($544+) Knoxville, TN to Bridgeport, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Knoxville, TN to Bridgeport, CT

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 766-mile move from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, with prices running from $1,659 - $7,735. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $332 - $2,216 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Knoxville and Bridgeport are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Knoxville movers tend to run around $170 as a base rate plus $113/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,659 - $4,364
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,329 - $6,011
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,964 - $7,735

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 Knoxville to Bridgeport.

Specialty moving services from Knoxville, TN to Bridgeport, CT

Specialty needs vary by market: 71% of Knoxville 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN to Bridgeport, CT

Moving containers from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, cost between $1,014 and $3,435. 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 Knoxville typically runs around $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,014 - $1,902
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,329 - $2,638
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,764 - $3,435

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 Knoxville, TN, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $776, 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 $83 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $166 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Knoxville, TN, 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN to Bridgeport, CT

A rental truck for this 766-mile move from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, costs between $544 and $1,414. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $270 - $309
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Knoxville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $544 - $1,022
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $569 - $1,202
• 4+ bedrooms: $713 - $1,414

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $270 - $309 for the 766-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 Knoxville, Tennessee, for about 5 hours typically costs around $776.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 766-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $166 per night, adding $332 - $499 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $55 and $332.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN 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 Knoxville, Tennessee, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,118 and $2,067.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $960 - $1,695
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,118 - $2,067
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,513 - $2,831

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 $83 and $166.
• 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 Knoxville, Tennessee, for roughly five hours typically average $776.

What are the best freight companies from Knoxville 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.

Cost of living: Knoxville, TN 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 Knoxville 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

The 766-mile move from Knoxville, TN, to Bridgeport, CT, costs between $1,659 and $7,735 with full-service movers, $1,014 - $3,435 with a moving container, and $544 - $1,414 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,329 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

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