Moving from Missouri to Connecticut
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Saint Louis and Hartford it is about 1,105 miles and 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,047 to 1,357 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.
- ~1,105 miSaint Louis → Hartford
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,973+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 806 people moved from Missouri to Connecticut in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,060). Between Saint Louis and Hartford it is about 1,105 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,973 – $6,630 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Missouri hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Missouri to Connecticut
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 806 people a year (±1,060). Missouri is the 19th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County | Fairfield County | 134 ±98 |
| St. Louis City | New Haven County | 90 ±129* |
| St. Louis County | Hartford County | 46 ±50* |
| Johnson County | Fairfield County | 40 ±68* |
| St. Louis City | Fairfield County | 32 ±38* |
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.
Saint Louis 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 Missouri and Connecticut.
Cost of moving from Missouri to Connecticut
At about 1,105 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,973 – $6,630 for a two-bedroom home and $5,718 – $7,625 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,580 – $4,774; a freight trailer is $2,387 – $3,182.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,729 – $4,973 | $2,685 – $3,580 | $1,790 – $2,387 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,475 – $5,967 | $3,222 – $4,296 | $2,148 – $2,864 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,973 – $6,630 | $3,580 – $4,774 | $2,387 – $3,182 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,718 – $7,625 | $4,117 – $5,490 | $2,745 – $3,660 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,464 – $8,619 | $4,654 – $6,206 | $3,103 – $4,137 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,459 – $9,945 | $5,370 – $7,160 | $3,580 – $4,774 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,105 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 Missouri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis to Stamford | ~1,047 mi | 3–7 days | $4,712 – $6,282 | $5,418 – $7,224 |
| Saint Louis to Bridgeport | ~1,069 mi | 3–7 days | $4,811 – $6,414 | $5,532 – $7,376 |
| Saint Louis to New Haven | ~1,086 mi | 3–7 days | $4,887 – $6,516 | $5,620 – $7,493 |
| Saint Louis to Hartford | ~1,105 mi | 3–7 days | $4,973 – $6,630 | $5,718 – $7,625 |
| Columbia to Stamford | ~1,170 mi | 3–7 days | $5,265 – $7,020 | $6,055 – $8,073 |
| Columbia to Bridgeport | ~1,191 mi | 3–7 days | $5,360 – $7,146 | $6,163 – $8,218 |
| Columbia to New Haven | ~1,208 mi | 7–14 days | $5,436 – $7,248 | $6,251 – $8,335 |
| Columbia to Hartford | ~1,225 mi | 7–14 days | $5,513 – $7,350 | $6,339 – $8,453 |
| Springfield to Stamford | ~1,270 mi | 7–14 days | $5,715 – $7,620 | $6,572 – $8,763 |
| Springfield to Bridgeport | ~1,292 mi | 7–14 days | $5,814 – $7,752 | $6,686 – $8,915 |
| Kansas City to Stamford | ~1,303 mi | 7–14 days | $5,864 – $7,818 | $6,743 – $8,991 |
| Springfield to New Haven | ~1,309 mi | 7–14 days | $5,891 – $7,854 | $6,774 – $9,032 |
| Kansas City to Bridgeport | ~1,324 mi | 7–14 days | $5,958 – $7,944 | $6,852 – $9,136 |
| Springfield to Hartford | ~1,330 mi | 7–14 days | $5,985 – $7,980 | $6,883 – $9,177 |
| Kansas City to New Haven | ~1,341 mi | 7–14 days | $6,035 – $8,046 | $6,940 – $9,253 |
| Kansas City to Hartford | ~1,357 mi | 7–14 days | $6,107 – $8,142 | $7,022 – $9,363 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Missouri
51 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,422 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 298 of 1,266 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 131 of 2,416 driver inspections (5.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Van LinesFenton, MO · USDOT 77949 | 2,112 | 268 of 1,102 | 71 of 2,110 |
| Carlyle Van Lines IncWarrensburg, MO · USDOT 279780 | 78 | 10 of 35 | 5 of 78 |
| Day Transfer Company IncCape Girardeau, MO · USDOT 2441154 | 45 | 11 of 27 | 6 of 45 |
| Modern Piano MovingSullivan, MO · USDOT 454870 | 19 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 19 |
| Pack and Load Moving and Storage LLCSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 4345256 | 15 | 0 of 8 | 7 of 15 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Kansas LLCKansas City, MO · USDOT 1980643 | 11 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 11 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
238 listed household-goods carriers are based in Missouri, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Missouri 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 Missouri. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Missouri
Missouri to Connecticut moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to Connecticut?
Between the two states' main cities, Saint Louis and Hartford, the distance is about 1,105 miles. From our model that is $4,973 – $6,630 for a two-bedroom home and $5,718 – $7,625 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,580 – $4,774 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,387 – $3,182. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Missouri and Connecticut, distances run from 1,047 to 1,357 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Missouri to Connecticut take?
Saint Louis to Hartford is 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Missouri to Connecticut?
Yes. A move from Missouri into Connecticut is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 238 listed movers based in Missouri, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Missouri.
What is the cheapest way to move from Missouri to Connecticut?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,387 – $3,182 for a two-bedroom home over 1,105 miles against $4,973 – $6,630 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,580 – $4,774, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Missouri to Connecticut each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 806 people (±1,060) moved from Missouri to Connecticut that year. That makes Missouri the 19th-largest source of new residents for Connecticut among the states.