Moving from Californiato Connecticut
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Los Angeles and Hartford it is about 2,927 miles and 6 days on the road (about 53 hours of driving); the 100 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,818 to 3,053 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Los Angeles to Hartford, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between California and Connecticut.
Cost of moving from California to Connecticut
At about 2,927 miles, full-service movers should land around $13,172 – $17,562 for a two-bedroom home and $15,147 – $20,196 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $9,483 – $12,645; a freight trailer is $6,322 – $8,430.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,879 – $13,172 | $7,113 – $9,483 | $4,742 – $6,322 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,854 – $15,806 | $8,535 – $11,380 | $5,690 – $7,587 |
| 2 bedrooms | $13,172 – $17,562 | $9,483 – $12,645 | $6,322 – $8,430 |
| 3 bedrooms | $15,147 – $20,196 | $10,906 – $14,541 | $7,271 – $9,694 |
| 4 bedrooms | $17,123 – $22,831 | $12,329 – $16,438 | $8,219 – $10,959 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $19,757 – $26,343 | $14,225 – $18,967 | $9,483 – $12,645 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,927 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from California to Connecticut
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 75 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino to Stamford | ~2,818 mi | 7–14 days | $12,681 – $16,908 | $14,583 – $19,444 |
| Moreno Valley to Stamford | ~2,820 mi | 7–14 days | $12,690 – $16,920 | $14,593 – $19,458 |
| Fontana to Stamford | ~2,829 mi | 7–14 days | $12,731 – $16,974 | $14,640 – $19,520 |
| Riverside to Stamford | ~2,831 mi | 7–14 days | $12,740 – $16,986 | $14,650 – $19,534 |
| San Bernardino to Bridgeport | ~2,838 mi | 7–14 days | $12,771 – $17,028 | $14,687 – $19,582 |
| Moreno Valley to Bridgeport | ~2,840 mi | 7–14 days | $12,780 – $17,040 | $14,697 – $19,596 |
| Ontario to Stamford | ~2,840 mi | 7–14 days | $12,780 – $17,040 | $14,697 – $19,596 |
| Fontana to Bridgeport | ~2,849 mi | 7–14 days | $12,821 – $17,094 | $14,744 – $19,658 |
| Riverside to Bridgeport | ~2,851 mi | 7–14 days | $12,830 – $17,106 | $14,754 – $19,672 |
| Chula Vista to Stamford | ~2,853 mi | 7–14 days | $12,839 – $17,118 | $14,764 – $19,686 |
| Lancaster to Stamford | ~2,853 mi | 7–14 days | $12,839 – $17,118 | $14,764 – $19,686 |
| San Bernardino to New Haven | ~2,854 mi | 7–14 days | $12,843 – $17,124 | $14,769 – $19,693 |
| Anaheim to Stamford | ~2,855 mi | 7–14 days | $12,848 – $17,130 | $14,775 – $19,699 |
| Moreno Valley to New Haven | ~2,856 mi | 7–14 days | $12,852 – $17,136 | $14,780 – $19,706 |
| San Diego to Stamford | ~2,859 mi | 7–14 days | $12,866 – $17,154 | $14,795 – $19,727 |
| Ontario to Bridgeport | ~2,860 mi | 7–14 days | $12,870 – $17,160 | $14,800 – $19,734 |
| Irvine to Stamford | ~2,862 mi | 7–14 days | $12,879 – $17,172 | $14,811 – $19,748 |
| Fontana to New Haven | ~2,865 mi | 7–14 days | $12,893 – $17,190 | $14,826 – $19,768 |
| Riverside to New Haven | ~2,867 mi | 7–14 days | $12,902 – $17,202 | $14,837 – $19,782 |
| San Bernardino to Hartford | ~2,867 mi | 7–14 days | $12,902 – $17,202 | $14,837 – $19,782 |
| Santa Ana to Stamford | ~2,867 mi | 7–14 days | $12,902 – $17,202 | $14,837 – $19,782 |
| Moreno Valley to Hartford | ~2,869 mi | 7–14 days | $12,911 – $17,214 | $14,847 – $19,796 |
| Lancaster to Bridgeport | ~2,873 mi | 7–14 days | $12,929 – $17,238 | $14,868 – $19,824 |
| Chula Vista to Bridgeport | ~2,874 mi | 7–14 days | $12,933 – $17,244 | $14,873 – $19,831 |
| Anaheim to Bridgeport | ~2,876 mi | 7–14 days | $12,942 – $17,256 | $14,883 – $19,844 |
| Ontario to New Haven | ~2,876 mi | 7–14 days | $12,942 – $17,256 | $14,883 – $19,844 |
| Fontana to Hartford | ~2,878 mi | 7–14 days | $12,951 – $17,268 | $14,894 – $19,858 |
| Los Angeles to Stamford | ~2,878 mi | 7–14 days | $12,951 – $17,268 | $14,894 – $19,858 |
| Riverside to Hartford | ~2,880 mi | 7–14 days | $12,960 – $17,280 | $14,904 – $19,872 |
| San Diego to Bridgeport | ~2,880 mi | 7–14 days | $12,960 – $17,280 | $14,904 – $19,872 |
| Santa Clarita to Stamford | ~2,882 mi | 7–14 days | $12,969 – $17,292 | $14,914 – $19,886 |
| Irvine to Bridgeport | ~2,883 mi | 7–14 days | $12,974 – $17,298 | $14,920 – $19,893 |
| Bakersfield to Stamford | ~2,884 mi | 7–14 days | $12,978 – $17,304 | $14,925 – $19,900 |
| Long Beach to Stamford | ~2,885 mi | 7–14 days | $12,983 – $17,310 | $14,930 – $19,906 |
| Fresno to Stamford | ~2,886 mi | 7–14 days | $12,987 – $17,316 | $14,935 – $19,913 |
| Santa Ana to Bridgeport | ~2,887 mi | 7–14 days | $12,992 – $17,322 | $14,940 – $19,920 |
| Lancaster to New Haven | ~2,888 mi | 7–14 days | $12,996 – $17,328 | $14,945 – $19,927 |
| Ontario to Hartford | ~2,889 mi | 7–14 days | $13,001 – $17,334 | $14,951 – $19,934 |
| Chula Vista to New Haven | ~2,890 mi | 7–14 days | $13,005 – $17,340 | $14,956 – $19,941 |
| Anaheim to New Haven | ~2,892 mi | 7–14 days | $13,014 – $17,352 | $14,966 – $19,955 |
| San Diego to New Haven | ~2,896 mi | 7–14 days | $13,032 – $17,376 | $14,987 – $19,982 |
| Los Angeles to Bridgeport | ~2,898 mi | 7–14 days | $13,041 – $17,388 | $14,997 – $19,996 |
| Irvine to New Haven | ~2,899 mi | 7–14 days | $13,046 – $17,394 | $15,002 – $20,003 |
| Lancaster to Hartford | ~2,901 mi | 7–14 days | $13,055 – $17,406 | $15,013 – $20,017 |
| Santa Clarita to Bridgeport | ~2,902 mi | 7–14 days | $13,059 – $17,412 | $15,018 – $20,024 |
| Bakersfield to Bridgeport | ~2,903 mi | 7–14 days | $13,064 – $17,418 | $15,023 – $20,031 |
| Santa Ana to New Haven | ~2,903 mi | 7–14 days | $13,064 – $17,418 | $15,023 – $20,031 |
| Anaheim to Hartford | ~2,905 mi | 7–14 days | $13,073 – $17,430 | $15,033 – $20,044 |
| Chula Vista to Hartford | ~2,905 mi | 7–14 days | $13,073 – $17,430 | $15,033 – $20,044 |
| Fresno to Bridgeport | ~2,905 mi | 7–14 days | $13,073 – $17,430 | $15,033 – $20,044 |
| Long Beach to Bridgeport | ~2,905 mi | 7–14 days | $13,073 – $17,430 | $15,033 – $20,044 |
| San Diego to Hartford | ~2,911 mi | 7–14 days | $13,100 – $17,466 | $15,064 – $20,086 |
| Irvine to Hartford | ~2,912 mi | 7–14 days | $13,104 – $17,472 | $15,070 – $20,093 |
| Los Angeles to New Haven | ~2,914 mi | 7–14 days | $13,113 – $17,484 | $15,080 – $20,107 |
| Santa Ana to Hartford | ~2,917 mi | 7–14 days | $13,127 – $17,502 | $15,095 – $20,127 |
| Santa Clarita to New Haven | ~2,917 mi | 7–14 days | $13,127 – $17,502 | $15,095 – $20,127 |
| Bakersfield to New Haven | ~2,919 mi | 7–14 days | $13,136 – $17,514 | $15,106 – $20,141 |
| Fresno to New Haven | ~2,920 mi | 7–14 days | $13,140 – $17,520 | $15,111 – $20,148 |
| Long Beach to New Haven | ~2,921 mi | 7–14 days | $13,145 – $17,526 | $15,116 – $20,155 |
| Roseville to Stamford | ~2,921 mi | 7–14 days | $13,145 – $17,526 | $15,116 – $20,155 |
| Los Angeles to Hartford | ~2,927 mi | 7–14 days | $13,172 – $17,562 | $15,147 – $20,196 |
| Bakersfield to Hartford | ~2,930 mi | 7–14 days | $13,185 – $17,580 | $15,163 – $20,217 |
| Fresno to Hartford | ~2,930 mi | 7–14 days | $13,185 – $17,580 | $15,163 – $20,217 |
| Santa Clarita to Hartford | ~2,930 mi | 7–14 days | $13,185 – $17,580 | $15,163 – $20,217 |
| Oxnard to Stamford | ~2,932 mi | 7–14 days | $13,194 – $17,592 | $15,173 – $20,231 |
| Modesto to Stamford | ~2,933 mi | 7–14 days | $13,199 – $17,598 | $15,178 – $20,238 |
| Long Beach to Hartford | ~2,934 mi | 7–14 days | $13,203 – $17,604 | $15,183 – $20,245 |
| Sacramento to Stamford | ~2,937 mi | 7–14 days | $13,217 – $17,622 | $15,199 – $20,265 |
| Roseville to Bridgeport | ~2,939 mi | 7–14 days | $13,226 – $17,634 | $15,209 – $20,279 |
| Stockton to Stamford | ~2,942 mi | 7–14 days | $13,239 – $17,652 | $15,225 – $20,300 |
| Modesto to Bridgeport | ~2,952 mi | 7–14 days | $13,284 – $17,712 | $15,277 – $20,369 |
| Oxnard to Bridgeport | ~2,952 mi | 7–14 days | $13,284 – $17,712 | $15,277 – $20,369 |
| Roseville to New Haven | ~2,953 mi | 7–14 days | $13,289 – $17,718 | $15,282 – $20,376 |
| Sacramento to Bridgeport | ~2,955 mi | 7–14 days | $13,298 – $17,730 | $15,292 – $20,389 |
| Roseville to Hartford | ~2,960 mi | 7–14 days | $13,320 – $17,760 | $15,318 – $20,424 |
| Stockton to Bridgeport | ~2,960 mi | 7–14 days | $13,320 – $17,760 | $15,318 – $20,424 |
| Modesto to New Haven | ~2,966 mi | 7–14 days | $13,347 – $17,796 | $15,349 – $20,465 |
| Oxnard to New Haven | ~2,967 mi | 7–14 days | $13,352 – $17,802 | $15,354 – $20,472 |
| Sacramento to New Haven | ~2,969 mi | 7–14 days | $13,361 – $17,814 | $15,365 – $20,486 |
| Modesto to Hartford | ~2,975 mi | 7–14 days | $13,388 – $17,850 | $15,396 – $20,527 |
| Stockton to New Haven | ~2,975 mi | 7–14 days | $13,388 – $17,850 | $15,396 – $20,527 |
| Sacramento to Hartford | ~2,976 mi | 7–14 days | $13,392 – $17,856 | $15,401 – $20,534 |
| Oxnard to Hartford | ~2,980 mi | 7–14 days | $13,410 – $17,880 | $15,421 – $20,562 |
| Stockton to Hartford | ~2,983 mi | 7–14 days | $13,424 – $17,898 | $15,437 – $20,583 |
| Fremont to Stamford | ~2,994 mi | 7–14 days | $13,473 – $17,964 | $15,494 – $20,659 |
| San Jose to Stamford | ~2,995 mi | 7–14 days | $13,478 – $17,970 | $15,499 – $20,665 |
| Oakland to Stamford | ~3,004 mi | 7–14 days | $13,518 – $18,024 | $15,546 – $20,728 |
| Fremont to Bridgeport | ~3,012 mi | 7–14 days | $13,554 – $18,072 | $15,587 – $20,783 |
| San Francisco to Stamford | ~3,013 mi | 7–14 days | $13,559 – $18,078 | $15,592 – $20,790 |
| San Jose to Bridgeport | ~3,014 mi | 7–14 days | $13,563 – $18,084 | $15,597 – $20,797 |
| Oakland to Bridgeport | ~3,023 mi | 7–14 days | $13,604 – $18,138 | $15,644 – $20,859 |
| Fremont to New Haven | ~3,026 mi | 7–14 days | $13,617 – $18,156 | $15,660 – $20,879 |
| San Jose to New Haven | ~3,028 mi | 7–14 days | $13,626 – $18,168 | $15,670 – $20,893 |
| San Francisco to Bridgeport | ~3,031 mi | 7–14 days | $13,640 – $18,186 | $15,685 – $20,914 |
| Fremont to Hartford | ~3,034 mi | 7–14 days | $13,653 – $18,204 | $15,701 – $20,935 |
| San Jose to Hartford | ~3,036 mi | 7–14 days | $13,662 – $18,216 | $15,711 – $20,948 |
| Oakland to New Haven | ~3,037 mi | 7–14 days | $13,667 – $18,222 | $15,716 – $20,955 |
| Oakland to Hartford | ~3,045 mi | 7–14 days | $13,703 – $18,270 | $15,758 – $21,010 |
| San Francisco to New Haven | ~3,045 mi | 7–14 days | $13,703 – $18,270 | $15,758 – $21,010 |
| San Francisco to Hartford | ~3,053 mi | 7–14 days | $13,739 – $18,318 | $15,799 – $21,066 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 2,927 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in California
1,617 household-goods carriers in California are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Air Container Transfer, Brisbane · USDOT 1701515 · 60 trucks
- Meathead Movers Inc, San Luis Obispo · USDOT 921143 · 53 trucks
- Waters Moving & Storage Inc, Martinez · USDOT 1125579 · 35 trucks
- Move Happy Acme, Los Angeles · USDOT 3136064 · 31 trucks
- Crown Worldwide Moving And Storage Llc, Union City · USDOT 2970 · 25 trucks
At the Connecticut end
169 household-goods carriers are based in Connecticut — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Hartford runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $13,172 – $17,562 | $16,465 – $21,953 |
| 3 bedrooms | $15,147 – $20,196 | $18,934 – $25,245 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from California
California to Connecticut moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from California to Connecticut?
Between the two states' main cities, Los Angeles and Hartford, the distance is about 2,927 miles. From our model that is $13,172 – $17,562 for a two-bedroom home and $15,147 – $20,196 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $9,483 – $12,645 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $6,322 – $8,430. Across the 100 city pairs we price between California and Connecticut, distances run from 2,818 to 3,053 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from California to Connecticut take?
Los Angeles to Hartford is 6 days on the road (about 53 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for California to Connecticut?
Yes. Any move that crosses from California into Connecticut is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from California to Connecticut?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $6,322 – $8,430 for a two-bedroom home over 2,927 miles against $13,172 – $17,562 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $18,934 – $25,245 rather than $15,147 – $20,196.