($673+) Knoxville, TN to Burlington, VT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Knoxville, TN to Burlington, VT

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 978-mile move from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Burlington, Vermont, with prices running from $2,270 - $8,556. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $300 - $2,000 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Knoxville and Burlington are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Knoxville movers tend to run around $170 as a base rate plus $113/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,270 - $5,377
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,668 - $6,166
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,215 - $8,556

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 Knoxville to Burlington.

Specialty moving services from Knoxville, TN to Burlington, VT

Specialty needs vary by market — 67% of Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Burlington?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Knoxville, TN to Burlington, VT

Moving containers from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $1,220 and $3,858. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Knoxville runs about $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,220 - $2,133
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,508 - $3,120
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,011 - $3,858

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Knoxville, TN and Burlington, VT. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $700 in Knoxville, TN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $75 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $150 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN to Burlington, VT

Plan on $707 - $1,866 for a rental moving truck on the 978-mile route from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Burlington, Vermont. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $311 - $356
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Knoxville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $707 - $1,264
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $736 - $1,595
• 4+ bedrooms: $895 - $1,866

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $150 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Knoxville, Tennessee, usually costs about $700 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 978-mile drive falls between $311 and $356, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $50 and $300 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN to Burlington, VT

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Burlington, Vermont, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,219 and $2,471.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,098 - $2,020
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,219 - $2,471
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,609 - $3,151

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $75 and $150.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Knoxville, Tennessee, for roughly five hours typically average $700.

What are the best freight companies from Knoxville 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.
3. Hittman Transport Services, Inc. (4.26/5 stars): Hittman Transport Services, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Knoxville, TN 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 Knoxville 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.