($1,616+) Irvine, CA to Burlington, VT Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Irvine, California, to Burlington, Vermont, costs between $1,383 and $12,836. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,896-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $431 - $2,876, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Irvine and Burlington. For a rough baseline, movers based in Irvine tend to start around $197 plus $75/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,383 - $6,742
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,083 - $8,630
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,844 - $12,836

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 Irvine to Burlington.

Specialty moving services from Irvine, CA to Burlington, VT

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Irvine 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 Irvine 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.

Moving container costs from Irvine, CA to Burlington, VT

Moving containers from Irvine, California, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $2,046 and $7,963. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Irvine typically costs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,046 - $4,145
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,600 - $5,664
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,737 - $7,963

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 $1,007 in Irvine, CA. 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 $108 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $216 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 Irvine 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 Irvine, CA to Burlington, VT

Renting a moving truck for the 2,896-mile move from Irvine, California, to Burlington, Vermont, costs between $1,699 and $4,678, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,325 - $1,514
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Irvine daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,699 - $3,362
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,751 - $4,003
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,328 - $4,678

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $216 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Irvine, California, usually costs about $1,007 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,896-mile drive falls between $1,325 and $1,514, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $72 and $431 to your total.

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

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Irvine, California, 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 $2,187 and $4,262.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,952 - $3,587
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,187 - $4,262
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,812 - $6,309

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 $108 - $216 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Irvine, California, for about five hours typically runs $1,007.

What are the best freight companies from Irvine to Burlington?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Irvine, 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 Irvine 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.