Moving from Kansas to Connecticut
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Wichita and Hartford 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 miWichita → Hartford
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,007+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 366 people moved from Kansas to Connecticut in 2024 (Census estimate, ±367), and about 306 went the other way. Between Wichita and Hartford 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. 41 movers based in Kansas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Kansas to Connecticut
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 366 people a year (±367), against about 306 (±237) from Connecticut to Kansas, so Connecticut gains about 60 people a year on this exchange. Kansas is the 28th-largest of the 43 states sending people to Connecticut; Connecticut took in about 82,002 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | New Haven County | 58 ±91* |
| Shawnee County | Hartford County | 22 ±34* |
| Riley County | Hartford County | 15 ±28* |
| Geary County | New Haven County | 5 ±10* |
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.
Wichita to Hartford, 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 Kansas and Connecticut.
Cost of moving from Kansas to Connecticut
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 Kansas to Connecticut
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City to Stamford | ~1,306 mi | 7–14 days | $5,877 – $7,836 | $6,759 – $9,011 |
| Overland Park to Stamford | ~1,312 mi | 7–14 days | $5,904 – $7,872 | $6,790 – $9,053 |
| Kansas City to Bridgeport | ~1,327 mi | 7–14 days | $5,972 – $7,962 | $6,867 – $9,156 |
| Overland Park to Bridgeport | ~1,333 mi | 7–14 days | $5,999 – $7,998 | $6,898 – $9,198 |
| Kansas City to New Haven | ~1,343 mi | 7–14 days | $6,044 – $8,058 | $6,950 – $9,267 |
| Overland Park to New Haven | ~1,350 mi | 7–14 days | $6,075 – $8,100 | $6,986 – $9,315 |
| Kansas City to Hartford | ~1,359 mi | 7–14 days | $6,116 – $8,154 | $7,033 – $9,377 |
| Overland Park to Hartford | ~1,366 mi | 7–14 days | $6,147 – $8,196 | $7,069 – $9,425 |
| Wichita to Stamford | ~1,502 mi | 7–14 days | $6,759 – $9,012 | $7,773 – $10,364 |
| Wichita to Bridgeport | ~1,523 mi | 7–14 days | $6,854 – $9,138 | $7,882 – $10,509 |
| Wichita to New Haven | ~1,540 mi | 7–14 days | $6,930 – $9,240 | $7,969 – $10,626 |
| Wichita to Hartford | ~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 Kansas
25 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 90 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 62 vehicle inspections (17.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 15 of 90 driver inspections (16.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerber Transfer LLCBonner Springs, KS · USDOT 2391030 | 12 | 1 of 7 | 2 of 12 |
| Dba Mike Hammer Local MovingLenexa, KS · USDOT 2929832 | 8 | 0 of 6 | 2 of 8 |
| Professional Moving & Storage IncLawrence, KS · USDOT 917983 | 8 | 0 of 7 | 2 of 8 |
| American MoversWichita, KS · USDOT 1698749 | 7 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 7 |
| Two Men and A TruckWichita, KS · USDOT 2277955 | 6 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Ok Transfer LLCWichita, KS · USDOT 1799712 | 5 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
89 listed household-goods carriers are based in Kansas, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Kansas directory ranks them. At the Connecticut end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Connecticut, moving costs in Connecticut, or the reverse trip, Connecticut to Kansas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Kansas
Kansas to Connecticut moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Kansas to Connecticut?
Between the two states' main cities, Wichita and Hartford, 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 Kansas and Connecticut, distances run from 1,306 to 1,557 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Kansas to Connecticut take?
Wichita to Hartford 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 Kansas to Connecticut?
Yes. A move from Kansas into Connecticut is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 89 listed movers based in Kansas, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Kansas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Kansas to Connecticut?
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 Kansas to Connecticut each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 366 people (±367) moved from Kansas to Connecticut that year, against about 306 (±237) from Connecticut to Kansas. That makes Kansas the 28th-largest source of new residents for Connecticut among the states.