($1,406+) Missoula, MT to Bridgeport, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Missoula, MT to Bridgeport, CT

Hiring full-service movers from Missoula, Montana, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, costs between $2,998 and $14,367. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,424-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $370 - $2,468, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Missoula and Bridgeport. For a rough baseline, movers based in Missoula tend to start around $342 plus $150/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,998 - $6,997
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,403 - $9,099
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,528 - $14,367

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 Missoula to Bridgeport.

Specialty moving services from Missoula, MT to Bridgeport, CT

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Missoula 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 Missoula 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 Missoula, MT to Bridgeport, CT

Moving containers from Missoula, Montana, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, cost between $1,814 and $6,622. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Missoula typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,814 - $3,651
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,375 - $5,128
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,233 - $6,622

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 $864 in Missoula, MT. 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 $93 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $185 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 Missoula 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 Missoula, MT to Bridgeport, CT

Truck rentals from Missoula, Montana, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, range from $1,392 - $4,171 for the 2,424-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $952 - $1,088
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Missoula daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,392 - $2,775
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,507 - $3,107
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,942 - $4,171

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 $93 and $432.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $185.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $952 and $1,088 for the 2,424-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 $864 for 2 movers in Missoula, Montana, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Missoula 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 Missoula, MT 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 Missoula, Montana, 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 $1,843 and $3,863.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,699 - $3,222
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,843 - $3,863
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,639 - $5,244

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 $93 - $185 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 Missoula, Montana, typically costs $864.

What are the best freight companies from Missoula to Bridgeport?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Jones Bros Trucking (4.58/5 stars): Jones Bros Trucking is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Missoula, MT 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 Missoula 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.