Ames, IA → Bridgeport, CT · Long-distance move
About 1,244 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,360–$7,970, delivery in 3–7 days, 55 carriers on the Ames side and 447 in Bridgeport.
Bridgeport sits about 1,244 miles east of Ames, which makes this an interstate relocation from Iowa to Connecticut that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,360 to $7,970 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 22 h 9 min.
On the Ames side there are 55 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (25 of them authorized for interstate work), and 447 around Bridgeport (230 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Bridgeport.
Ames has a population of about 66,000 and Bridgeport about 152,273. Bridgeport is the denser city (9,233 people per square mile versus 2,355 in Ames), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Connecticut is a higher-cost state than Iowa, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,140 | $2,610 | $3,190 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,220 | $3,920 | $4,780 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,360 | $6,530 | $7,970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,570 | $10,460 | $12,760 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,790 | $14,380 | $17,540 |
$1,730–$2,440
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,130–$3,130
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,360–$7,970
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Central Iowa Towing And Recovery INC
Legal name: Myers & Associates LLC
Legal name: New England Home Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: William B Meyerinc
Legal name: Mpas Moving Connecticut LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,140 to $3,190 for a studio, $3,220 to $4,780 for a one-bedroom, $5,360 to $7,970 for a two-bedroom, $8,570 to $12,760 for a three-bedroom and $11,790 to $17,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,244 road miles (1,054 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 9 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Iowa into Connecticut makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,730 to $2,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,130 to $3,130. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Ames–Bridgeport corridor.