($426+) Arlington, VA to Burlington, VT Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Arlington, Virginia, to Burlington, Vermont, costs between $1,140 and $7,110. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 517-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $430 - $2,864, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Arlington and Burlington. For a rough baseline, movers based in Arlington tend to start around $200 plus $110/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,140 - $3,362
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,942 - $4,814
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,601 - $7,110

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 Arlington to Burlington.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to Burlington, VT

Specialty needs vary by market: 70% of Arlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Burlington, 57% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Arlington, VA to Burlington, VT

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $956 and $3,042. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Arlington costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $956 - $1,630
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,261 - $2,273
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,534 - $3,042

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $107 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $215 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 $1,002 in Arlington, 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 Arlington 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 Arlington, VA to Burlington, VT

A rental truck for this 517-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Burlington, Vermont, costs between $426 and $1,096. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $236 - $269
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Arlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $426 - $729
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $436 - $901
• 4+ bedrooms: $538 - $1,096

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $236 - $269 for the 517-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 Arlington, Virginia, for about 5 hours typically costs around $1,002.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 517-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $215 per night, adding $430 - $644 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $72 and $430.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Arlington 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 Arlington, 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 Arlington, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $999 and $1,763.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $869 - $1,466
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $999 - $1,763
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,215 - $2,505

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Arlington, Virginia, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,002.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $107 and $215 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Arlington to Burlington?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Arlington, 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 Arlington 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.

Our take

The 517-mile move from Arlington, VA, to Burlington, VT, costs between $1,140 and $7,110 with full-service movers, $956 - $3,042 with a moving container, and $426 - $1,096 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $1,942 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include The University of Vermont Health Network and University of Vermont.