($636+) Milwaukee, WI to Bridgeport, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Milwaukee, WI to Bridgeport, CT

Full-service movers for the 949-mile relocation from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, cost between $2,089 and $8,307. 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 $325 - $2,168, 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 Milwaukee typically charge a base rate around $349 plus $105 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,089 - $4,772
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,396 - $5,745
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,063 - $8,307

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 Milwaukee to Bridgeport.

Specialty moving services from Milwaukee, WI to Bridgeport, CT

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Bridgeport?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut is a good first thing to confirm.

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 Milwaukee, WI to Bridgeport, CT

Moving containers from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, cost between $1,152 and $3,665. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Bridgeport. If you go over that window, storage in Milwaukee adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,152 - $2,012
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,496 - $2,937
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,014 - $3,665

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Milwaukee, WI and Bridgeport, CT. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $759 in Milwaukee, WI, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $81 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $163 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI to Bridgeport, CT

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 949 miles from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, running $636 - $1,671. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $327 - $374
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Milwaukee daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.69

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $636 - $1,192
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $653 - $1,362
• 4+ bedrooms: $862 - $1,671

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $163 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $70 and $352 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $327 - $374 in fuel for the 949-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $759 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI to Bridgeport, CT

For larger DIY moves from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,127 and $2,350.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,017 - $1,902
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,127 - $2,350
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,595 - $2,843

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 $81 - $163 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for about five hours typically runs $759.

What are the best freight companies from Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee, WI 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 Milwaukee 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

For a move from Milwaukee, WI, to Bridgeport, CT, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,089 for a studio to $8,307 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 949-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,152 - $3,665. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $636 - $1,671, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,396 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

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