Fresno, CA → Hartford, CT · Cross-country move

Movers from Fresno to Hartford

About 2,964 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,690–$14,410, delivery in 7–14 days, 439 carriers on the Fresno side and 350 in Hartford.

2,964 miroad distance
51 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$9,690–$14,4102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Fresno, California
To: Hartford, Connecticut
Road distance: ≈ 2,964 miles (2,512 straight-line)
Drive time: 51 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 439 (246 interstate)
Movers at destination: 350 (246 interstate)

Reverse: Hartford → Fresno

The route from Fresno, CA to Hartford, CT covers roughly 2,964 miles by road, a northeast-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 $9,690 to $14,410 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 Fresno side there are 439 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (246 of them authorized for interstate work), and 350 around Hartford (246 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 Hartford.

Fresno has a population of about 555,549 and Hartford about 121,981. Hartford is the denser city (6,957 people per square mile versus 4,706 in Fresno), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Connecticut than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Fresno to Hartford

Full-service estimate for 2,964 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,870	$4,720	$5,760
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,810	$7,090	$8,650
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,690	$11,810	$14,410
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$15,500	$18,900	$23,060
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$21,310	$25,990	$31,700

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,100–$5,780

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$3,670–$5,390

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$9,690–$14,410

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Fresno (origin)

B&b Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1506989
MC: 565290
Based in: Fresno, CA 93725 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 190 trucks, 185 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (559) 264-2036 Route Verify on FMCSA

CA Freight Xpress INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1292301
MC: 498282
Based in: Fresno, CA 93725 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 89 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (559) 268-1231 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bedrosians And Paragon Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Paragon Industries INC

USDOT: 421535
MC: 278865
Based in: Fresno, CA 93722 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 65 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (559) 275-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jag Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1161090
MC: 467257
Based in: Fresno, CA 93725 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (559) 834-2700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Conner Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Conner Logistics INC

USDOT: 2394750
MC: 823302
Based in: Fresno, CA 93722 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (888) 939-4637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Goldenstate Xp INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2428600
MC: 836998
Based in: Fresno, CA 93705 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (559) 277-5203 Route Verify on FMCSA

Go Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Go Express LLC

USDOT: 2800745
MC: 1758995
Based in: Fresno, CA 93722 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (559) 274-0168 Route Verify on FMCSA

R Preet Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3170808
MC: 118217
Based in: Fresno, CA 93727 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (916) 352-6032 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 439 movers in Fresno

Near Hartford (destination)

Bob'S Discount Furniture LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1326635
MC: 1550101
Based in: Manchester, CT 06042 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 225 trucks, 205 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (959) 237-2453 Route Verify on FMCSA

Msm Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2557265
MC: 891791
Based in: Hartford, CT 06114 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 55 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (860) 216-9120 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spelman Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3439865
MC: 1116903
Based in: Rocky Hill, CT 06067 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 26 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (959) 777-9871 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spacefitters LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1389824
MC: 528899
Based in: Bloomfield, CT 06002 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (860) 818-1967 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Connecticut

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Antwall 13 LLC

USDOT: 3638680
Based in: Rocky Hill, CT 06067 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (513) 205-5851 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kim Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 978755
MC: 506916
Based in: Berlin, CT 06037 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (860) 770-8396 Route Verify on FMCSA

Expedited Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2566125
MC: 897804
Based in: West Hartford, CT 06110 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (860) 988-3887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kay'S Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 102032
MC: 120883
Based in: South Windsor, CT 06074 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (860) 291-2436 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 350 movers in Hartford

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Fresno to Hartford?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,870 to $5,760 for a studio, $5,810 to $8,650 for a one-bedroom, $9,690 to $14,410 for a two-bedroom, $15,500 to $23,060 for a three-bedroom and $21,310 to $31,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hartford from Fresno?

About 2,964 road miles (2,512 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California into Connecticut 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Fresno to Hartford?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,100 to $5,780 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,670 to $5,390. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Fresno–Hartford corridor.