($1,620+) Oakland, CA to Burlington, VT Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 3,009-mile relocation from Oakland, California, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $1,426 and $13,237. 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 $487 - $3,248, 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 Oakland typically charge a base rate around $281 plus $147 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,426 - $6,349
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,384 - $8,715
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,086 - $13,237

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 Oakland to Burlington.

Specialty moving services from Oakland, CA to Burlington, VT

Specialty needs vary by market: 53% of Oakland 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 Oakland to Burlington?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Oakland, CA to Burlington, VT

Moving containers from Oakland, California, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $2,026 and $7,384. 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 Oakland costs roughly $120/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,026 - $3,837
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,734 - $5,566
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,488 - $7,384

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $122 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $244 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 $1,137 in Oakland, 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.

What are the best moving containers Oakland 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 Oakland, CA to Burlington, VT

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 3,009 miles from Oakland, California, to Burlington, Vermont, running $1,570 - $4,503. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,555 - $1,777
• Daily insurance: $49/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $32
• Oakland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.39

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,570 - $3,208
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,790 - $3,667
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,219 - $4,503

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $244 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $106 and $528 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,555 - $1,777 in fuel for the 3,009-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,137 in Oakland, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Oakland, California, 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 $1,462 and $4,585.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,751 - $3,488
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,061 - $4,585
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,819 - $6,088

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 $122 - $244 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Oakland, California, for about five hours typically runs $1,137.

What are the best freight companies from Oakland to Burlington?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Oakland, 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 Oakland 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

Full-service movers on the 3,009-mile route from Oakland, CA, to Burlington, VT, run $1,426 - $13,237 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $2,026 - $7,384, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $1,570 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $4,384, 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.