Moving from Connecticut to Utah
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Hartford and Salt Lake City it is about 2,355 miles and 5 days on the road (about 43 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,312 to 2,549 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.
- ~2,355 miHartford → Salt Lake City
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,598+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 786 people moved from Connecticut to Utah in 2024 (Census estimate, ±766), and about 0 went the other way. Between Hartford and Salt Lake City it is about 2,355 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,598 – $14,130 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 101 movers based in Connecticut hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Connecticut to Utah
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 786 people a year (±766), against about 0 (±225) from Utah to Connecticut, so Utah gains about 786 people a year on this exchange. Connecticut is the 25th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Utah; Utah took in about 94,553 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County | Cache County | 160 ±200* |
| Middlesex County | Salt Lake County | 125 ±158* |
| Hartford County | Salt Lake County | 119 ±179* |
| Fairfield County | Salt Lake County | 92 ±101* |
| Fairfield County | Summit County | 65 ±106* |
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 Salt Lake City, 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 Utah.
Cost of moving from Connecticut to Utah
At about 2,355 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,598 – $14,130 for a two-bedroom home and $12,187 – $16,250 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,630 – $10,174; a freight trailer is $5,087 – $6,782.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,948 – $10,598 | $5,723 – $7,630 | $3,815 – $5,087 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,538 – $12,717 | $6,867 – $9,156 | $4,578 – $6,104 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,598 – $14,130 | $7,630 – $10,174 | $5,087 – $6,782 |
| 3 bedrooms | $12,187 – $16,250 | $8,775 – $11,700 | $5,850 – $7,800 |
| 4 bedrooms | $13,777 – $18,369 | $9,919 – $13,226 | $6,613 – $8,817 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $15,896 – $21,195 | $11,445 – $15,260 | $7,630 – $10,174 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,355 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 Utah
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 Provo | ~2,312 mi | 7–14 days | $10,404 – $13,872 | $11,965 – $15,953 |
| Stamford to Ogden | ~2,313 mi | 7–14 days | $10,409 – $13,878 | $11,970 – $15,960 |
| Stamford to Salt Lake City | ~2,316 mi | 7–14 days | $10,422 – $13,896 | $11,985 – $15,980 |
| Bridgeport to Ogden | ~2,331 mi | 7–14 days | $10,490 – $13,986 | $12,063 – $16,084 |
| Bridgeport to Provo | ~2,331 mi | 7–14 days | $10,490 – $13,986 | $12,063 – $16,084 |
| Bridgeport to Salt Lake City | ~2,334 mi | 7–14 days | $10,503 – $14,004 | $12,078 – $16,105 |
| New Haven to Ogden | ~2,344 mi | 7–14 days | $10,548 – $14,064 | $12,130 – $16,174 |
| New Haven to Provo | ~2,345 mi | 7–14 days | $10,553 – $14,070 | $12,135 – $16,181 |
| New Haven to Salt Lake City | ~2,348 mi | 7–14 days | $10,566 – $14,088 | $12,151 – $16,201 |
| Hartford to Ogden | ~2,351 mi | 7–14 days | $10,580 – $14,106 | $12,166 – $16,222 |
| Hartford to Provo | ~2,353 mi | 7–14 days | $10,589 – $14,118 | $12,177 – $16,236 |
| Hartford to Salt Lake City | ~2,355 mi | 7–14 days | $10,598 – $14,130 | $12,187 – $16,250 |
| Stamford to Saint George | ~2,503 mi | 7–14 days | $11,264 – $15,018 | $12,953 – $17,271 |
| Bridgeport to Saint George | ~2,522 mi | 7–14 days | $11,349 – $15,132 | $13,051 – $17,402 |
| New Haven to Saint George | ~2,538 mi | 7–14 days | $11,421 – $15,228 | $13,134 – $17,512 |
| Hartford to Saint George | ~2,549 mi | 7–14 days | $11,471 – $15,294 | $13,191 – $17,588 |
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 Utah end, 119 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Utah, moving costs in Utah, or the reverse trip, Utah 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 Utah moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to Utah?
Between the two states' main cities, Hartford and Salt Lake City, the distance is about 2,355 miles. From our model that is $10,598 – $14,130 for a two-bedroom home and $12,187 – $16,250 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,630 – $10,174 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,087 – $6,782. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Connecticut and Utah, distances run from 2,312 to 2,549 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Connecticut to Utah take?
Hartford to Salt Lake City is 5 days on the road (about 43 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 Utah?
Yes. A move from Connecticut into Utah 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 Utah?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,087 – $6,782 for a two-bedroom home over 2,355 miles against $10,598 – $14,130 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,630 – $10,174, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Connecticut to Utah each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 786 people (±766) moved from Connecticut to Utah that year, against about 0 (±225) from Utah to Connecticut. That makes Connecticut the 25th-largest source of new residents for Utah among the states.