($479+) Raleigh, NC to Bridgeport, CT Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 565-mile relocation from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, cost between $1,285 and $7,544. 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 $358 - $2,384, 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 Raleigh typically charge a base rate around $226 plus $93 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,285 - $4,009
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,044 - $5,391
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,674 - $7,544

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 Raleigh to Bridgeport.

Specialty moving services from Raleigh, NC to Bridgeport, CT

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC to Bridgeport, CT

Moving containers from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, cost between $1,056 and $3,256. 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 Raleigh runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,056 - $1,736
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,289 - $2,627
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,771 - $3,256

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Raleigh, NC, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $834, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $89 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $179 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Raleigh, NC, and Bridgeport, CT, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

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

Truck rentals from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, range from $437 - $1,249 for the 565-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $214 - $245
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Raleigh daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $437 - $830
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $481 - $995
• 4+ bedrooms: $643 - $1,249

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $214 - $245 for the 565-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Raleigh, North Carolina, for about 5 hours typically costs around $834.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 565-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $179 per night, adding $358 - $536 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $60 and $358.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, North Carolina, 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 $1,012 and $2,122.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $896 - $1,612
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,012 - $2,122
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,431 - $2,735

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 $89 - $179 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Raleigh, North Carolina, for about five hours typically runs $834.

What are the best freight companies from Raleigh 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. Southern Express, Inc. (4.3/5 stars): Southern Express, Inc. 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: Raleigh, 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 Raleigh 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.