Bridgeport, CT

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 152 miles from Boston, Massachusetts, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, running $170 - $381. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $71 - $81
• Daily insurance: $44/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Boston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Boston to Bridgeport based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $170 - $290
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $181 - $353
• 4+ bedrooms: $220 - $381

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $219 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 $95 and $475 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $71 - $81 in fuel for the 152-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,023 in Boston, Massachusetts, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Boston to Bridgeport?

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 Boston, MA to Bridgeport, CT

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Boston, Massachusetts, to Bridgeport, Connecticut. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $781 and $1,365.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $670 - $1,245
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $781 - $1,365
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,027 - $1,754

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 $110 - $219 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Boston, Massachusetts, for about five hours typically runs $1,023.

What are the best freight companies from Boston to Bridgeport?

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. Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Clean Harbors Environmental Services, 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: Boston, MA vs Bridgeport, CT

Day-to-day costs in Bridgeport are close to what you're used to in Boston: cost of living index of 139 versus 151, with average rent of $2,100/mo compared to $3,400/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 98/100 and 60.12/100 in Boston versus 66/100 and 39.4/100 in Bridgeport.