($461+) Richmond, VA to Burlington, VT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Richmond, VA to Burlington, VT

For the 621-mile move from Richmond, Virginia, to Burlington, Vermont, full-service movers cost between $1,414 and $7,704. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $305 - $2,036 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Richmond generally start around $360 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Richmond to Burlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,414 - $4,115
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,218 - $5,253
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,790 - $7,704

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Richmond to Burlington.

Specialty moving services from Richmond, VA to Burlington, VT

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Richmond movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Burlington, 80% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Richmond to Burlington?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Richmond, VA to Burlington, VT

Moving containers from Richmond, Virginia, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $1,060 and $3,250. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Richmond typically runs around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Richmond to Burlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,060 - $1,930
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,386 - $2,695
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,796 - $3,250

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $76 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $153 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Burlington, VT, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $713 in Richmond, VA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Richmond to Burlington?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Richmond, VA to Burlington, VT

Truck rentals from Richmond, Virginia, to Burlington, Vermont, range from $466 - $1,236 for the 621-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $201 - $230
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Richmond daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Richmond to Burlington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $466 - $880
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $509 - $1,099
• 4+ bedrooms: $687 - $1,236

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $201 - $230 for the 621-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Richmond, Virginia, for about 5 hours typically costs around $713.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 621-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $153 per night, adding $305 - $458 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $51 and $305.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Richmond to Burlington?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Richmond, VA to Burlington, VT

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Richmond, Virginia, to Burlington, Vermont. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,098 and $2,074.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Richmond to Burlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $964 - $1,636
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,098 - $2,074
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,437 - $2,600

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $76 - $153 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Richmond, Virginia, for about five hours typically runs $713.

What are the best freight companies from Richmond to Burlington?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Abilene Motor Express (4.5/5 stars): Abilene Motor Express is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Richmond, VA vs Burlington, VT

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Burlington, side by side with Richmond on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.