($1,005+) Dallas, TX to Bridgeport, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dallas, TX to Bridgeport, CT

For the 1,616-mile move from Dallas, Texas, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, full-service movers cost between $2,459 and $10,154. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $347 - $2,312 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Dallas generally start around $179 plus $60 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,459 - $5,262
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,131 - $7,257
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,564 - $10,154

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 Dallas to Bridgeport.

Specialty moving services from Dallas, TX to Bridgeport, CT

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Dallas 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 Dallas to Bridgeport?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Dallas, TX to Bridgeport, CT

Moving containers from Dallas, Texas, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, cost between $1,565 and $5,348. 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 Dallas runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,565 - $2,942
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,886 - $3,722
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,729 - $5,348

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $87 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $173 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $809 in Dallas, TX, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Bridgeport, CT, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Dallas 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 Dallas, TX to Bridgeport, CT

Truck rentals from Dallas, Texas, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, range from $995 - $2,778 for the 1,616-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $594 - $679
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Dallas daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $995 - $1,968
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,032 - $2,180
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,398 - $2,778

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $594 - $679 for the 1,616-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 Dallas, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $809.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,616-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $173 per night, adding $347 - $520 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $58 and $347.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dallas 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 Dallas, TX to Bridgeport, CT

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Dallas, Texas, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,571 and $3,260.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,395 - $2,522
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,571 - $3,260
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,204 - $4,195

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 $87 - $173 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 Dallas, Texas, typically costs $809.

What are the best freight companies from Dallas 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.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Dallas, TX 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 Dallas 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.