Bridgeport, CT → Santa Cruz, CA · Cross-country move
About 3,069 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,880–$14,700, delivery in 7–14 days, 447 carriers on the Bridgeport side and 27 in Santa Cruz.
The route from Bridgeport, CT to Santa Cruz, CA covers roughly 3,069 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.
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 $9,880 to $14,700 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 53 hours (6 driving days).
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 27 around Santa Cruz (6 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 Santa Cruz.
Bridgeport has a population of about 152,273 and Santa Cruz about 62,000. Bridgeport is considerably denser (9,233 people per square mile versus 4,942), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. California is a higher-cost state than Connecticut, 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 | $3,950 | $4,820 | $5,880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,930 | $7,230 | $8,820 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,880 | $12,050 | $14,700 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,810 | $19,280 | $23,530 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,740 | $26,510 | $32,350 |
$4,200–$5,930
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,760–$5,530
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,880–$14,700
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bridgeport, CT → Santa Cruz, CA. 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: Bill Lambert
Legal name: Delivertron LLC
Legal name: Robert D Joseph
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,950 to $5,880 for a studio, $5,930 to $8,820 for a one-bedroom, $9,880 to $14,700 for a two-bedroom, $15,810 to $23,530 for a three-bedroom and $21,740 to $32,350 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,069 road miles (2,601 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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 $4,200 to $5,930 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,760 to $5,530. 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–Santa Cruz corridor.