Compare state-authorized, independently checked moving companies across Connecticut — and hire the ones we've actually verified.
Connecticut moving is shaped by its two pulls — the New York commuter belt around Stamford in the southwest, and the Hartford-New Haven corridor to the northeast. Older New England housing stock and dense town centers reward a crew that knows tight access.
In Connecticut, a company moving household goods within the state must hold intrastate authority from the Connecticut Department of Transportation and carry the required insurance; interstate movers also need a USDOT number. We verify the credentials that apply.
A sample from the 185 companies listed in Connecticut — verified movers first. Check any credential yourself before you book.
The movers in our directory serve every major region of Connecticut. Here's what to know about the busiest ones.
The capital and a central-Connecticut hub.
A university city with student-driven turnover.
A NYC-commuter market with high-value moves.
The state's largest city, dense and coastal.
A central-valley market and common midpoint.
Fairfield County demand feeding toward New York.
Typical ranges to budget from — always confirm with a written estimate.
| Move type | Typical range | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|
| Local move (1–2 bedroom) | $450 – $1,300 | Crew size, stairs/elevator, parking access |
| Local move (3–4 bedroom) | $1,100 – $3,000 | Volume, hourly crew, packing services |
| Long-distance out of state | $2,400 – $6,300 | Distance, total weight, time of year |
| Packing & materials (add-on) | $300 – $1,200 | Home size and fragile/specialty items |
Figures are general guidance for planning, not quotes. Get a written in-home or video estimate.
Yes. A company moving household goods within Connecticut must hold intrastate authority from the Connecticut Department of Transportation and carry insurance. Interstate movers also need a USDOT number — check it on our Verify page.
A local 1–2 bedroom move usually runs $450–$1,300, and a long-distance move out of state typically lands between $2,400 and $6,300 depending on distance and volume.
Fall and winter mid-week. Summer and month-end — especially in the NYC-commuter towns — are the priciest windows.
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