Moving from Bridgeport, CT to San Jose, CA
About 3,014 miles across a state line, from Connecticut into California, 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 San Jose, CA covers about 3,014 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $13,563 – $18,084 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 330 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 3,014 miles from Connecticut to California. 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 $13,563 – $18,084 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 7 days on the road (about 55 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 San Jose
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $10,172 – $13,563 | $7,324 – $9,765 | $4,883 – $6,510 |
| 1 bedroom | $12,207 – $16,276 | $8,789 – $11,718 | $5,859 – $7,812 |
| 2 bedrooms | $13,563 – $18,084 | $9,765 – $13,020 | $6,510 – $8,680 |
| 3 bedrooms | $15,597 – $20,797 | $11,230 – $14,974 | $7,487 – $9,982 |
| 4 bedrooms | $17,632 – $23,509 | $12,695 – $16,927 | $8,463 – $11,284 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $20,345 – $27,126 | $14,648 – $19,531 | $9,765 – $13,020 |
Transport only, for an estimated 3,014 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 San Jose
3,014 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $15,070. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $13,563 to $18,084, 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 San Jose
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 330 people a year (±257) moved from Fairfield County, CT, home to Bridgeport, to Santa Clara County, CA, home to San Jose. Going the other way: about 67 people a year (±64). Movers from Fairfield County make up 0.4% of the 78,912 people a year who moved into Santa Clara County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 4,853 people a year (±1,483) moving from Connecticut to California and about 4,237 people a year (±2,318) from California to Connecticut — a net gain for California of about 616 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 |
|---|---|
| Alameda County, CA | 8,231 ±986 |
| San Mateo County, CA | 6,043 ±854 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 5,413 ±752 |
| San Francisco County, CA | 3,735 ±605 |
| Santa Cruz County, CA | 2,272 ±673 |
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 San Jose end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of San Jose: Crown Worldwide Moving and Storage LLC (Union City, 25 trucks), Nor-Cal Moving Services (Hayward, 23 trucks), Ontrack Moving LLC (Hayward, 20 trucks), Moving Solutions Inc (Newark, 18 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Connecticut into California, 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 San Jose
Insist on a survey
Over 3,014 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 3,014 miles of handling.
Arriving in San Jose
A local move inside San Jose later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from San Jose are Fremont (about 13 mi), Oakland (about 45 mi), San Francisco (about 49 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 San Jose: from Fremont, CA, from San Francisco, CA, from Modesto, CA, from Stockton, CA.
Bridgeport to San Jose moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Bridgeport to San Jose?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 3,014 miles cost about $10,172 – $13,563 for a studio, $13,563 – $18,084 for a two-bedroom home and $15,597 – $20,797 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Bridgeport to San Jose take?
The drive is 7 days on the road (about 55 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 San Jose?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $6,510 – $8,680 for a two-bedroom home, against $13,563 – $18,084 with full-service movers; a moving container is $9,765 – $13,020.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Bridgeport to San Jose?
Yes. Bridgeport is in Connecticut and San Jose is in California, 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 San Jose each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 330 people a year (margin of error ±257) moved from Fairfield County, which contains Bridgeport, to Santa Clara County, which contains San Jose.
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.