($239+) Boston, MA to Burlington, VT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Boston, MA to Burlington, VT

Full-service movers for the 216-mile relocation from Boston, Massachusetts, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $848 and $5,437. 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 $406 - $2,708, 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 Boston typically charge a base rate around $340 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $848 - $3,128
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,338 - $4,094
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,816 - $5,437

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 Boston to Burlington.

Specialty moving services from Boston, MA to Burlington, VT

Specialty needs vary by market: 76% of Boston 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 Boston to Burlington?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

How much do local movers cost in Boston, MA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Boston to Burlington with a local mover averages $1,364 - $4,175. Shorter moves don't always call for a national van line, and local moving companies in Boston, MA often offer competitive pricing on nearby routes. Smaller crews and regional focus translate to lower overhead and more scheduling flexibility.

Just make sure they're properly licensed for interstate moves and equipped to handle the full distance.

Moving container costs from Boston, MA to Burlington, VT

Moving containers from Boston, Massachusetts, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $774 and $2,505. 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 Boston adds around $145/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $774 - $1,362
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,007 - $1,962
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,401 - $2,505

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $948 in Boston, MA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $102 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $203 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Burlington, VT, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Boston 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 Boston, MA to Burlington, VT

Renting a moving truck for the 216-mile move from Boston, Massachusetts, to Burlington, Vermont, costs between $239 and $590, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $93 - $106
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Boston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $239 - $405
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $255 - $525
• 4+ bedrooms: $326 - $590

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $93 - $106 for the 216-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Boston, Massachusetts, for about 5 hours typically costs around $948.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 216-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $203 per night, adding $406 - $609 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $68 and $406.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Boston 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 Boston, MA to Burlington, VT

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Boston, Massachusetts, 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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $847 and $1,448.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $681 - $1,239
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $847 - $1,448
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,110 - $1,966

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Boston, Massachusetts, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $948.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $102 - $203 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Boston 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: Boston, MA 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 Boston 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

For a move from Boston, MA, to Burlington, VT, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $848 for a studio to $5,437 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 216-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $774 - $2,505. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $239 - $590, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $1,338 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

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