Best Long Distance Movers in Shelton

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Updated Jun 18, 2025

Looking for reliable long distance Shelton movers? See our top 6 recommended interstate movers in Shelton, CT based on extensive analysis. We analyzed 25 moving companies in Shelton across 17,127 review data points and more than 25,000 movers nationwide using our 11-point rating system to help you determine which Shelton moving company to hire. See our top recommendations, get data-based information on Shelton moving costs, and read detailed Shelton moving guides for wherever you're moving.

Key Takeaways:

Murphy Moving & Storage is our overall top recommended long distance moving company in Shelton
Absolute Packers is the most affordable long distance movers in Shelton
Expect to spend somewhere between $1,246 and $10,500 on long distance Shelton moving services
Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions

Best Long Distance Moving Companies in Shelton, CT

Rank	Company	Score	BBB Rating
1	Murphy Moving & Storage	9.21	NR
2	Expert Movers & Storage Inc	9.20	A+
3	Expert Movers, LLC	9.08	A+
4	Adams Moving Company	9.02	A+
5	CT Moving & Storage	8.93	NR
6	Real Moving LLC	8.71	A+

Our Top Recommendations

TOP PICK

Murphy Moving & Storage

Best moving company overall in Shelton, CT

9.21/10

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RUNNER-UP

Expert Movers & Storage Inc

Longest running moving company

9.20/10

ExceptionalView details

ALSO GREAT

Expert Movers, LLC

Best overall value

9.08/10

ExceptionalView details

Murphy Moving & Storage

Exceptional

9.21/10

7 Edmund Rd, Newtown, CT, 06470

11-Point Rating

9.8

9.6

9.0

9.7

8.8

9.7

9.8

5.7

9.7

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Best moving company overall in Shelton, CT. Murphy Moving & Storage takes the #1 spot for our overall ranking and is the top recommended movers in Shelton.

Murphy Moving & Storage is the number 1 ranked moving service in Shelton, CT with an overall score of 9.21 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is an Exceptional score and places it in the top 96.38% of all movers in Connecticut and the top 92.63% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 24 other Shelton moving companies and better than 289 movers in Connecticut.

Our Research

Analyzed 260 total reviews
Reviewed 5 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at CTDOT & FMCSA
Crunched 523 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between Murphy Moving & Storage & the average of all moving companies nationwide	Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10)	Positive Score
Quality	9.76	↑ 17.1%	101	100.0%
Punctuality	9.63	↑ 20.4%	32	100.0%
Affordability	9.04	↑ 18.9%	10	100.0%
Communication	9.65	↑ 29.1%	40	100.0%
Stick to Prices	8.82	↑ 46.7%	7	100.0%
Speed	9.67	↑ 14.5%	33	100.0%
Friendliness	9.79	↑ 12.8%	66	100.0%
Will Hire Again	9.75	↑ 20.5%	97	100.0%
Professionalism	9.79	↑ 19.3%	78	100.0%
Conflict Handling	5.68	↑ 30.3%	1	100.0%
Precision & Care	9.71	↑ 21.6%	58	100.0%

Recent Murphy Moving & Storage Reviews

Quality - 9.76/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

101 (100.0%)

Negative

0 (0.0%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by Murphy Moving & Storage

Local moving
Out-of-state moving
International moving
Apartment moving
Storage services
Packing and crating
Household Moving
Office Moving
Moving & Packing Tips
Storage Services

Expert Movers & Storage Inc

Exceptional

9.20/10

60 Shelter Rock Rd Unit 15, Danbury, CT, 06810

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11-Point Rating

9.8

9.7

9.1

9.7

7.6

9.8

9.7

6.4

9.7

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Best movers to hire in Shelton with a proven track record. Expert Movers & Storage Inc has been moving since 2006.

Expert Movers & Storage Inc is the number 2 ranked moving service in Shelton, CT with an overall score of 9.2 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is an Exceptional score and places it in the top 95.65% of all movers in Connecticut and the top 92.35% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 23 other Shelton moving companies and better than 287 movers in Connecticut.

Our Research

Analyzed 235 total reviews
Reviewed 7 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at CTDOT & FMCSA
Crunched 743 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between Expert Movers & Storage Inc & the average of all moving companies nationwide	Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10)	Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6)	Positive Score
Quality	9.76	↑ 17.2%	162	2	98.8%
Punctuality	9.72	↑ 21.5%	41	0	100.0%
Affordability	9.11	↑ 19.8%	22	1	95.7%
Communication	9.67	↑ 29.4%	41	0	100.0%
Stick to Prices	7.62	↑ 26.7%	8	2	80.0%
Speed	9.81	↑ 16.2%	57	0	100.0%
Friendliness	9.83	↑ 13.2%	76	0	100.0%
Will Hire Again	9.80	↑ 21.1%	159	1	99.4%
Professionalism	9.73	↑ 18.6%	89	1	98.9%
Conflict Handling	6.43	↑ 47.5%	3	1	75.0%
Precision & Care	9.69	↑ 21.3%	76	1	98.7%

Recent Expert Movers & Storage Inc Reviews

Quality - 9.76/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

162 (98.8%)

Negative

2 (1.2%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by Expert Movers & Storage Inc

Residential Moving Services
Commercial Moving Services
Packing Services
Storage Services
Long Distance Move

Expert Movers, LLC

Exceptional

9.08/10

100 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, CT, 06482

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11-Point Rating

9.7

9.1

9.5

8.9

9.8

9.7

9.6

4.4

9.6

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Get the best bang for your buck hiring Expert Movers, LLC of Sandy Hook. They have the best affordability index score which measures both quality and affordability.

Expert Movers, LLC is the number 3 ranked moving service in Shelton, CT with an overall score of 9.08 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is an Exceptional score and places it in the top 92.39% of all movers in Connecticut and the top 89.48% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 22 other Shelton moving companies and better than 277 movers in Connecticut.

Our Research

Analyzed 236 total reviews
Reviewed 5 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at CTDOT & FMCSA
Crunched 561 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between Expert Movers, LLC & the average of all moving companies nationwide	Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10)	Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6)	Positive Score
Quality	9.73	↑ 16.9%	123	1	99.2%
Punctuality	9.68	↑ 21.0%	35	0	100.0%
Affordability	9.13	↑ 20.0%	20	1	95.2%
Communication	9.54	↑ 27.7%	36	1	97.3%
Stick to Prices	8.92	↑ 48.4%	7	0	100.0%
Speed	9.76	↑ 15.6%	43	0	100.0%
Friendliness	9.79	↑ 12.8%	60	0	100.0%
Will Hire Again	9.73	↑ 20.3%	115	1	99.1%
Professionalism	9.64	↑ 17.6%	66	1	98.5%
Conflict Handling	4.43	↑ 1.6%	1	1	50.0%
Precision & Care	9.55	↑ 19.5%	48	1	98.0%

Recent Expert Movers, LLC Reviews

Quality - 9.73/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

123 (99.2%)

Negative

1 (0.8%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by Expert Movers, LLC

Residential Moving Services
Commercial Moving Services
Packing Services
Storage Services
Long Distance Move

Adams Moving Company

Superb

9.02/10

West Haven, CT, 06516

11-Point Rating

9.7

9.6

9.0

9.3

9.2

9.7

4.2

9.6

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Best movers to hire for honesty and transparency. Adams Moving Company sticks to their quoted prices better than the rest.

Adams Moving Company is the number 4 ranked moving service in Shelton, CT with an overall score of 9.02 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is a Superb score and places it in the top 90.94% of all movers in Connecticut and the top 87.76% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 21 other Shelton moving companies and better than 273 movers in Connecticut.

Our Research

Analyzed 329 total reviews
Reviewed 3 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at CTDOT & FMCSA
Crunched 532 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between Adams Moving Company & the average of all moving companies nationwide	Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10)	Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6)	Positive Score
Quality	9.67	↑ 16.1%	97	1	99.0%
Punctuality	9.64	↑ 20.5%	30	0	100.0%
Affordability	8.96	↑ 17.8%	24	1	96.0%
Communication	9.28	↑ 24.1%	29	1	96.7%
Stick to Prices	9.16	↑ 52.5%	9	0	100.0%
Speed	9.74	↑ 15.4%	44	0	100.0%
Friendliness	9.67	↑ 11.5%	65	1	98.5%
Will Hire Again	9.69	↑ 19.7%	100	1	99.0%
Professionalism	9.67	↑ 17.9%	73	1	98.6%
Conflict Handling	4.20	↓ -3.6%	1	1	50.0%
Precision & Care	9.58	↑ 19.9%	52	1	98.1%

Recent Adams Moving Company Reviews

Quality - 9.67/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

97 (99.0%)

Negative

1 (1.0%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by Adams Moving Company

Local moving
Long-distance moving
Junk removal
Packing services

CT Moving & Storage

Superb

8.93/10

7 N Main St, Southington, CT, 6489

11-Point Rating

9.7

8.6

9.3

7.6

9.7

9.9

9.6

9.8

4.6

9.6

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Best local Shelton movers to hire for a friendlier move. The team at CT Moving & Storage is friendly and polite.

CT Moving & Storage is the number 5 ranked moving service in Shelton, CT with an overall score of 8.93 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is a Superb score and places it in the top 88.41% of all movers in Connecticut and the top 84.84% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 20 other Shelton moving companies and better than 265 movers in Connecticut.

Our Research

Analyzed 1,049 total reviews
Reviewed 2 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at CTDOT & FMCSA
Crunched 2,673 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between CT Moving & Storage & the average of all moving companies nationwide	Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10)	Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6)	Positive Score
Quality	9.71	↑ 16.6%	483	18	96.4%
Punctuality	9.74	↑ 21.7%	157	4	97.5%
Affordability	8.58	↑ 12.9%	58	8	87.9%
Communication	9.35	↑ 25.1%	145	12	92.4%
Stick to Prices	7.57	↑ 25.9%	28	11	71.8%
Speed	9.74	↑ 15.4%	232	7	97.1%
Friendliness	9.89	↑ 14.0%	313	3	99.1%
Will Hire Again	9.61	↑ 18.9%	495	22	95.7%
Professionalism	9.79	↑ 19.3%	361	8	97.8%
Conflict Handling	4.60	↑ 5.6%	8	12	40.0%
Precision & Care	9.60	↑ 20.2%	275	13	95.5%

Recent CT Moving & Storage Reviews

Quality - 9.71/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

483 (96.4%)

Negative

18 (3.6%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by CT Moving & Storage

Local Moving
Long-distance Moving
Residential Moving
Commercial Moving
Storage
Warehousing
Packing

Real Moving LLC

Superb

8.71/10

Waterbury, CT

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11-Point Rating

9.6

9.4

9.0

9.1

6.8

9.5

9.7

9.4

9.5

4.3

9.5

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Real Moving LLC is the number 6 ranked moving service in Shelton, CT with an overall score of 8.71 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is a Superb score and places it in the top 82.97% of all movers in Connecticut and the top 78.12% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 19 other Shelton moving companies and better than 249 movers in Connecticut.

Our Research

Analyzed 300 total reviews
Reviewed 3 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at CTDOT & FMCSA
Crunched 346 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between Real Moving LLC & the average of all moving companies nationwide	Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10)	Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6)	Positive Score
Quality	9.58	↑ 15.1%	72	1	98.6%
Punctuality	9.45	↑ 18.1%	19	0	100.0%
Affordability	9.03	↑ 18.7%	18	1	94.7%
Communication	9.14	↑ 22.3%	23	1	95.8%
Stick to Prices	6.79	↑ 12.9%	5	2	71.4%
Speed	9.47	↑ 12.2%	19	0	100.0%
Friendliness	9.65	↑ 11.2%	36	0	100.0%
Will Hire Again	9.42	↑ 16.5%	69	2	97.2%
Professionalism	9.46	↑ 15.4%	42	1	97.7%
Conflict Handling	4.25	↓ -2.5%	1	1	50.0%
Precision & Care	9.51	↑ 19.0%	33	0	100.0%

Recent Real Moving LLC Reviews

Quality - 9.58/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

72 (98.6%)

Negative

1 (1.4%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by Real Moving LLC

Local Moving
Furniture Assembling
Furniture Moving
Storage
Piano Moving
Packing & Unpacking
Long Distance Moving
Senior Citizen Moving
Commercial Storage
Cheap Moving

How Much Do Long Distance Moving Services Cost in Shelton, CT?

Expect to spend somewhere between $1,246 and $10,500 to hire professional long distance movers in Shelton. The final amount will depend on how much you have and how far away you are moving.

ROUTE	DISTANCE	STUDIO	1 BEDROOM	2 BEDROOMS	3 BEDROOMS	4 BEDROOMS
Shelton to New York City	76 miles	$1,246	$1,846	$3,039	$4,402	$6,323
Shelton to Los Angeles	2,900 miles	$2,846	$4,247	$7,041	$10,271	$14,860
Shelton to Chicago	882 miles	$1,702	$2,531	$4,181	$6,077	$8,759
Shelton to Houston	1,715 miles	$2,174	$3,239	$5,361	$7,808	$11,277
Shelton to Phoenix	2,559 miles	$2,653	$3,958	$6,558	$9,564	$13,831
Shelton to Philadelphia	165 miles	$1,296	$1,922	$3,165	$4,588	$6,593
Shelton to San Antonio	2,042 miles	$2,360	$3,517	$5,825	$8,488	$12,266
Shelton to San Diego	2,961 miles	$2,881	$4,299	$7,128	$10,399	$15,046
Shelton to Dallas	1,627 miles	$2,125	$3,165	$5,237	$7,626	$11,012
Shelton to San Jose	3,100 miles	$2,960	$4,417	$7,325	$10,688	$15,466

*Please note: These Shelton, CT moving prices are rough approximations based upon nationwide data as well as local and statewide data. To determine the exact costs associated with your move, get a quote from a licensed mover.

How we ranked the top Shelton movers

Why you should trust us

We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best movers in Shelton, CT.

Rating Methodology

Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in Shelton:

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Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 25 companies that offer moving services in the Shelton area.

From these 25 companies, we analyzed a total of 6,440 reviews dating all the way back to May 2009.

We also reviewed a total of 19 state and federal moving licenses from these 25 companies and 115 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~6,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria

This gave us a total of 17,127 data points to compute individual company scores.

Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 0 Shelton moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.

Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer(like Real Moving LLC) vs older more established companies (like Expert Movers & Storage Inc).

The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Shelton moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.41/10 avg in Shelton from 3,212 reviews

Punctuality

Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?

8.22/10 avg in Shelton from 1,144 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.75/10 avg in Shelton from 669 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.53/10 avg in Shelton from 1,214 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

6.14/10 avg in Shelton from 462 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.52/10 avg in Shelton from 1,276 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.03/10 avg in Shelton from 1,839 reviews

Will Hire Again

How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.

8.16/10 avg in Shelton from 3,228 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.28/10 avg in Shelton from 2,060 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

3.36/10 avg in Shelton from 387 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

7.86/10 avg in Shelton from 1,636 reviews

Charts & Visualizations

With 17,127 data points across 25 moving companies and 6,440 reviews, we've got a lot of data to work with. Here are some of the charts and visualizations we've created to help you understand the moving industry in Shelton.

Comparing ratings, review history, and total data points

Bubble size represents the number of analyzed data points. Hover over bubbles for details.

Ranking history

How the currently ranked top 6 Shelton movers have performed over time

11-Point Rating Comparison

Detailed breakdown of Shelton moving company 11-point ratings

Connecticut-wide 11-Point Percentile Comparison

See how the top movers in Shelton compare to all movers in Connecticut

		Quality	Punctuality	Affordability	Communication	Stick to Prices	Speed	Friendliness	Will Hire Again	Professionalism	Conflict Handling	Precision & Care
1	Murphy Moving & Storage Exceptional9.21	95	92	81	94	90	89	90	95	95	71	96
2	Expert Movers & Storage Inc Exceptional9.20	96	96	87	96	74	96	93	98	93	84	95
3	Expert Movers, LLC Exceptional9.08	94	95	89	91	93	94	91	96	90	61	90
4	Adams Moving Company Superb9.02	90	92	80	84	95	92	83	93	91	58	92
5	CT Moving & Storage Superb8.93	94	96	70	85	74	91	98	91	95	63	91
6	Real Moving LLC Superb8.71	88	85	81	83	58	79	81	82	82	56	89