($753+) Jacksonville, FL to Burlington, VT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jacksonville, FL to Burlington, VT

For the 1,218-mile move from Jacksonville, Florida, to Burlington, Vermont, full-service movers cost between $1,938 and $7,171. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $307 - $2,048 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Jacksonville generally start around $220 plus $95 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,938 - $4,227
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,452 - $5,468
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,164 - $7,171

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 Jacksonville to Burlington.

Specialty moving services from Jacksonville, FL to Burlington, VT

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, FL to Burlington, VT

Moving containers from Jacksonville, Florida, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $1,237 and $4,154. 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 Jacksonville typically costs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,237 - $2,413
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,659 - $3,395
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,247 - $4,154

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 $717 in Jacksonville, FL. 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 $77 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $154 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, FL to Burlington, VT

A rental truck for this 1,218-mile move from Jacksonville, Florida, to Burlington, Vermont, costs between $753 and $2,020. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $397 - $454
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Jacksonville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $753 - $1,524
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $848 - $1,691
• 4+ bedrooms: $982 - $2,020

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $397 - $454 for the 1,218-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 Jacksonville, Florida, for about 5 hours typically costs around $717.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,218-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $154 per night, adding $307 - $461 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $51 and $307.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, FL to Burlington, VT

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Jacksonville, Florida, to Burlington, Vermont. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,251 and $2,664.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,148 - $2,109
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,251 - $2,664
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,711 - $3,357

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 Jacksonville, Florida, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $717.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $77 and $154 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Jacksonville to Burlington?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.

Cost of living: Jacksonville, FL 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 Jacksonville 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 1,218-mile route from Jacksonville, FL, to Burlington, VT, run $1,938 - $7,171 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,237 - $4,154, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $753 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,452, 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.