There's no single price to move to Burlington — a studio coming from across the state costs a fraction of a 4-bedroom shipped cross-country. Use the tool above for your figure and the tables below for context.
| Home size | Local move | Long-distance move |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,250 – $1,500 | $2,450 – $2,950 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,675 – $2,000 | $3,325 – $4,000 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,225 – $2,675 | $4,550 – $5,450 |
| 3 bedroom | $3,050 – $3,650 | $6,300 – $7,550 |
| 4 bedroom | $4,350 – $5,200 | $9,075 – $10,900 |
Distances are approximate driving miles; the 2-bedroom estimate is a typical long-distance range.
| Moving from | Distance | Est. 2-bedroom |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | ~329 mi | $3,400 – $4,075 |
| Chicago, IL | ~936 mi | $4,200 – $5,025 |
| Atlanta, GA | ~1,189 mi | $3,400 – $4,075 |
| Houston, TX | ~1,974 mi | $4,200 – $5,025 |
| Denver, CO | ~2,063 mi | $4,200 – $5,025 |
The biggest levers on your Burlington quote:
How many rooms / cubic feet — the single biggest driver of your price.
Local moves are priced per volume; long-distance adds mileage and freight.
Full packing, bulky items and storage add to the base transport cost.
In Burlington, a 2-bedroom move on Lake Champlain typically lands at $2,225–$2,675 for a local crew, while a long-distance haul out of the region runs $4,550–$5,450. A UVM studio near downtown usually falls between $1,250 and $1,500 locally. Our free calculator estimates your cost in minutes, then matches you with a licensed Vermont carrier who knows the city's tight one-way streets and hillside neighborhoods.
Burlington's downtown grew up around the waterfront and the UVM campus, so a lot of local moves are short crosstown hops between the Hill Section, the New North End, and the Old North End. Crews price these by the hour, and stairs in older homes plus limited street parking near Church Street can stretch the clock. Elevator buildings near campus move faster. Getting an accurate hour estimate up front keeps a local quote honest.
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For a typical 2-bedroom home, a long-distance move to Burlington runs about $4,550–$5,450, while a local move is closer to $2,225–$2,675. Your exact price depends on volume, distance and services — the calculator above gives a figure for your move.
The main factors are how much you're moving (home size / cubic feet), the distance, the time of year, and extras like full packing or bulky items such as a piano or gym equipment.
No — it's an informational estimate based on the details you provide. A licensed Vermont mover we match you with confirms the final, binding price after reviewing your inventory.
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