Hartford, CT

Vancouver, WA → Hartford, CT · Cross-country move

Movers from Vancouver to Hartford

About 2,911 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,180–$13,660, delivery in 7–14 days, 606 carriers on the Vancouver side and 350 in Hartford.

  • 2,911 miroad distance
  • 50 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,180–$13,6602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,911 miles (2,467 straight-line)
Drive time
50 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
606 (453 interstate)
Movers at destination
350 (246 interstate)

Reverse: Hartford → Vancouver

Moving from Vancouver to Hartford is a cross-country move of roughly 2,911 road miles, heading east from Washington to Connecticut.

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 $9,180 to $13,660 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 50 hours (6 driving days).

On the Vancouver side there are 606 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (453 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.

Vancouver has a population of about 199,698 and Hartford about 121,981. Hartford is the denser city (6,957 people per square mile versus 3,920 in Vancouver), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Connecticut does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Vancouver to Hartford

Full-service estimate for 2,911 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,670 $4,480 $5,460
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,510 $6,720 $8,200
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,180 $11,200 $13,660
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,690 $17,920 $21,860
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,200 $24,640 $30,060

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,040–$5,710

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

Portable container

$3,620–$5,320

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

Full-service mover

$9,180–$13,660

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Vancouver (origin)

Global-1-Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4282676
MC
1665063
Based in
Portland, OR 97239 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50,000 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Jacko Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2580906
MC
903633
Based in
Vancouver, WA 98665 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
245 trucks, 249 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All Service Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1863079
MC
722865
Based in
Portland, OR 97214 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Unfi

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
179522
MC
240321
Based in
Ridgefield, WA 98642 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
87 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Atlantic & Pacific Freightways INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
381463
MC
204314
Based in
Vancouver, WA 98665 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
78 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Mitchell Bros Truck Line INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
248002
MC
32882
Based in
Vancouver, WA 98661 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
1984

Skyline Transport Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2363186
MC
810023
Based in
Vancouver, WA 98682 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Adc Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
61733
MC
581707
Based in
Portland, OR 97220 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 606 movers in Vancouver

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

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

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

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

Two Men And A Truck Connecticut

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

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

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

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

All 350 movers in Hartford

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,670 to $5,460 for a studio, $5,510 to $8,200 for a one-bedroom, $9,180 to $13,660 for a two-bedroom, $14,690 to $21,860 for a three-bedroom and $20,200 to $30,060 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hartford from Vancouver?

About 2,911 road miles (2,467 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 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 Washington 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 Vancouver to Hartford?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,040 to $5,710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,620 to $5,320. 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 Vancouver–Hartford corridor.