Interstate move · Connecticut → California

Movers from Connecticut to California

About 2,945 miles between Bridgeport and Los Angeles. Two-bedroom estimate $9,650–$14,360, delivery in 7–14 days. Choose exact cities below.

2,945 miBridgeport → Los Angeles
51 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
2,221 / 47,679carriers in each state

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Moving from Connecticut to California means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Bridgeport and Los Angeles—the road distance is about 2,945 miles, which puts a typical move in the cross-country move bracket with a delivery window of 7 to 14 days.

Connecticut has about 3.6 million residents and California about 39.5 million. California is a higher-cost state than Connecticut; plan for larger deposits and pricier destination-side services.

We list 2,221 household-goods carriers across the Connecticut cities on this platform and 47,679 across California. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from Connecticut to California

Reference estimate for 2,945 miles (Bridgeport → Los Angeles)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,860	$4,710	$5,740
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,790	$7,060	$8,610
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,650	$11,770	$14,360
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$15,440	$18,830	$22,970
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$21,230	$25,890	$31,590

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Popular city routes

BridgeportLos Angeles2,945 mi BridgeportSan Diego2,909 mi BridgeportSan Jose3,046 mi BridgeportSan Francisco3,069 mi BridgeportFresno2,940 mi BridgeportSacramento2,989 mi StamfordLos Angeles2,924 mi StamfordSan Diego2,888 mi StamfordSan Jose3,027 mi StamfordSan Francisco3,049 mi StamfordFresno2,920 mi StamfordSacramento2,970 mi New HavenLos Angeles2,960 mi New HavenSan Diego2,925 mi New HavenSan Jose3,061 mi New HavenSan Francisco3,083 mi New HavenFresno2,954 mi New HavenSacramento3,003 mi HartfordLos Angeles2,973 mi HartfordSan Diego2,940 mi HartfordSan Jose3,069 mi HartfordSan Francisco3,090 mi HartfordFresno2,964 mi HartfordSacramento3,010 mi WaterburyLos Angeles2,952 mi WaterburySan Diego2,918 mi WaterburySan Jose3,051 mi WaterburySan Francisco3,072 mi WaterburyFresno2,945 mi WaterburySacramento2,992 mi NorwalkLos Angeles2,931 mi NorwalkSan Diego2,895 mi NorwalkSan Jose3,034 mi NorwalkSan Francisco3,057 mi NorwalkFresno2,927 mi NorwalkSacramento2,977 mi

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to California?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $5,790 to $8,610, a two-bedroom $9,650 to $14,360 and a three-bedroom $15,440 to $22,970. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from Connecticut to California take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 51 hours (6 driving days); a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 7 to 14 days.

What license does a mover need for a Connecticut to California move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in California do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.