($768+) Huntsville, AL to Burlington, VT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Huntsville, AL to Burlington, VT

Full-service movers for the 1,188-mile relocation from Huntsville, Alabama, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $2,222 and $9,598. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $304 - $2,024, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Huntsville typically charge a base rate around $280 plus $65 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,222 - $5,204
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,798 - $7,191
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,977 - $9,598

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 Huntsville to Burlington.

Specialty moving services from Huntsville, AL to Burlington, VT

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Huntsville 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 Huntsville 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 Huntsville, AL to Burlington, VT

Moving containers from Huntsville, Alabama, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $1,363 and $4,484. 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 Huntsville costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,363 - $2,287
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,690 - $3,253
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,332 - $4,484

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Huntsville, AL, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $708, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $76 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $152 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Huntsville, AL, and Burlington, VT, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Huntsville 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 Huntsville, AL to Burlington, VT

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,188 miles from Huntsville, Alabama, to Burlington, Vermont, running $784 - $2,167. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $383 - $437
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Huntsville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $784 - $1,479
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $830 - $1,866
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,044 - $2,167

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $76 and $354.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $152.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $383 and $437 for the 1,188-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $708 for 2 movers in Huntsville, Alabama, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Huntsville 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 Huntsville, AL to Burlington, VT

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Huntsville, Alabama, 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 $1,392 and $2,791.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,204 - $2,123
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,392 - $2,791
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,847 - $3,552

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 - $152 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Huntsville, Alabama, for about five hours typically runs $708.

What are the best freight companies from Huntsville to Burlington?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. R.E. Garrison Trucking, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): R.E. Garrison Trucking, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Huntsville, AL 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 Huntsville 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.