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Waterbury, CT → Independence, MO · Long-distance move

Movers from Waterbury to Independence

About 1,337 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,620–$8,370, delivery in 3–7 days, 170 carriers on the Waterbury side and 214 in Independence.

  • 1,337 miroad distance
  • 23 h 45 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,620–$8,3702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,337 miles (1,133 straight-line)
Drive time
23 h 45 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
170 (99 interstate)
Movers at destination
214 (159 interstate)

Reverse: Independence → Waterbury

Moving from Waterbury to Independence is a long-distance move of roughly 1,337 road miles, heading west from Connecticut to Missouri.

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 $5,620 to $8,370 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 45 min.

On the Waterbury side there are 170 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (99 of them authorized for interstate work), and 214 around Independence (159 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 Independence.

Waterbury has a population of about 115,771 and Independence about 121,675. Waterbury is considerably denser (4,014 people per square mile versus 1,577), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Missouri than in Connecticut, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Waterbury to Independence

Full-service estimate for 1,337 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,250 $2,740 $3,350
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,370 $4,110 $5,020
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,620 $6,860 $8,370
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,000 $10,970 $13,380
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,370 $15,080 $18,400

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,820–$2,570

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

Portable container

$2,210–$3,250

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

Full-service mover

$5,620–$8,370

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

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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 Waterbury (origin)

Bozzuto'S INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
57911
MC
179376
Based in
Cheshire, CT 06410 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
273 trucks, 286 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (203) 250-5130 Route Verify on FMCSA

Merchant Deliveries LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3408453
MC
1100215
Based in
Wallingford, CT 06492 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
40 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (860) 778-6007 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ct Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Flynn'S Motor Express INC

USDOT
175772
MC
153461
Based in
Southington, CT 06489 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (860) 628-6373 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jora LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4245583
MC
1644874
Based in
Wallingford, CT 06492 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (203) 817-6668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rt Relocation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3285714
MC
1039635
Based in
Cheshire, CT 06410 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (833) 668-3978 Route Verify on FMCSA

Industrial Riggers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
27842
MC
140204
Based in
Waterbury, CT 06704 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (203) 573-1116 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Lutzen & Son Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1539801
MC
847413
Based in
Wallingford, CT 06492 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (203) 626-9467 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kim Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
978755
MC
506916
Based in
Berlin, CT 06037 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (860) 770-8396 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 170 movers in Waterbury

Near Independence (destination)

Usko Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1499885
MC
563453
Based in
Independence, MO 64055 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
324 trucks, 324 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (916) 515-8065 Route Verify on FMCSA

Belger Cartage Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
64159
MC
66886
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64108 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
100 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (816) 474-3250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pod Logistics Incorporated

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3037609
MC
43068
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64120 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (806) 412-0886 Route Verify on FMCSA

K & S Enterprise Of Kansas City INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2116647
MC
737778
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64120 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (816) 241-3666 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jim'S Disposal Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jim'S Disposal Service LLC

USDOT
1290317
MC
875006
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64120 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
37 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (816) 221-1932 Route Verify on FMCSA

Twisted Farms LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3370466
MC
1193839
Based in
Lees Summit, MO 64086 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (816) 643-3551 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Kc LLC

USDOT
3099844
MC
76862
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64133 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
21 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (816) 267-4576 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sia Intermodal

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sia Transport LLC

USDOT
2097651
MC
731771
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64105 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Route Verify on FMCSA

All 214 movers in Independence

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Waterbury to Independence?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,250 to $3,350 for a studio, $3,370 to $5,020 for a one-bedroom, $5,620 to $8,370 for a two-bedroom, $9,000 to $13,380 for a three-bedroom and $12,370 to $18,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Independence from Waterbury?

About 1,337 road miles (1,133 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 45 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Missouri 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 Waterbury to Independence?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,820 to $2,570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,210 to $3,250. 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 Waterbury–Independence corridor.