($841+) Minneapolis, MN to Burlington, VT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Minneapolis, MN to Burlington, VT

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,315-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Burlington, Vermont, with costs ranging from $2,273 - $9,264. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $327 - $2,180. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Minneapolis and Burlington. Local movers in Minneapolis typically start around $240 as a base rate plus $109/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,273 - $5,698
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,064 - $6,749
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,284 - $9,264

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 Minneapolis to Burlington.

Specialty moving services from Minneapolis, MN to Burlington, VT

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis, MN to Burlington, VT

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $1,355 and $4,443. 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 Minneapolis typically runs around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,355 - $2,473
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,817 - $3,450
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,394 - $4,443

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Minneapolis, MN 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 $763 in Minneapolis, MN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $82 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $164 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis, MN to Burlington, VT

Plan on $858 - $2,354 for a rental moving truck on the 1,315-mile route from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Burlington, Vermont. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $456 - $521
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Minneapolis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $858 - $1,688
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $918 - $1,833
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,166 - $2,354

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $164 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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, usually costs about $763 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,315-mile drive falls between $456 and $521, 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 $55 and $327 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis, MN to Burlington, VT

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Burlington, Vermont. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $981 and $2,844.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,255 - $2,385
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,453 - $2,844
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,821 - $3,853

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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $763.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $82 and $164 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Minneapolis 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. T.A. Dedicated, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): T.A. Dedicated, Inc. 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: Minneapolis, MN vs Burlington, VT

Good news for your budget: Burlington isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Minneapolis. Cost of living index runs 112 there against 107 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 71/100 and 43.94/100 here versus 59/100 and 56.67/100 there.