($533+) Detroit, MI to Bridgeport, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Detroit, MI to Bridgeport, CT

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 673-mile move from Detroit, Michigan, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, with prices running from $1,615 - $8,685. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $332 - $2,216 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Detroit and Bridgeport are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Detroit movers tend to run around $248 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,615 - $4,438
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,312 - $6,004
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,272 - $8,685

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 Detroit to Bridgeport.

Specialty moving services from Detroit, MI to Bridgeport, CT

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Detroit 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 Detroit to Bridgeport?

Movers licensed to operate in Connecticut are typically members of the Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Detroit, MI to Bridgeport, CT

Moving containers from Detroit, Michigan, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, cost between $1,114 and $3,481. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Detroit runs about $85/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,114 - $2,016
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,293 - $2,526
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,894 - $3,481

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $776 in Detroit, MI. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $83 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $166 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Bridgeport, CT, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Detroit 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 Detroit, MI to Bridgeport, CT

A rental truck for this 673-mile move from Detroit, Michigan, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, costs between $497 and $1,349. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $237 - $271
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Detroit daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $497 - $958
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $536 - $1,115
• 4+ bedrooms: $683 - $1,349

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $166 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 $72 and $360 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $237 - $271 in fuel for the 673-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $776 in Detroit, Michigan, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Detroit 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 Detroit, MI to Bridgeport, CT

For larger DIY moves from Detroit, Michigan, 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 Bridgeport, 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 $1,046 and $2,106.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $945 - $1,780
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,046 - $2,106
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,428 - $2,867

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 $83 - $166 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 Detroit, Michigan, typically costs $776.

What are the best freight companies from Detroit to Bridgeport?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. XPO Logistics Freight, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): XPO Logistics Freight, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Detroit, MI vs Bridgeport, CT

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