Bridgeport, CT → Huntsville, AL · Long-distance move
About 1,014 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,700–$7,000, delivery in 3–7 days, 447 carriers on the Bridgeport side and 204 in Huntsville.
Moving from Bridgeport to Huntsville is a long-distance move of roughly 1,014 road miles, heading southwest from Connecticut to Alabama.
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 $4,700 to $7,000 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 18 h 11 min.
On the Bridgeport side there are 447 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (230 of them authorized for interstate work), and 204 around Huntsville (104 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 Huntsville.
Bridgeport has a population of about 152,273 and Huntsville about 233,627. Bridgeport is considerably denser (9,233 people per square mile versus 986), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Alabama than in Connecticut, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,880 | $2,290 | $2,800 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,820 | $3,440 | $4,200 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,700 | $5,740 | $7,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,530 | $9,180 | $11,200 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,350 | $12,620 | $15,400 |
$1,490–$2,110
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,920–$2,830
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,700–$7,000
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bridgeport, CT → Huntsville, AL. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: New England Home Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: William B Meyerinc
Legal name: Mpas Moving Connecticut LLC
Legal name: Kemper Moving Systems INC
Legal name: Gbpb LLC
Legal name: Michael Lapp
Legal name: Bolt Movers LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,880 to $2,800 for a studio, $2,820 to $4,200 for a one-bedroom, $4,700 to $7,000 for a two-bedroom, $7,530 to $11,200 for a three-bedroom and $10,350 to $15,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,014 road miles (859 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 11 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 Connecticut into Alabama 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 $1,490 to $2,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,920 to $2,830. 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 Bridgeport–Huntsville corridor.