($1,645+) 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 $1,524 and $14,707. 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: $1,524 - $6,651
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,682 - $9,040
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,895 - $14,707

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 — 85% of Oakland 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 Oakland 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.

Moving container costs from Oakland, CA to Burlington, VT

Moving containers from Oakland, California, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $2,123 and $7,736. 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 Oakland adds around $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,123 - $4,225
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,727 - $5,774
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,844 - $7,736

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Oakland, CA and Burlington, VT. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $1,137 in Oakland, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $122 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $244 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

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 for this 3,009-mile move from Oakland, California, to Burlington, Vermont, costs between $1,784 and $4,668. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• 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: $1,784 - $3,193
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,800 - $3,841
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,466 - $4,668

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Oakland, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $1,137.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,555 - $1,777 for the 3,009-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 $97 and $528, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $244 per night for hotel stops on the 3,009-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $487 - $731.

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 $4,757.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,968 - $3,801
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,226 - $4,757
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,984 - $6,252

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Oakland, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,137.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $122 and $244 per foot.

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.
3. PRO Logistics (4.54/5 stars): PRO Logistics is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

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.