College and dorm movers in Hartford, CT

A dorm move is usually a futon, a mini fridge and a stack of boxes, with no truck of your own to move them in. Lugg movers pick it all up, drive it across town in Hartford, CT, and carry it into the room. Book it yourself in about a minute. Enter both addresses to see your upfront estimate.

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With an average 4.9-star rating across nearly 1 million verified customer reviews, Lugg is the trusted choice for on-demand college moves in Hartford, CT.

Bridgeport, CT

The mattress was very heavy and they worked as a team to get it up there. It was very hard. They did a great job. - Irene

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Total Price$280
Bridgeport, CT

Daniel and Javair were awesome! They arrived early, were very professional and took great care while in my house moving a very heavy mattress. Great job guys! Thank you! - Phil

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Total Price$233
Bridgeport, CT

The guys did a great job. So grateful for their help. Being 9 months pregnant there’s no way I could have moved the mattress myself. - Sabrina

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Total Price$158
New Haven, CT

They stayed in touch with me during the delivery process and were so kind enough to help my son take the mattress up to my apartment. It was too heavy for me to do it with my son alone. Very kind. - Christine

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Total Price$102
New Haven, CT

Consummate professional and courteous guys who worked together to carry up and install our king mattress from IKEA! Great personalities and very helpful. If we could give SIX STARS, we would!! Thanks to Samuel and Sambit!! - Thomas R.

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Total Price$39
Fairfield, CT

Daniel and Malik were great! Faced with an insanely tiny elevator they figured out a way to get my sofa into a 3rd floor apartment. And there was no air conditioning in the hall or elevator but they were professionals. I would use them again in a heartbeat. - Mary

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Total Price$289
Hartford, CT

These guys worked so fast and efficiently. Anthony did an amazing job organizing and packing my car with such precision. It’s going to be so easy to find what I’m looking for when I need something. He left me with a clear field of vision from every angle. I have a 31 hour drive, so I appreciate feeling safe. Malik was friendly, kind, and incredibly hard working. The stairs are both steep and winding. Many of my belonging were incredibly heavy. With armfuls of items, Malik flew up and down those stairs like he had wings. After all of that, he even grabbed several bags of my garbage and took them down to the can. I’ve been running off of 3 hours sleep in 2 days, packing and cleaning nonstop. That act of kindness was very much needed and appreciated. Thank you guys for all of your hard work. - Amanda

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Total Price$123
Shelton, CT

Jonathan and Marquail consistently go above and beyond. Today they hauled a heavy armoire down stairs and on and off the truck and into another house. Amazing! Gratitude. - Elle

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Total Price$236
New Milford, CT

thank you both so much!! made lifting a very very heavy piece up multiple flights of stairs look very seamless - Emma

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Total Price$223
New London, CT

Made sure to be careful of the furniture and walls when bringing the sofa up the stairs. Helped overcome a few unforseen obstacles that came up to deliver my furniture on time. Would use service again - Jonathon

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Total Price$70
Old Saybrook, CT

Sent me updates on the delivery time. Arrived in an enclosed van. Were very careful bringing the pieces upstairs. - judy

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Total Price$80
Vernon, CT

They were very accommodating they even helped move a dresser up the stairs for me, in addition to bringing the two chairs up that they were scheduled to. Thank you. - Veronica

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Total Price$116
Naugatuck, CT

Our cabinets were super heavy and they put in their best efforts to fit in our small room upstairs. Very good team work and personality. - Hui

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Total Price$164
New Haven, CT

Jonathan and Pedro were fantastic. They had a positive attitude throughout and worked tirelessly to move all the furniture into our new apartment. I hope if ever I need moving services, Jonathan and Pedro can be the team! Thank you so much! - Brett

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Total Price$288
New Haven, CT

Very polite, professional, didn't waste any time, quite accommodating. Highly recommend Daniel & Jason as well as Lugg for a smooth apartment move. - Nathan

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Total Price$211
New Haven, CT

They made sure they contacted me by phone, needing to call me a couple of times, when no one came out to receive the shipment. I was not at the delivery site but my husband was and he did come out. My husband said they were very courteous and efficient, and placed the items where asked in the apartment. We appreciate that they were very timely in their delivery, excellent with communication, professional, helpful and courteous. - Barbara

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Total Price$74
New Haven, CT

Dave and Samuel were both so much help with moving a few boxes and even helped get them into our apartment! Very fast and very efficient. - Meghan

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Total Price$89
Guilford, CT

Farid and Isaiah were excellent. Efficient, navigated the senior living parking and loading zone with little direction, and worked quickly. Super friendly on top of it. Recommend! - Kristen

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Total Price$353
Avon, CT

They were quick to get here, the furniture was heavy and they moved it to where we wanted it. Would use again and would recommend for any moving. Thank you guys! - Scott

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Total Price$104
North Haven, CT

Was very friendly and efficient with the drop off and pickup and made my first time using Lugg very pleasant and easy. - David

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Total Price$131
Enfield, CT

My delivery by Luis and Alexander went fine. Both gentlemen were professional, friendly and helpful in placing the items. It’s refreshing to work with such positive and kind people. I’m glad Home Goods introduced me to the Lugg Lite services. I’m sure I will be using them in the future. - Linda

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Total Price$70
Bristol, CT

Ralph really went above and beyond managing big pieces of furniture and even tucking them away in my storage for me. Super job! - Elle

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Total Price$191
East Lyme, CT

Jared and Nate were terrific! They were efficient, professional, and gracious when we discovered the distance the furniture had to be carried was much further than anticipated. We were grateful for their help—they are stellar!!! 🌟 - Fran

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Total Price$306
Southington, CT

Reggie & Nathaniel were great; everything is perfect! They work great as a team plus they were friendly, personable, punctual, efficient, and helpful. All around blessing to the end of my day 😀 - Veronica

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Total Price$122

Lugg pricing in Hartford, CT

Lite

1 Lugger
Lite truck
Base fare$26
Per-mile rate$1.96
Per-min labor$0.95
Average cost$50

Pickup

2 Luggers
Pickup truck
Base fare$38
Per-mile rate$2.24
Per-min labor$1.62
Average cost$74

Van

2 Luggers
Van truck
Base fare$68
Per-mile rate$3.08
Per-min labor$2.02
Average cost$114

XL

2 Luggers
XL truck
Base fare$117
Per-mile rate$3.70
Per-min labor$2.30
Average cost$170
* Estimate for 5 miles of driving and 15 minutes of labor. Rates vary by city. Every booking includes a small variable booking fee for Lugg's operational and safety costs. Routes over 30 miles add $2/mile for miles 31 to 50, then $2.50/mile above 50. You'll see an upfront price before you book.

Real customer prices

See what Lugg customers paid for similar college moves.

Sandra

Sandra

Moved dorm rooms in Chicago, IL

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Base fare$26.00
Mileage(0.6 mi @ $1.97/mi)$1.18
Labor(12 min @ $0.95/min)$11.36
Booking feeA variable booking fee is added to every Lugg to support regulatory, safety, and operational expenses.$2.46
Total price$41.00
Most customers pay$51–$74
Richard

Richard

Moved dorm furniture from Menlo Park to Stanford, CA

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Base fare$68.00
Mileage(2.9 mi @ $3.08/mi)$8.93
Labor(29 min @ $2.01/min)$58.43
Booking feeA variable booking fee is added to every Lugg to support regulatory, safety, and operational expenses.$8.64
Total price$144.00
Most customers pay$138–$178
Rachel

Rachel

Moved dorm room contents to storage in New York, NY

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Base fare$81.60
Mileage(0.8 mi @ $3.69/mi)$2.95
Labor(76 min @ $2.43/min)$184.43
Booking feeA variable booking fee is added to every Lugg to support regulatory, safety, and operational expenses.$17.17
Total price$286.15
Most customers pay$229–$321

Based on actual Lugg jobs. Names changed for privacy. Rates vary slightly by city.

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Strong & Physically Able

Lift up to 125 lbs, moving knowledge, customer experience


Truck

2001 or newer, insured, great shape, clean cargo

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Lugger rating

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Qualifications

3/3


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No criminal background, valid drivers license & more


Strong & Physically Able

Lift up to 125 lbs, moving knowledge, customer experience


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2001 or newer, insured, great shape, clean cargo

Items we move

Dormroom furniture

Dormroom furniture

Beds, desks, shelves, chairs, and other small dorm furniture

Small appliances

Small appliances

Mini fridges, microwaves, toasters, air fryers, and other small appliances

Electronics

Electronics

TVs, computers, sound systems, and other electronics

Clothing & bedding

Clothing & bedding

Clothing, sheets, blankets, pillows, and comforters

Bikes

Bikes

Road bikes, mountain bikes, and other bike accessories

Boxes

Boxes

Books, decor, and other student dorm items

And many more!

We help you move

Your boxes

1 Lugger

Lugg Lite is perfect for moving a stack of boxes, luggage, or lightweight furniture like coffee tables and accent chairs.

Lugg Lite • 1 Lugger

Your things

2 Luggers

Lugg Pickup is a versatile choice for moving a few large items like a refrigerator, washer/dryer or a sofa.

Lugg Pickup

Your room

2 Luggers

Lugg Van is the right match for moving several pieces of furniture or fragile items, like art or plants, that require an enclosed vehicle for protection.

Lugg Van

Your space

2 Luggers

Lugg XL is great for moving a studio or a small 1-bedroom apartment, and any bulky oversized items including king-sized mattresses.

Lugg XL

Your place

2 Luggers

Lugg Box is a high-capacity option for 2+ bedroom homes, home staging projects, and multiple bulky pieces of furniture.

Lugg Box

Your home

2 Luggers

Lugg Box+ is our largest option for 3+ bedroom homes, commercial relocations, and any job that needs maximum cargo space.

Lugg Box+

Universities near Hartford, CT

Lugg helps students move in and out of housing at these schools near Hartford, CT. Tap one to start an instant estimate.

  • Trinity College logo
    Trinity College
    300 Summit St, Hartford, CT 061061.5 mi
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  • Wesleyan University logo
    Wesleyan University
    45 Wyllys Ave, Middletown, CT 0645914.5 mi
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  • University of Connecticut (UConn) logo
    University of Connecticut (UConn)
    352 Mansfield Rd, Storrs, CT 0626922.3 mi
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  • Quinnipiac University logo
    Quinnipiac University
    275 Mt Carmel Ave, Hamden, CT 0651826.5 mi
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  • Yale University logo
    Yale University
    21 Sachem St, New Haven, CT 0651133.6 mi
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  • Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) logo
    Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
    100 Institute Rd, Worcester, MA 0160956.6 mi
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Dorm and college movers in Hartford

Two weeks in the year do most of the work: the one in August when everyone arrives, and the one in May when everyone leaves at once. In between there are roommate swaps, a move down the hall, a futon bought off a senior, and the run to storage before summer. Lugg is an on-demand moving and delivery platform where you book local movers for moves into dorms, residence halls and off-campus apartments, and back out again at the end of term.

Which Lugg fits a dorm room

Most people booking dorm movers overestimate what a dorm room holds. Across thousands of student moves, 93% fit in a van or a pickup truck. A bed, a desk chair, a futon and eight or nine boxes doesn't need a box truck, and you pick the vehicle yourself when you book rather than having someone size it for you.

Move-in week and move-out week

Move-in runs on the college's clock, not yours: an assigned arrival slot, a loading zone, a lot that's full by nine in the morning. Booking ahead is what keeps that from mattering, and you can lock a Lugg up to 60 days out. Move-out is the opposite problem, because everything has to be gone by a deadline and half of it isn't coming home. One Lugg can make up to five stops, so the storage unit, the donation drop-off and the boxes you're leaving at a friend's place all happen in the same trip. Movers carry it up stairs, into elevators and down long hallways, which is most of what a dorm building is.

Off-campus apartments and student housing

Student movers get booked for more than move-in day. Sophomore year is usually a walk-up with three roommates, a shared lease and a couch somebody's brother is giving away. Lugg handles those the same way, including the pickup from a marketplace seller across town on the way to the new place. Lugg movers can put the bed frame, the desk or the bookshelf back together once it's in the room.

Moving without a car on campus

Most freshmen don't have a car, and the ones who do can't fit a mattress in it, which is most of what dorm room movers get called for. Lugg is the way to get something bulky from a store, a storage unit or a seller to your room without borrowing a truck or asking three friends. You book it yourself in about a minute, track the crew on the way, and see your upfront estimate before anything is confirmed.

FAQs - College moves in Hartford, CT

Any campus inside Lugg's service area. Lugg doesn't work from a list of partner schools, so booking university movers works the same way at every school: dorms, residence halls, Greek housing, campus-affiliated apartments and off-campus student housing in Hartford are all just addresses. Lugg covers more than 4,000 cities and 8,000 ZIP codes.

The quickest way to check your own school is to enter your pickup and drop-off addresses. If Lugg serves them, you'll see your estimate right away.

Yes, Lugg can pick up your order from retailers like Target, IKEA, Walmart, or any other local store and deliver it to your dorm or apartment in Hartford. Perfect for new dorm setups or replacing furniture mid-semester. This is especially helpful if you don't have a car on campus. We frequently deliver mini-fridges, futons, shelving units, desks, TVs, and other bulky dorm essentials. We can even make multiple pickups in one trip if your purchases/orders are at different stores.

Yes, Lugg can move your belongings into a storage unit during summer or winter breaks and bring them back when the new semester starts in Hartford. Lugg can also pick up from storage and deliver directly to your dorm or apartment on the same day. If you're clearing out old items, we can make donation drop-offs at Goodwill or other local charities. You can even schedule both moves in advance to make returning to campus stress-free.

Yes, room-to-room and building-to-building moves are among the most common student moving services Lugg runs in Hartford. Just enter your pickup and destination addresses, even if they're across campus. Lugg movers can bring items directly into your dorm room or apartment, and one booking supports multiple stops, so dorm to storage to new dorm works as a single trip.

Yes, Lugg can take unwanted items to local donation centers such as Goodwill, Savers, or other charities in Hartford during move-out. We can also help remove small pieces of furniture, old dorm items, or boxes you no longer need and bring those to a local disposal or recycling center if preferred. This is perfect for end-of-semester clean-outs or when you need your room cleared before RA inspections.

Lugg can move you up to 150 miles from the pickup address, which covers most trips from home to campus. Whether you're coming from home, another campus or a surrounding suburb, Lugg can take your things straight to your dorm, apartment or student housing.

Trips longer than 30 miles include a long-distance fee: $2 per mile for miles 31 to 50, then $2.50 per mile above 50. It's already built into the estimate you see before you book.

Enter your pickup and drop-off addresses when you book to check your route.

Yes, you can book your Lugg up to 60 days ahead to lock in your preferred time, especially helpful during busy move-in or move-out weekends in Hartford. Early booking ensures your movers and truck are ready when campus access windows open. We can also arrive during your assigned campus move-in slot or residence hall check-in time, which many schools require for freshmen and returning students.

Yes, with Lugg you can book on-demand, same-day, and next-day college moves. Movers and a truck can arrive within the hour, or you can schedule up to 60 days in advance for a time that works best for you. Same-day moves are great for students who don't have a car on campus or need last-minute help with furniture, dorm supplies, or store pickups.

Yes, parents, guardians or friends can book your college move remotely, as long as someone in Hartford is there to meet the crew. Ask them to add you as an additional contact so you can track your Lugg and message the Luggers in real time, and they can follow the move from their own devices too.

They're also welcome to pitch in on the day. Plenty of families help with loading and unloading to get everything set up faster, which is especially useful in older dorm buildings with slow elevators, tight hallways or several flights of stairs.

Four out of five dorm and college moves with Lugg come in under $250, and the median is about $140. Lugg prices from your addresses and the vehicle you pick, then bills labor by the minute with no hourly minimum, so a short move costs what it actually takes instead of a four-hour block.

You'll see your estimate before you book anything.

Yes, Lugg's referral program is always on: share your referral code with a friend who hasn't used Lugg before, and they get $10 off their first move while you get $10 in Lugg credit.

Your code is in the Lugg app or on the website once you're logged in. Open the menu, find Invite friends, and you can copy your code or share it straight from there.

Lugg also runs seasonal promotions and giveaways, most often around back-to-school, winter break and summer move-out. Follow Lugg on social or join the email list to catch those.

Yes, Lugg supports up to five pickups or drop-offs per booking, so you and your roommate can combine moves to save time and make things easier. For example, we can pick up from both of your homes or storage units and deliver everything to your shared dorm, apartment, or college housing in Hartford in one trip. This makes it a cost-effective option compared to booking separately, especially when moving from multiple locations.

Please note that only one payment can be processed per booking, so the cost can't be split across multiple cards or people.

You'll need to secure any required parking permits or passes for your college move in Hartford if your campus requires them. Many campuses have designated move-in zones or loading areas, so check with your housing or parking office before move day to avoid delays. If your school uses security checkpoints, gated entries, or ID-verified access, your Luggers can check in with campus staff as needed.

Yes, Luggers can help move beds, desks, and dressers within your dorm room or apartment in Hartford, perfect for rearranging furniture, swapping roommates, or setting up after redecorating. Lugg crews can also help with light assembly or disassembly of items like desks, bed frames, or bookshelves, and can reposition TVs or mini-fridges as needed.

Lugg doesn't provide packing services or supplies, so have everything packed before your crew arrives. Boxes, storage bins, duffel bags and even trash bags all work, as long as nothing is loose. Unplug electronics, empty and defrost mini-fridges, secure drawers and bundle cords, and pack TVs with extra padding where you can. Check your campus housing guidelines for prohibited items. Having everything ready helps your Luggers load quickly, which matters most on a busy move-in day in Hartford.

Every Lugg college move in Hartford includes professional moving equipment, straps, dollies, moving blankets, and stretch wrap to protect your items and your space, plus a basic toolkit for light disassembly or reassembly. Pickup trucks also come equipped with a tarp for weather protection.

Your Luggers will wrap fragile or bulky pieces for safe transport and move heavy furniture, appliances and other large items through tight spaces, stairs and doorways. This equipment helps your Luggers navigate stairs, elevators, and narrow dorm hallways, protect your items in rainy weather, and safely move heavy dorm essentials like mini-fridges, futons, desks, and shelving. Your items and college dorm or housing are protected under Lugg's Damage Protection Guarantee.

We do not provide moving boxes or mattress covers. Please have these items ready if needed.

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