Moving from Los Angeles, CA to Bridgeport, CT
About 2,898 miles across a state line, from California into Connecticut, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Los Angeles, CA to Bridgeport, CT covers about 2,898 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $13,041 – $17,388 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 178 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 2,898 miles from California to Connecticut. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $13,041 – $17,388 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 6 days on the road (about 53 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Los Angeles to Bridgeport
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,781 – $13,041 | $7,042 – $9,390 | $4,695 – $6,260 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,737 – $15,649 | $8,451 – $11,267 | $5,634 – $7,512 |
| 2 bedrooms | $13,041 – $17,388 | $9,390 – $12,519 | $6,260 – $8,346 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,997 – $19,996 | $10,798 – $14,397 | $7,199 – $9,598 |
| 4 bedrooms | $16,953 – $22,604 | $12,206 – $16,275 | $8,138 – $10,850 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $19,562 – $26,082 | $14,084 – $18,779 | $9,390 – $12,519 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,898 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Los Angeles to Bridgeport
2,898 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $14,490. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $13,041 to $17,388, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Los Angeles to Bridgeport
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 178 people a year (±109) moved from Los Angeles County, CA, home to Los Angeles, to Fairfield County, CT, home to Bridgeport. Going the other way: about 608 people a year (±257). Movers from Los Angeles County make up 0.5% of the 34,179 people a year who moved into Fairfield County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 4,237 people a year (±2,318) moving from California to Connecticut and about 4,853 people a year (±1,483) from Connecticut to California — a net gain for California of about 616 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Orange County, CA | 38,761 ±2,562 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 34,920 ±2,839 |
| Riverside County, CA | 23,292 ±2,434 |
| Clark County, NV | 12,873 ±1,782 |
| Kern County, CA | 10,503 ±1,253 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Westchester County, NY | 4,675 ±1,028 |
| New Haven County, CT | 4,130 ±601 |
| New York County, NY | 3,718 ±546 |
| Bronx County, NY | 2,071 ±548 |
| Queens County, NY | 1,931 ±673 |
Licensed movers at each end
163 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Los Angeles (524 counting those licensed only inside California). 106 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 12.9% of their 738 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Happy AcmeUSDOT 3136064 | Los Angeles · 2 mi | 31 trucks | 61 | 20.5% of 39 |
| Best California MoversUSDOT 3489907 | North Hollywood · 14 mi | 22 trucks | 91 | 1.4% of 70 |
| Wetzel & Sons Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 2275944 | Pacoima · 17 mi | 17 trucks | 9 | 0.0% of 7 |
| Altar Boys MovingUSDOT 2824890 | Pacoima · 17 mi | 15 trucks | 63 | 9.1% of 33 |
| Pro Movers IncUSDOT 2211293 | Anaheim · 26 mi | 13 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Lucky Transportation CompanyUSDOT 586392 | City Industry · 20 mi | 12 trucks | 21 | 0.0% of 14 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Bridgeport end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Bridgeport: Alaska to Connecticut Moving (Easton, 2,155 trucks), Pedowitz Machinery Movers (Hauppauge, 67 trucks), Clancy Relocation & Logistics (Patterson, 56 trucks), Plycon Transportation Group (Kings Park, 41 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from California into Connecticut, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Los Angeles to Bridgeport
Insist on a survey
Over 2,898 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 2,898 miles of handling.
Arriving in Bridgeport
A local move inside Bridgeport later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $505 – $831 for a two-bedroom home and $849 – $1,533 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Bridgeport are New Haven (about 19 mi), Stamford (about 23 mi), New Rochelle (about 42 mi).
Other routes from Los Angeles
All routes from Los Angeles, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Oxnard, CA | ~65 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Los Angeles to Bakersfield, CA | ~117 mi | $527 – $702 |
| Los Angeles to San Diego, CA | 126 mi | $567 – $756 |
| Los Angeles to Las Vegas, NV | 271 mi | $1,220 – $1,626 |
| Los Angeles to Modesto, CA | ~340 mi | $1,530 – $2,040 |
| Los Angeles to Phoenix, AZ | 374 mi | $1,683 – $2,244 |
| Los Angeles to San Francisco, CA | 383 mi | $1,724 – $2,298 |
| Los Angeles to Saint George, UT | ~391 mi | $1,760 – $2,346 |
Also moving to Bridgeport: from New Haven, CT, from Hartford, CT, from New York City, NY, from Jersey City, NJ.
Los Angeles to Bridgeport moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Los Angeles to Bridgeport?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 2,898 miles cost about $9,781 – $13,041 for a studio, $13,041 – $17,388 for a two-bedroom home and $14,997 – $19,996 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Los Angeles to Bridgeport take?
The drive is 6 days on the road (about 53 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Los Angeles to Bridgeport?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $6,260 – $8,346 for a two-bedroom home, against $13,041 – $17,388 with full-service movers; a moving container is $9,390 – $12,519.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Los Angeles to Bridgeport?
Yes. Los Angeles is in California and Bridgeport is in Connecticut, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 163 listed movers within 30 miles of Los Angeles hold it.
How many people move from Los Angeles to Bridgeport each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 178 people a year (margin of error ±109) moved from Los Angeles County, which contains Los Angeles, to Fairfield County, which contains Bridgeport.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.