($824+) St. Paul, MN to Bridgeport, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from St. Paul, MN to Bridgeport, CT

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,255-mile move from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, with costs ranging from $2,450 - $9,007. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $350 - $2,336. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between St. Paul and Bridgeport. Local movers in St. Paul typically start around $243 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,450 - $5,187
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,986 - $6,679
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,213 - $9,007

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 St. Paul to Bridgeport.

Specialty moving services from St. Paul, MN to Bridgeport, CT

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of St. Paul 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 St. Paul 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.

Moving container costs from St. Paul, MN to Bridgeport, CT

Moving containers from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, cost between $1,372 and $4,719. 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 St. Paul costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from St. Paul to Bridgeport:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,372 - $2,601
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,769 - $3,626
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,281 - $4,719

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both St. Paul, MN and Bridgeport, 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 $818 in St. Paul, MN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $88 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $175 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 St. Paul 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 St. Paul, MN to Bridgeport, CT

Plan on $791 - $2,212 for a rental moving truck on the 1,255-mile route from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Bridgeport, Connecticut. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $466 - $533
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• St. Paul daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from St. Paul to Bridgeport based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $791 - $1,509
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $890 - $1,925
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,108 - $2,212

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $175 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 $76 and $380 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $466 - $533 in fuel for the 1,255-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $818 in St. Paul, Minnesota, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from St. Paul 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 St. Paul, MN to Bridgeport, CT

If you're moving a larger household from St. Paul, Minnesota, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,360 and $2,791.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,187 - $2,229
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,360 - $2,791
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,806 - $3,664

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 $88 - $175 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 St. Paul, Minnesota, typically costs $818.

What are the best freight companies from St. Paul to Bridgeport?

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. T.A. Dedicated, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): T.A. Dedicated, 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: St. Paul, MN 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 St. Paul 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.