($1,764+) Roseville, CA to Burlington, VT Movers

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The cost to move from Roseville, CA to Burlington, VT ranges from $1,497 to $13,632, with an average cost of $5,200. Moves can be as low as $1,764 if you're wanting to DIY it.

This move covers about 2,912 miles and usually takes 7 to 21 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.

Compare moving options from Roseville, CA to Burlington, VT

Moving options from Roseville to Burlington fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service costs run $1,497 - $13,632 on this route depending on how much you're moving, with an average cost of $5,200, and movers handle all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 30% less for the same home size, and rental trucks are around 60% less, though both require you to handle the loading. This particular route covers 2,912 miles and typically takes 7 to 21 days depending on the service you pick.

Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 2,912-mile route from Roseville to Burlington, broken down by home size:

Home size Full-service movers Moving container Rental truck Freight trailer
Studio / 1 bedroom $1,497 - $6,805 $2,160 - $4,169 $1,613 - $3,096 $1,870 - $3,572
2 - 3 bedrooms $4,382 - $8,885 $2,829 - $5,811 $1,855 - $3,725 $2,048 - $4,288
4+ bedrooms $7,755 - $13,632 $3,574 - $7,858 $2,208 - $4,668 $3,126 - $5,855

Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.

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Full-service moving costs from Roseville, CA to Burlington, VT

Full-service movers for the 2,912-mile relocation from Roseville, California, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $1,497 and $13,632. 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 $385 - $2,564, 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 Roseville typically charge a base rate around $260 plus $130 per hour, per mover.

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

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,497 - $6,805
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,382 - $8,885
  • 4+ bedrooms: $7,755 - $13,632

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 Roseville to Burlington.

The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from California to Vermont. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.

Pro tip: The summer months (May - September) are the busiest time of year for movers during peak moving season, which drives up prices and limits scheduling options. If you can move in the fall or winter, you'll likely find better rates and more flexibility.

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Specialty moving services from Roseville, CA to Burlington, VT

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Roseville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Burlington, 80% of movers offer the same service.

Service When you need it Typical cost
Full packingFull crew packing100% of local movers$641 - $6,410
Storage in transitNew place not ready85% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: Double Move$256 - $1,538/mo
Shuttle feeTruck can't reach door$385 - $3,077
Full-value protectionMore than $0.60/lb coverage54% of local movers$300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value)
Small movesUnder ~2,000 lbs38% of local movers$1,282 - $3,846
Office / commercialWorkplace relocation$3,205 - $12,820
Car shippingSecond vehicle$960 - $1,824
Antiques & fine artFragile, high-value items69% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Auburn Moving & Storage$1,282 - $3,205
PianoAny piano type92% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: Double Move$1,026 - $4,487
Pool tableDisassembly & re-leveling46% of local movers$385 - $1,923
Hot tubHeavy, needs disconnect46% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Auburn Moving & Storage$833 - $2,564
Wine collectionClimate-controlled transport$385 - $19,230+
Pet relocationGround, air, or concierge$385 - $4,487+

What are the best full-service movers from Roseville 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.

Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national movers are consistently lower-priced than local companies in Roseville, CA. Van lines spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments, while local movers tend to charge 30% - 40% more for the same distance. A direct route with a local mover averages 2-day delivery, but that added speed typically carries a higher price tag.

Moving container costs from Roseville, CA to Burlington, VT

Moving containers from Roseville, California, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $2,160 and $7,858. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Burlington. If you go over that window, storage in Roseville adds around $120/month.

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

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,160 - $4,169
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,829 - $5,811
  • 4+ bedrooms: $3,574 - $7,858

What other costs come with moving containers?

  • Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $96 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $192 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
  • Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $897 in Roseville, CA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
  • Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
  • Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Burlington, VT, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a California to Vermont move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.

Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $2,160. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $2,829 - $5,811, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.

What are the best moving containers Roseville 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)

Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Roseville to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Roseville:

  • Double Move (4.9/5), 3 years in business
  • Auburn Moving & Storage (4.7/5), 21 years in business
  • Two Men and a Truck Moving (4.6/5), 21 years in business

Moving truck rental costs from Roseville, CA to Burlington, VT

Plan on $1,613 - $4,668 for a rental moving truck on the 2,912-mile route from Roseville, California, to Burlington, Vermont. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

  • Fuel for the drive: $1,188 - $1,358
  • Daily insurance: $38/day
  • Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
  • Roseville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
  • Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.29
Home sizeTypical truck size
Studio / 1 bedroom10 - 12 ft
2 - 3 bedrooms15 - 17 ft
4+ bedrooms20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel)

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

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,613 - $3,096
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,855 - $3,725
  • 4+ bedrooms: $2,208 - $4,668

Pro tip: The advertised base rate of $1,613 - $4,668 does not include fuel ($1,188 - $1,358) , lodging ($192/night for overnight stops), meals, or equipment rentals. When you add those up, the true cost of your move from Roseville to Burlington typically runs $600 - $1,200 more than the base rate alone.

What other costs come with rental trucks?

  • Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Roseville, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $897.
  • Gas: Fuel costs total $1,188 - $1,358 for the 2,912-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
  • Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $77 and $417, depending on what you need.
  • Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
  • Lodging: Budget around $192 per night for hotel stops on the 2,912-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $385 - $577.

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

For larger DIY moves from Roseville, 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 most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $2,048 and $4,288.

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

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,870 - $3,572
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,048 - $4,288
  • 4+ bedrooms: $3,126 - $5,855

Pro tip: Freight pricing rewards efficient packing. Trailers are 8 feet tall and accessed via a 4-foot ramp, so technique matters, especially for heavy pieces. Since each additional linear foot adds to your quote, packing strategically is one of the easiest ways to control costs.

What other costs come with freight trailers?

  • More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $96 - $192 to your final bill.
  • Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
  • Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Roseville, California, typically costs $897.

What are the best freight companies from Roseville 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. Button Transportation, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Button Transportation, 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.

Pro tip: Freight trailers move fast, making them one of the quickest ways to get your belongings from Roseville to Burlington. If you have a hard move-in date and want your stuff there as soon as possible, freight is hard to beat. It's worth noting that freight works best when you're ready to receive your delivery, so if your move-in date is still up in the air or you'll need short-term storage, a moving container is likely the more practical choice.

Cost of living: Roseville, 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 Roseville on housing, income, and taxes.

Measure Roseville, CA Burlington, VT
Cost of living index139112
Average rent$2,497/mo$2,200/mo
Median home value$630,401$402,586
Average income$117,354/yr$68,854/yr
Unemployment rate5.2%3.2%
State income taxUp to 13.3%Up to 8.75%
Walkability score38/10059/100
Safety index80.11/10056.67/100
Air qualityGoodGood

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Burlington, VT to Roseville, CA guide.

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Our take

Full-service movers on the 2,912-mile route from Roseville, CA, to Burlington, VT, run $1,497 - $13,632 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $2,160 - $7,858, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $1,613 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $4,382, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

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

FAQs: Moving from Roseville, CA, to Burlington, VT

How much does it cost to move from Roseville, CA to Burlington, VT?

Costs on this route range from around $1,497 to $13,632, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $1,497 and $13,632, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.

What size moving truck do I need for this route?

Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 3 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.

What do local movers charge in Roseville?

Local movers based in Roseville typically start around $260 as a base rate, plus $130/hour per mover. That's a useful baseline if you're hiring help just to load a rental truck or container rather than booking a full long-distance move. Rates in Burlington run similarly and are worth checking if you need help unloading on the other end.

How do I know a mover is licensed in Vermont?

Although a local license is not required in Vermont, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number.

What are the best neighborhoods in Burlington?

For families, South End and The Hill are worth a look in Burlington. If you're moving solo or without kids, Five Sisters, Downtown, and Old North End tend to be popular picks instead.

What percentage of Roseville movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?

About 92% of movers in Roseville handle piano moves, and 69% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.