($1,550+) Reno, NV to Hartford, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Reno, NV to Hartford, CT

Full-service movers for the 2,789-mile relocation from Reno, Nevada, to Hartford, Connecticut, cost between $2,713 and $13,377. 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 $340 - $2,268, 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 Reno typically charge a base rate around $404 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,713 - $6,548
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,050 - $8,717
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,248 - $13,377

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 Reno to Hartford.

Specialty moving services from Reno, NV to Hartford, CT

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Reno movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Hartford, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Reno to Hartford?

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 Reno, NV to Hartford, CT

Moving containers from Reno, Nevada, to Hartford, Connecticut, cost between $1,981 and $7,094. 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 Reno typically runs around $110/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Reno to Hartford:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,981 - $3,776
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,726 - $5,474
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,616 - $7,094

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $85 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $170 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Hartford, 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 $794 in Reno, NV. 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 Reno to Hartford?

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 Reno, NV to Hartford, CT

A rental truck for this 2,789-mile move from Reno, Nevada, to Hartford, Connecticut, costs between $1,663 and $4,392. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,006 - $1,150
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Reno daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.29

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Reno to Hartford based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,663 - $3,225
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,731 - $3,764
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,299 - $4,392

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 $85 and $397.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $170.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $1,006 and $1,150 for the 2,789-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 $794 for 2 movers in Reno, Nevada, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Reno to Hartford?

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 Reno, NV to Hartford, CT

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Reno, Nevada, to Hartford, Connecticut. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,021 and $4,336.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,764 - $3,573
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,013 - $4,336
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,038 - $5,676

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $85 and $170.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Reno, Nevada, for roughly five hours typically average $794.

What are the best freight companies from Reno to Hartford?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. High Mountain Transport, LLC (4.76/5 stars): High Mountain Transport, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Reno, NV vs Hartford, CT

Day-to-day costs in Hartford are close to what you're used to in Reno: cost of living index of 105 versus 119, with average rent of $1,330/mo compared to $1,700/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 40/100 and 53.74/100 in Reno versus 67/100 and 36.25/100 in Hartford.