($1,539+) San Diego, CA to Burlington, VT Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Diego, CA to Burlington, VT

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,909-mile move from San Diego, California, to Burlington, Vermont, with costs ranging from $1,346 - $12,368. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $413 - $2,756. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between San Diego and Burlington. Local movers in San Diego typically start around $226 as a base rate plus $200/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,346 - $5,992
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,935 - $8,481
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,182 - $12,368

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 San Diego to Burlington.

Specialty moving services from San Diego, CA to Burlington, VT

Specialty needs vary by market: 69% of San Diego movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Burlington, 80% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from San Diego 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 San Diego, CA to Burlington, VT

Moving containers from San Diego, California, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $1,923 and $7,354. 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 San Diego typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,923 - $3,903
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,443 - $5,170
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,447 - $7,354

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $103 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $207 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 $965 in San Diego, CA. 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 San Diego 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 San Diego, CA to Burlington, VT

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,909 miles from San Diego, California, to Burlington, Vermont, running $1,571 - $4,683. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,275 - $1,458
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• San Diego daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,571 - $3,173
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,719 - $3,778
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,108 - $4,683

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 $103 and $482.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $207.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $1,275 and $1,458 for the 2,909-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 $965 for 2 movers in San Diego, California, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from San Diego 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 San Diego, CA to Burlington, VT

For larger DIY moves from San Diego, California, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Burlington, Vermont.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $2,037 and $4,265.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,767 - $3,616
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,037 - $4,265
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,984 - $5,942

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 $103 - $207 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in San Diego, California, for about five hours typically runs $965.

What are the best freight companies from San Diego 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.

Cost of living: San Diego, CA 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 San Diego 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 2,909-mile move from San Diego, CA, to Burlington, VT, costs between $1,346 and $12,368 with full-service movers, $1,923 - $7,354 with a moving container, and $1,571 - $4,683 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 $3,935 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.