Moving from Connecticut to Kansas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Hartford and Wichita it is about 1,557 miles and 4 days on the road (about 28 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,306 to 1,557 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.
- ~1,557 miHartford → Wichita
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,007+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 306 people moved from Connecticut to Kansas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±237), and about 366 went the other way. Between Hartford and Wichita it is about 1,557 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,007 – $9,342 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 101 movers based in Connecticut hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Connecticut to Kansas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 306 people a year (±237), against about 366 (±367) from Kansas to Connecticut, so Kansas loses about 60 people a year on this exchange. Connecticut is the 35th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Kansas; Kansas took in about 83,083 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford County | Johnson County | 56 ±61* |
| Middlesex County | Sedgwick County | 51 ±76* |
| Hartford County | Montgomery County | 41 ±62* |
| Fairfield County | Johnson County | 35 ±53* |
| New Haven County | Sedgwick County | 29 ±52* |
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. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Hartford to Wichita, 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 Kansas.
Cost of moving from Connecticut to Kansas
At about 1,557 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,007 – $9,342 for a two-bedroom home and $8,057 – $10,743 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,045 – $6,726; a freight trailer is $3,363 – $4,484.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,255 – $7,007 | $3,784 – $5,045 | $2,522 – $3,363 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,306 – $8,408 | $4,540 – $6,054 | $3,027 – $4,036 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,007 – $9,342 | $5,045 – $6,726 | $3,363 – $4,484 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,057 – $10,743 | $5,801 – $7,735 | $3,868 – $5,157 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,108 – $12,145 | $6,558 – $8,744 | $4,372 – $5,829 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,510 – $14,013 | $7,567 – $10,089 | $5,045 – $6,726 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,557 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 Kansas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford to Kansas City | ~1,306 mi | 7–14 days | $5,877 – $7,836 | $6,759 – $9,011 |
| Stamford to Overland Park | ~1,312 mi | 7–14 days | $5,904 – $7,872 | $6,790 – $9,053 |
| Bridgeport to Kansas City | ~1,327 mi | 7–14 days | $5,972 – $7,962 | $6,867 – $9,156 |
| Bridgeport to Overland Park | ~1,333 mi | 7–14 days | $5,999 – $7,998 | $6,898 – $9,198 |
| New Haven to Kansas City | ~1,343 mi | 7–14 days | $6,044 – $8,058 | $6,950 – $9,267 |
| New Haven to Overland Park | ~1,350 mi | 7–14 days | $6,075 – $8,100 | $6,986 – $9,315 |
| Hartford to Kansas City | ~1,359 mi | 7–14 days | $6,116 – $8,154 | $7,033 – $9,377 |
| Hartford to Overland Park | ~1,366 mi | 7–14 days | $6,147 – $8,196 | $7,069 – $9,425 |
| Stamford to Wichita | ~1,502 mi | 7–14 days | $6,759 – $9,012 | $7,773 – $10,364 |
| Bridgeport to Wichita | ~1,523 mi | 7–14 days | $6,854 – $9,138 | $7,882 – $10,509 |
| New Haven to Wichita | ~1,540 mi | 7–14 days | $6,930 – $9,240 | $7,969 – $10,626 |
| Hartford to Wichita | ~1,557 mi | 7–14 days | $7,007 – $9,342 | $8,057 – $10,743 |
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 Kansas end, 89 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Kansas, moving costs in Kansas, or the reverse trip, Kansas 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 Kansas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to Kansas?
Between the two states' main cities, Hartford and Wichita, the distance is about 1,557 miles. From our model that is $7,007 – $9,342 for a two-bedroom home and $8,057 – $10,743 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,045 – $6,726 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,363 – $4,484. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Connecticut and Kansas, distances run from 1,306 to 1,557 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Connecticut to Kansas take?
Hartford to Wichita is 4 days on the road (about 28 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 Kansas?
Yes. A move from Connecticut into Kansas 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 Kansas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,363 – $4,484 for a two-bedroom home over 1,557 miles against $7,007 – $9,342 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,045 – $6,726, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Connecticut to Kansas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 306 people (±237) moved from Connecticut to Kansas that year, against about 366 (±367) from Kansas to Connecticut. That makes Connecticut the 35th-largest source of new residents for Kansas among the states.