Bridgeport, CT → Waterbury, CT · Local move
About 32 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,300–$1,940, delivery in 0–1 days, 447 carriers on the Bridgeport side and 170 in Waterbury.
Moving from Bridgeport to Waterbury is a local move of roughly 32 road miles, heading north within Connecticut.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,300 and $1,940, before packing or storage.
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 170 around Waterbury (99 interstate). For an in-state 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 Waterbury.
Bridgeport has a population of about 152,273 and Waterbury about 115,771. Bridgeport is considerably denser (9,233 people per square mile versus 4,014), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $690 | $840 | $1,030 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $810 | $990 | $1,210 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,300 | $1,590 | $1,940 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,020 | $2,460 | $3,010 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,020 | $3,690 | $4,500 |
$180–$260
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,050–$1,540
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,300–$1,940
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: New England Home Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: William B Meyerinc
Legal name: Mpas Moving Connecticut LLC
Legal name: Flynn'S Motor Express INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $690 to $1,030 for a studio, $810 to $1,210 for a one-bedroom, $1,300 to $1,940 for a two-bedroom, $2,020 to $3,010 for a three-bedroom and $3,020 to $4,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 32 road miles (27 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Bridgeport and Waterbury are in Connecticut, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $180 to $260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,540. 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–Waterbury corridor.