Moving from Rhode Island to Connecticut
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Providence and Hartford it is about 76 miles and about an hour; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 73 to 143 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.
- ~76 miProvidence → Hartford
- Same dayTypical transit
- $485+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 2,143 people moved from Rhode Island to Connecticut in 2024 (Census estimate, ±790), and about 2,786 went the other way. Between Providence and Hartford it is about 76 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $485 – $803 in our model, delivered in Same day. 20 movers based in Rhode Island hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Rhode Island to Connecticut
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,143 people a year (±790), against about 2,786 (±768) from Connecticut to Rhode Island, so Connecticut loses about 643 people a year on this exchange. Rhode Island is the 10th-largest of the 43 states sending people to Connecticut; Connecticut took in about 82,002 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | New London County | 492 ±249 |
| Kent County | New Haven County | 303 ±448* |
| Providence County | New London County | 267 ±184 |
| Newport County | New London County | 222 ±232* |
| Providence County | New Haven County | 171 ±121 |
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.
Providence 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 Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Cost of moving from Rhode Island to Connecticut
At about 76 miles, full-service movers should land around $485 – $803 for a two-bedroom home and $813 – $1,479 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $385 – $649; a freight trailer is $335 – $579.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Rhode Island to Connecticut
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick to Hartford | ~73 mi | Same day | $485 – $803 | $813 – $1,479 |
| Providence to Hartford | ~76 mi | Same day | $485 – $803 | $813 – $1,479 |
| Warwick to New Haven | ~94 mi | Same day | $485 – $803 | $813 – $1,479 |
| Providence to New Haven | ~100 mi | Same day | $485 – $803 | $813 – $1,479 |
| Warwick to Bridgeport | ~113 mi | 1–3 days | $509 – $678 | $585 – $780 |
| Providence to Bridgeport | ~119 mi | 1–3 days | $536 – $714 | $616 – $821 |
| Warwick to Stamford | ~136 mi | 1–3 days | $612 – $816 | $704 – $938 |
| Providence to Stamford | ~143 mi | 1–3 days | $644 – $858 | $740 – $987 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Rhode Island
14 of the 20 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 38 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 15 vehicle inspections (13.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 38 driver inspections (21.1%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coutu Bros MoversWarwick, RI · USDOT 979213 | 8 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 8 |
| Correira Brothers' Moving & Storage IncProvidence, RI · USDOT 3095364 | 5 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 5 |
| Southern Rhode Island Moving and Storage LLCExeter, RI · USDOT 1672828 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Sterling Moving & Storage IncCranston, RI · USDOT 631155 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| G Metz Moving IncJohnston, RI · USDOT 2296800 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 3 |
| Moving Ahead RINorth Kingstown, RI · USDOT 3693175 | 3 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
31 listed household-goods carriers are based in Rhode Island, 20 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Rhode Island
Rhode Island to Connecticut moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Rhode Island to Connecticut?
Between the two states' main cities, Providence and Hartford, the distance is about 76 miles. From our model that is $485 – $803 for a two-bedroom home and $813 – $1,479 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $385 – $649 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $335 – $579. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Rhode Island and Connecticut, distances run from 73 to 143 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Rhode Island to Connecticut take?
Providence to Hartford is about an hour. The move itself typically takes same day, because at this distance it usually travels on an hourly crew with one truck. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Rhode Island to Connecticut?
Yes. A move from Rhode Island into Connecticut is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 31 listed movers based in Rhode Island, 20 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Rhode Island.
What is the cheapest way to move from Rhode Island to Connecticut?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $335 – $579 for a two-bedroom home over 76 miles against $485 – $803 with full-service movers. A container, about $385 – $649, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Rhode Island to Connecticut each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,143 people (±790) moved from Rhode Island to Connecticut that year, against about 2,786 (±768) from Connecticut to Rhode Island. That makes Rhode Island the 10th-largest source of new residents for Connecticut among the states.