Moving from Bridgeport, CT to Houston, TX
About 1,714 miles across a state line, from Connecticut into Texas, 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 Bridgeport, CT to Houston, TX covers about 1,714 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $7,713 – $10,284 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 281 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,714 miles from Connecticut to Texas. 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 $7,713 – $10,284 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 4 days on the road (about 31 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 Bridgeport to Houston
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,785 – $7,713 | $4,165 – $5,553 | $2,777 – $3,702 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,942 – $9,256 | $4,998 – $6,664 | $3,332 – $4,443 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,713 – $10,284 | $5,553 – $7,404 | $3,702 – $4,936 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,870 – $11,827 | $6,386 – $8,515 | $4,258 – $5,677 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,027 – $13,369 | $7,219 – $9,626 | $4,813 – $6,417 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,570 – $15,426 | $8,330 – $11,107 | $5,553 – $7,404 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,714 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, Bridgeport to Houston
1,714 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $8,570. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $7,713 to $10,284, 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 Bridgeport to Houston
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 281 people a year (±171) moved from Fairfield County, CT, home to Bridgeport, to Harris County, TX, home to Houston. Going the other way: about 312 people a year (±210). Movers from Fairfield County make up 0.2% of the 161,852 people a year who moved into Harris County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 4,022 people a year (±1,402) moving from Connecticut to Texas and about 1,462 people a year (±627) from Texas to Connecticut — a net gain for Texas of about 2,560 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| New Haven County, CT | 7,763 ±1,132 |
| Hartford County, CT | 3,016 ±509 |
| Westchester County, NY | 2,023 ±605 |
| New York County, NY | 1,999 ±471 |
| Litchfield County, CT | 1,852 ±515 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Fort Bend County, TX | 18,579 ±2,596 |
| Montgomery County, TX | 10,582 ±1,455 |
| Galveston County, TX | 8,597 ±1,326 |
| Brazoria County, TX | 8,258 ±1,347 |
| Bexar County, TX | 4,773 ±970 |
Licensed movers at each end
83 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Bridgeport (176 counting those licensed only inside Connecticut). 51 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 17.0% of their 335 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedowitz Machinery MoversUSDOT 357223 | Hauppauge · 26 mi | 67 trucks | 81 | 36.4% of 33 |
| Clancy Relocation & LogisticsUSDOT 265038 | Patterson · 30 mi | 56 trucks | 49 | 2.6% of 38 |
| Plycon Transportation GroupUSDOT 331582 | Kings Park · 21 mi | 41 trucks | 85 | 17.6% of 51 |
| College Hunks MovingUSDOT 2177516 | Hauppauge · 26 mi | 24 trucks | 74 | 14.6% of 41 |
| Rt Relocation LLCUSDOT 3285714 | Cheshire · 27 mi | 24 trucks | 17 | 0.0% of 8 |
| Liberty Moving & Storage Company IncUSDOT 325439 | Commack · 24 mi | 20 trucks | 27 | 31.6% of 19 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Houston end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Houston: 3 Men Movers (Houston, 95 trucks), G and S Moving & Storage (Houston, 35 trucks), Max Movers Inc (Houston, 32 trucks), K C Salley Relocation (Houston, 23 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Connecticut into Texas, 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 Bridgeport to Houston
Insist on a survey
Over 1,714 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 1,714 miles of handling.
Arriving in Houston
A local move inside Houston later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Houston are Austin (about 171 mi), Corpus Christi (about 216 mi), San Antonio (about 221 mi).
Other routes from Bridgeport
All routes from Bridgeport, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport to New Haven, CT | ~19 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Bridgeport to Mount Vernon, NY | ~45 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Bridgeport to Hartford, CT | ~56 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Bridgeport to New York City, NY | ~62 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Bridgeport to Jersey City, NJ | ~64 mi | $505 – $831 |
| Bridgeport to Providence, RI | ~119 mi | $536 – $714 |
| Bridgeport to Philadelphia, PA | ~156 mi | $702 – $936 |
| Bridgeport to Boston, MA | ~159 mi | $716 – $954 |
Also moving to Houston: from Austin, TX, from San Antonio, TX, from Corpus Christi, TX, from Lafayette, LA.
Bridgeport to Houston moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Bridgeport to Houston?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,714 miles cost about $5,785 – $7,713 for a studio, $7,713 – $10,284 for a two-bedroom home and $8,870 – $11,827 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Bridgeport to Houston take?
The drive is 4 days on the road (about 31 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 Bridgeport to Houston?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,702 – $4,936 for a two-bedroom home, against $7,713 – $10,284 with full-service movers; a moving container is $5,553 – $7,404.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Bridgeport to Houston?
Yes. Bridgeport is in Connecticut and Houston is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 83 listed movers within 30 miles of Bridgeport hold it.
How many people move from Bridgeport to Houston each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 281 people a year (margin of error ±171) moved from Fairfield County, which contains Bridgeport, to Harris County, which contains Houston.
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.