($447+) Cleveland, OH to Burlington, VT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Cleveland, OH to Burlington, VT

Hiring full-service movers from Cleveland, Ohio, to Burlington, Vermont, costs between $1,326 and $8,344. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 555-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $284 - $1,892, 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 Cleveland and Burlington. For a rough baseline, movers based in Cleveland tend to start around $185 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 Cleveland to Burlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,326 - $3,778
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,173 - $5,289
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,790 - $8,344

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 Cleveland to Burlington.

Specialty moving services from Cleveland, OH to Burlington, VT

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Cleveland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Burlington, 57% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Cleveland 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 Cleveland, OH to Burlington, VT

Moving containers from Cleveland, Ohio, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $920 and $3,132. 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 Cleveland adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $920 - $1,672
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,278 - $2,406
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,703 - $3,132

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Cleveland, OH, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $662, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $71 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $142 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Cleveland, OH, and Burlington, VT, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Cleveland 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 Cleveland, OH to Burlington, VT

Plan on $447 - $1,098 for a rental moving truck on the 555-mile route from Cleveland, Ohio, to Burlington, Vermont. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $167 - $191
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Cleveland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $447 - $831
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $454 - $948
• 4+ bedrooms: $566 - $1,098

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $71 and $331.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $142.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $167 and $191 for the 555-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $662 for 2 movers in Cleveland, Ohio, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Cleveland 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 Cleveland, OH to Burlington, VT

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Cleveland, Ohio, 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 $851 and $1,906.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $836 - $1,520
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,013 - $1,906
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,376 - $2,383

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $71 and $142.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Cleveland, Ohio, for roughly five hours typically average $662.

What are the best freight companies from Cleveland 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.

Cost of living: Cleveland, OH 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland, OH, to Burlington, VT, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,326 for a studio to $8,344 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 555-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $920 - $3,132. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $447 - $1,098, 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 $2,173 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.