Moving from Connecticut to California
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Hartford and Los Angeles 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 (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~2,927 miHartford → Los Angeles
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $13,172+2-bedroom, movers
- 100City routes priced
In short
About 4,853 people moved from Connecticut to California in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,483), and about 4,237 went the other way. Between Hartford and Los Angeles it is about 2,927 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $13,172 – $17,562 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 101 movers based in Connecticut hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Connecticut to California
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,853 people a year (±1,483), against about 4,237 (±2,318) from California to Connecticut, so California gains about 616 people a year on this exchange. Connecticut is the 26th-largest of the 50 states sending people to California; California took in about 406,873 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County | Los Angeles County | 608 ±257 |
| Fairfield County | Santa Clara County | 330 ±257 |
| New Haven County | San Diego County | 313 ±290 |
| Hartford County | Los Angeles County | 288 ±154 |
| New Haven County | Los Angeles County | 249 ±118 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides.
Hartford to Los Angeles, 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 Connecticut and California.
Cost of moving from Connecticut to California
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 Connecticut to California
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 8 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford to San Bernardino | ~2,818 mi | 7–14 days | $12,681 – $16,908 | $14,583 – $19,444 |
| Stamford to Moreno Valley | ~2,820 mi | 7–14 days | $12,690 – $16,920 | $14,593 – $19,458 |
| Stamford to Fontana | ~2,829 mi | 7–14 days | $12,731 – $16,974 | $14,640 – $19,520 |
| Stamford to Riverside | ~2,831 mi | 7–14 days | $12,740 – $16,986 | $14,650 – $19,534 |
| Bridgeport to San Bernardino | ~2,838 mi | 7–14 days | $12,771 – $17,028 | $14,687 – $19,582 |
| Bridgeport to Moreno Valley | ~2,840 mi | 7–14 days | $12,780 – $17,040 | $14,697 – $19,596 |
| Stamford to Ontario | ~2,840 mi | 7–14 days | $12,780 – $17,040 | $14,697 – $19,596 |
| Bridgeport to Fontana | ~2,849 mi | 7–14 days | $12,821 – $17,094 | $14,744 – $19,658 |
| Bridgeport to Riverside | ~2,851 mi | 7–14 days | $12,830 – $17,106 | $14,754 – $19,672 |
| Stamford to Chula Vista | ~2,853 mi | 7–14 days | $12,839 – $17,118 | $14,764 – $19,686 |
| Stamford to Lancaster | ~2,853 mi | 7–14 days | $12,839 – $17,118 | $14,764 – $19,686 |
| New Haven to San Bernardino | ~2,854 mi | 7–14 days | $12,843 – $17,124 | $14,769 – $19,693 |
| Stamford to Anaheim | ~2,855 mi | 7–14 days | $12,848 – $17,130 | $14,775 – $19,699 |
| New Haven to Moreno Valley | ~2,856 mi | 7–14 days | $12,852 – $17,136 | $14,780 – $19,706 |
| Stamford to San Diego | ~2,859 mi | 7–14 days | $12,866 – $17,154 | $14,795 – $19,727 |
| Bridgeport to Ontario | ~2,860 mi | 7–14 days | $12,870 – $17,160 | $14,800 – $19,734 |
| Stamford to Irvine | ~2,862 mi | 7–14 days | $12,879 – $17,172 | $14,811 – $19,748 |
| New Haven to Fontana | ~2,865 mi | 7–14 days | $12,893 – $17,190 | $14,826 – $19,768 |
| Hartford to San Bernardino | ~2,867 mi | 7–14 days | $12,902 – $17,202 | $14,837 – $19,782 |
| New Haven to Riverside | ~2,867 mi | 7–14 days | $12,902 – $17,202 | $14,837 – $19,782 |
| Stamford to Santa Ana | ~2,867 mi | 7–14 days | $12,902 – $17,202 | $14,837 – $19,782 |
| Hartford to Moreno Valley | ~2,869 mi | 7–14 days | $12,911 – $17,214 | $14,847 – $19,796 |
| Bridgeport to Lancaster | ~2,873 mi | 7–14 days | $12,929 – $17,238 | $14,868 – $19,824 |
| Bridgeport to Chula Vista | ~2,874 mi | 7–14 days | $12,933 – $17,244 | $14,873 – $19,831 |
| Bridgeport to Anaheim | ~2,876 mi | 7–14 days | $12,942 – $17,256 | $14,883 – $19,844 |
| New Haven to Ontario | ~2,876 mi | 7–14 days | $12,942 – $17,256 | $14,883 – $19,844 |
| Hartford to Fontana | ~2,878 mi | 7–14 days | $12,951 – $17,268 | $14,894 – $19,858 |
| Stamford to Los Angeles | ~2,878 mi | 7–14 days | $12,951 – $17,268 | $14,894 – $19,858 |
| Bridgeport to San Diego | ~2,880 mi | 7–14 days | $12,960 – $17,280 | $14,904 – $19,872 |
| Hartford to Riverside | ~2,880 mi | 7–14 days | $12,960 – $17,280 | $14,904 – $19,872 |
| Stamford to Santa Clarita | ~2,882 mi | 7–14 days | $12,969 – $17,292 | $14,914 – $19,886 |
| Bridgeport to Irvine | ~2,883 mi | 7–14 days | $12,974 – $17,298 | $14,920 – $19,893 |
| Stamford to Bakersfield | ~2,884 mi | 7–14 days | $12,978 – $17,304 | $14,925 – $19,900 |
| Stamford to Long Beach | ~2,885 mi | 7–14 days | $12,983 – $17,310 | $14,930 – $19,906 |
| Stamford to Fresno | ~2,886 mi | 7–14 days | $12,987 – $17,316 | $14,935 – $19,913 |
| Bridgeport to Santa Ana | ~2,887 mi | 7–14 days | $12,992 – $17,322 | $14,940 – $19,920 |
| New Haven to Lancaster | ~2,888 mi | 7–14 days | $12,996 – $17,328 | $14,945 – $19,927 |
| Hartford to Ontario | ~2,889 mi | 7–14 days | $13,001 – $17,334 | $14,951 – $19,934 |
| New Haven to Chula Vista | ~2,890 mi | 7–14 days | $13,005 – $17,340 | $14,956 – $19,941 |
| New Haven to Anaheim | ~2,892 mi | 7–14 days | $13,014 – $17,352 | $14,966 – $19,955 |
| New Haven to San Diego | ~2,896 mi | 7–14 days | $13,032 – $17,376 | $14,987 – $19,982 |
| Bridgeport to Los Angeles | ~2,898 mi | 7–14 days | $13,041 – $17,388 | $14,997 – $19,996 |
| New Haven to Irvine | ~2,899 mi | 7–14 days | $13,046 – $17,394 | $15,002 – $20,003 |
| Hartford to Lancaster | ~2,901 mi | 7–14 days | $13,055 – $17,406 | $15,013 – $20,017 |
| Bridgeport to Santa Clarita | ~2,902 mi | 7–14 days | $13,059 – $17,412 | $15,018 – $20,024 |
| Bridgeport to Bakersfield | ~2,903 mi | 7–14 days | $13,064 – $17,418 | $15,023 – $20,031 |
| New Haven to Santa Ana | ~2,903 mi | 7–14 days | $13,064 – $17,418 | $15,023 – $20,031 |
| Bridgeport to Fresno | ~2,905 mi | 7–14 days | $13,073 – $17,430 | $15,033 – $20,044 |
| Bridgeport to Long Beach | ~2,905 mi | 7–14 days | $13,073 – $17,430 | $15,033 – $20,044 |
| Hartford to Anaheim | ~2,905 mi | 7–14 days | $13,073 – $17,430 | $15,033 – $20,044 |
| Hartford to Chula Vista | ~2,905 mi | 7–14 days | $13,073 – $17,430 | $15,033 – $20,044 |
| Hartford to San Diego | ~2,911 mi | 7–14 days | $13,100 – $17,466 | $15,064 – $20,086 |
| Hartford to Irvine | ~2,912 mi | 7–14 days | $13,104 – $17,472 | $15,070 – $20,093 |
| New Haven to Los Angeles | ~2,914 mi | 7–14 days | $13,113 – $17,484 | $15,080 – $20,107 |
| Hartford to Santa Ana | ~2,917 mi | 7–14 days | $13,127 – $17,502 | $15,095 – $20,127 |
| New Haven to Santa Clarita | ~2,917 mi | 7–14 days | $13,127 – $17,502 | $15,095 – $20,127 |
| New Haven to Bakersfield | ~2,919 mi | 7–14 days | $13,136 – $17,514 | $15,106 – $20,141 |
| New Haven to Fresno | ~2,920 mi | 7–14 days | $13,140 – $17,520 | $15,111 – $20,148 |
| New Haven to Long Beach | ~2,921 mi | 7–14 days | $13,145 – $17,526 | $15,116 – $20,155 |
| Stamford to Roseville | ~2,921 mi | 7–14 days | $13,145 – $17,526 | $15,116 – $20,155 |
| Hartford to Los Angeles | ~2,927 mi | 7–14 days | $13,172 – $17,562 | $15,147 – $20,196 |
| Hartford to Bakersfield | ~2,930 mi | 7–14 days | $13,185 – $17,580 | $15,163 – $20,217 |
| Hartford to Fresno | ~2,930 mi | 7–14 days | $13,185 – $17,580 | $15,163 – $20,217 |
| Hartford to Santa Clarita | ~2,930 mi | 7–14 days | $13,185 – $17,580 | $15,163 – $20,217 |
| Stamford to Oxnard | ~2,932 mi | 7–14 days | $13,194 – $17,592 | $15,173 – $20,231 |
| Stamford to Modesto | ~2,933 mi | 7–14 days | $13,199 – $17,598 | $15,178 – $20,238 |
| Hartford to Long Beach | ~2,934 mi | 7–14 days | $13,203 – $17,604 | $15,183 – $20,245 |
| Stamford to Sacramento | ~2,937 mi | 7–14 days | $13,217 – $17,622 | $15,199 – $20,265 |
| Bridgeport to Roseville | ~2,939 mi | 7–14 days | $13,226 – $17,634 | $15,209 – $20,279 |
| Stamford to Stockton | ~2,942 mi | 7–14 days | $13,239 – $17,652 | $15,225 – $20,300 |
| Bridgeport to Modesto | ~2,952 mi | 7–14 days | $13,284 – $17,712 | $15,277 – $20,369 |
| Bridgeport to Oxnard | ~2,952 mi | 7–14 days | $13,284 – $17,712 | $15,277 – $20,369 |
| New Haven to Roseville | ~2,953 mi | 7–14 days | $13,289 – $17,718 | $15,282 – $20,376 |
| Bridgeport to Sacramento | ~2,955 mi | 7–14 days | $13,298 – $17,730 | $15,292 – $20,389 |
| Bridgeport to Stockton | ~2,960 mi | 7–14 days | $13,320 – $17,760 | $15,318 – $20,424 |
| Hartford to Roseville | ~2,960 mi | 7–14 days | $13,320 – $17,760 | $15,318 – $20,424 |
| New Haven to Modesto | ~2,966 mi | 7–14 days | $13,347 – $17,796 | $15,349 – $20,465 |
| New Haven to Oxnard | ~2,967 mi | 7–14 days | $13,352 – $17,802 | $15,354 – $20,472 |
| New Haven to Sacramento | ~2,969 mi | 7–14 days | $13,361 – $17,814 | $15,365 – $20,486 |
| Hartford to Modesto | ~2,975 mi | 7–14 days | $13,388 – $17,850 | $15,396 – $20,527 |
| New Haven to Stockton | ~2,975 mi | 7–14 days | $13,388 – $17,850 | $15,396 – $20,527 |
| Hartford to Sacramento | ~2,976 mi | 7–14 days | $13,392 – $17,856 | $15,401 – $20,534 |
| Hartford to Oxnard | ~2,980 mi | 7–14 days | $13,410 – $17,880 | $15,421 – $20,562 |
| Hartford to Stockton | ~2,983 mi | 7–14 days | $13,424 – $17,898 | $15,437 – $20,583 |
| Stamford to Fremont | ~2,994 mi | 7–14 days | $13,473 – $17,964 | $15,494 – $20,659 |
| Stamford to San Jose | ~2,995 mi | 7–14 days | $13,478 – $17,970 | $15,499 – $20,665 |
| Stamford to Oakland | ~3,004 mi | 7–14 days | $13,518 – $18,024 | $15,546 – $20,728 |
| Bridgeport to Fremont | ~3,012 mi | 7–14 days | $13,554 – $18,072 | $15,587 – $20,783 |
| Stamford to San Francisco | ~3,013 mi | 7–14 days | $13,559 – $18,078 | $15,592 – $20,790 |
| Bridgeport to San Jose | ~3,014 mi | 7–14 days | $13,563 – $18,084 | $15,597 – $20,797 |
| Bridgeport to Oakland | ~3,023 mi | 7–14 days | $13,604 – $18,138 | $15,644 – $20,859 |
| New Haven to Fremont | ~3,026 mi | 7–14 days | $13,617 – $18,156 | $15,660 – $20,879 |
| New Haven to San Jose | ~3,028 mi | 7–14 days | $13,626 – $18,168 | $15,670 – $20,893 |
| Bridgeport to San Francisco | ~3,031 mi | 7–14 days | $13,640 – $18,186 | $15,685 – $20,914 |
| Hartford to Fremont | ~3,034 mi | 7–14 days | $13,653 – $18,204 | $15,701 – $20,935 |
| Hartford to San Jose | ~3,036 mi | 7–14 days | $13,662 – $18,216 | $15,711 – $20,948 |
| New Haven to Oakland | ~3,037 mi | 7–14 days | $13,667 – $18,222 | $15,716 – $20,955 |
| Hartford to Oakland | ~3,045 mi | 7–14 days | $13,703 – $18,270 | $15,758 – $21,010 |
| New Haven to San Francisco | ~3,045 mi | 7–14 days | $13,703 – $18,270 | $15,758 – $21,010 |
| Hartford to San Francisco | ~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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Connecticut
56 of the 101 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 372 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 36 of 209 vehicle inspections (17.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 47 of 372 driver inspections (12.6%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984Greenwich, CT · USDOT 2396811 | 33 | 4 of 25 | 5 of 33 |
| Siracusa Group Moving AllianceNew Britain, CT · USDOT 352585 | 29 | 2 of 16 | 1 of 29 |
| Lippincott Van LinesWinsted, CT · USDOT 731441 | 27 | 4 of 17 | 3 of 27 |
| Action Moving and Storage and Logistics LLCWest Haven, CT · USDOT 806405 | 23 | 0 of 15 | 1 of 23 |
| Z T E Van LinesVernon Rockville, CT · USDOT 3313395 | 21 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 21 |
| Rt Relocation LLCCheshire, CT · USDOT 3285714 | 17 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 17 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Connecticut, 101 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Connecticut directory ranks them. At the California end, 1,592 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in California, moving costs in California, or the reverse trip, California to Connecticut. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Connecticut
Connecticut to California moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to California?
Between the two states' main cities, Hartford and Los Angeles, 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 Connecticut and California, distances run from 2,818 to 3,053 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Connecticut to California take?
Hartford to Los Angeles 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 Connecticut to California?
Yes. A move from Connecticut into California is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Connecticut, 101 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Connecticut.
What is the cheapest way to move from Connecticut to California?
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, about $9,483 – $12,645, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Connecticut to California each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,853 people (±1,483) moved from Connecticut to California that year, against about 4,237 (±2,318) from California to Connecticut. That makes Connecticut the 26th-largest source of new residents for California among the states.