($435+) Durham, NC to Bridgeport, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Durham, NC to Bridgeport, CT

Full-service movers for the 543-mile relocation from Durham, North Carolina, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, cost between $1,196 and $7,049. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $345 - $2,300, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Durham typically charge a base rate around $240 plus $122 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,196 - $3,558
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,871 - $5,058
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,383 - $7,049

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 Durham to Bridgeport.

Specialty moving services from Durham, NC to Bridgeport, CT

Specialty needs vary by market: 59% of Durham movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Bridgeport, 63% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Durham, NC to Bridgeport, CT

Moving containers from Durham, North Carolina, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, cost between $988 and $2,941. 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 Durham typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $988 - $1,670
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,229 - $2,331
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,637 - $2,941

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $86 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $173 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Bridgeport, CT, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $805 in Durham, NC. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Durham 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 Durham, NC to Bridgeport, CT

Truck rentals from Durham, North Carolina, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, range from $435 - $1,167 for the 543-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $199 - $227
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Durham daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $435 - $769
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $479 - $912
• 4+ bedrooms: $568 - $1,167

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 $86 and $403.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $173.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $199 and $227 for the 543-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 $805 for 2 movers in Durham, North Carolina, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Durham 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 Durham, NC to Bridgeport, CT

If you're moving a larger household from Durham, North Carolina, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,003 and $1,999.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $864 - $1,489
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,003 - $1,999
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,336 - $2,499

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Durham, North Carolina, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $805.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $86 - $173 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Durham to Bridgeport?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Durham, NC 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 Durham 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

How you handle your interstate move from Durham, NC, to Bridgeport, CT, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,196 - $7,049 on the 543-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $988 - $2,941 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $435 - $1,167 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $1,871 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include People's United Bank and Unites Services of America.