Garden City, KS → Stamford, CT · Cross-country move

Movers from Garden City to Stamford

About 1,728 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,380–$9,490, delivery in 5–10 days, 19 carriers on the Garden City side and 135 in Stamford.

1,728 miroad distance
30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,380–$9,4902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Garden City, Kansas
To: Stamford, Connecticut
Road distance: ≈ 1,728 miles (1,465 straight-line)
Drive time: 30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination: 135 (92 interstate)

Reverse: Stamford → Garden City

The route from Garden City, KS to Stamford, CT covers roughly 1,728 miles by road, a east-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 $6,380 to $9,490 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 30 hours (4 driving days).

On the Garden City side there are 19 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 of them authorized for interstate work), and 135 around Stamford (92 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 Stamford.

Garden City has a population of about 28,000 and Stamford about 139,535. Stamford is the denser city (3,603 people per square mile versus 2,557 in Garden City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Connecticut is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Garden City to Stamford

Full-service estimate for 1,728 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,550	$3,110	$3,800
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,830	$4,670	$5,690
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,380	$7,780	$9,490
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,210	$12,450	$15,180
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,030	$17,110	$20,880

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,380–$3,350

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

Portable container

$2,560–$3,770

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

Full-service mover

$6,380–$9,490

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Garden City (origin)

J & R Construction LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2479056
MC: 1769000
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (620) 290-9858 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bribiesca Concessions

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Matthew J Bribiesca

USDOT: 721279
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (620) 277-0012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hendersons Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hendersons Delivery And Service Solutions LLC

USDOT: 1635404
MC: 602913
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (620) 272-0458 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alltrade

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nicholas Matthew Smith

USDOT: 2465753
MC: 916698
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (620) 277-5964 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jms Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3515165
MC: 1164842
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (620) 937-1408 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keller Furniture & Garnand Furniture

Licensed interstate

Legal name: R D Norris INC

USDOT: 601788
MC: 1762835
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (620) 276-2326 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drussel Seed & Supply INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2480945
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (620) 805-2513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morgan Farms

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Yatsa Morgan

USDOT: 2819081
MC: 76775
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (303) 501-4171 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 19 movers in Garden City

Near Stamford (destination)

Hendrickson Bus Corporation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hendrickson Bus Company

USDOT: 382112
MC: 729161
Based in: Bayville, NY 11709 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 152 trucks, 93 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (631) 271-8931 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dhl Global Forwarding

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Air Express International USA INC

USDOT: 74167
MC: 193047
Based in: Darien, CT 06820 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 102 trucks, 181 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (305) 302-3989 Route Verify on FMCSA

Als Moving & Storage Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Veral Corp

USDOT: 292755
MC: 185639
Based in: White Plains, NY 10606 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (914) 761-2528 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Junkluggers And Luggers Moving & Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Junkluggers LLC

USDOT: 1867983
MC: 934353
Based in: Stamford, CT 06902 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 18 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (203) 580-4829 Route Verify on FMCSA

J B And Franks Moving Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: J B Moving Services INC

USDOT: 517785
MC: 196878
Based in: Stamford, CT 06902 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (203) 602-7979 Route Verify on FMCSA

Conri Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1599349
MC: 591649
Based in: Hawthorne, NY 10532 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (914) 592-2300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Intense Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2204625
MC: 722908
Based in: Stamford, CT 06905 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (203) 274-6554 Route Verify on FMCSA

Doran Brothers Moving & Self Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Narod INC

USDOT: 710236
MC: 358983
Based in: Stamford, CT 06902 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (203) 328-9656 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 135 movers in Stamford

Tips for this move

Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Stamford accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Garden City to Stamford?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,550 to $3,800 for a studio, $3,830 to $5,690 for a one-bedroom, $6,380 to $9,490 for a two-bedroom, $10,210 to $15,180 for a three-bedroom and $14,030 to $20,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Stamford from Garden City?

About 1,728 road miles (1,465 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Kansas 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 Garden City to Stamford?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,380 to $3,350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,560 to $3,770. 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 Garden City–Stamford corridor.