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Mountain View, CA

Hartford, CT → Mountain View, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Hartford to Mountain View

About 3,082 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,910–$14,740, delivery in 7–14 days, 350 carriers on the Hartford side and 308 in Mountain View.

  • 3,082 miroad distance
  • 53 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,910–$14,7402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,082 miles (2,612 straight-line)
Drive time
53 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
350 (246 interstate)
Movers at destination
308 (87 interstate)

Reverse: Mountain View → Hartford

Moving from Hartford to Mountain View is a cross-country move of roughly 3,082 road miles, heading west from Connecticut to California.

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 $9,910 to $14,740 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 53 hours (6 driving days).

On the Hartford side there are 350 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (246 of them authorized for interstate work), and 308 around Mountain View (87 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 Mountain View.

Hartford has a population of about 121,981 and Mountain View about 82,000. The two cities have comparable density (6,957 and 6,889 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.

Cost of moving from Hartford to Mountain View

Full-service estimate for 3,082 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,960 $4,830 $5,900
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,940 $7,250 $8,840
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,910 $12,080 $14,740
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,850 $19,330 $23,580
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $21,800 $26,580 $32,430

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,220–$5,950

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

Portable container

$3,770–$5,550

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

Full-service mover

$9,910–$14,740

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Hartford, CT → Mountain View, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Hartford (origin)

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

Near Mountain View (destination)

Piranha Ops LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3389468
MC
1089109
Based in
San Jose, CA 95126 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
49 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (510) 798-4604 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kilam INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3251388
MC
1023623
Based in
Fremont, CA 94538 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (415) 740-2340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eloka Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3455711
MC
1126373
Based in
San Jose, CA 95125 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (408) 500-8852 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crown Worldwide Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2970
MC
138953
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (510) 614-4105 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lucid USA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3488549
MC
1147342
Based in
Newark, CA 94560 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
22 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (341) 236-1056 Route Verify on FMCSA

Managed Facility Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Managed Facilities Solutions LLC

USDOT
2974713
MC
10809
Based in
San Jose, CA 95131 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (408) 920-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trident Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Shefali Toor

USDOT
2641089
MC
920395
Based in
San Jose, CA 95133 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (408) 455-0526 Route Verify on FMCSA

Careful Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Careful Movers INC

USDOT
1464935
MC
553377
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (650) 595-8400 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 308 movers in Mountain View

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hartford to Mountain View?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,960 to $5,900 for a studio, $5,940 to $8,840 for a one-bedroom, $9,910 to $14,740 for a two-bedroom, $15,850 to $23,580 for a three-bedroom and $21,800 to $32,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Mountain View from Hartford?

About 3,082 road miles (2,612 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 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 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.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,220 to $5,950 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,770 to $5,550. 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 Hartford–Mountain View corridor.