Bridgeport, CT → Santa Monica, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,950 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,660–$14,370, delivery in 7–14 days, 447 carriers on the Bridgeport side and 603 in Santa Monica.
The route from Bridgeport, CT to Santa Monica, CA covers roughly 2,950 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 $9,660 to $14,370 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 51 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 603 around Santa Monica (222 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 Monica.
Bridgeport has a population of about 152,273 and Santa Monica about 92,000. The two cities have comparable density (9,233 and 11,069 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 | $3,860 | $4,710 | $5,750 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,800 | $7,070 | $8,620 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,660 | $11,780 | $14,370 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,460 | $18,850 | $23,000 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,250 | $25,920 | $31,620 |
$4,080–$5,760
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,650–$5,370
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,660–$14,370
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bridgeport, CT → Santa Monica, 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
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,860 to $5,750 for a studio, $5,800 to $8,620 for a one-bedroom, $9,660 to $14,370 for a two-bedroom, $15,460 to $23,000 for a three-bedroom and $21,250 to $31,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,950 road miles (2,500 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 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 $4,080 to $5,760 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,650 to $5,370. 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 Monica corridor.