($805+) Memphis, TN to Burlington, VT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Memphis, TN to Burlington, VT

Full-service movers for the 1,279-mile relocation from Memphis, Tennessee, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $2,295 and $8,848. 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 $289 - $1,928, 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 Memphis typically charge a base rate around $334 plus $125 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,295 - $4,906
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,840 - $6,338
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,928 - $8,848

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 Memphis to Burlington.

Specialty moving services from Memphis, TN to Burlington, VT

Specialty needs vary by market: 41% of Memphis 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 Memphis to Burlington?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Memphis, TN to Burlington, VT

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $1,331 and $4,278. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Memphis typically runs around $45/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,331 - $2,311
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,700 - $3,453
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,237 - $4,278

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $72 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $145 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $675 in Memphis, TN, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Burlington, VT, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Memphis 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 Memphis, TN to Burlington, VT

Plan on $805 - $2,185 for a rental moving truck on the 1,279-mile route from Memphis, Tennessee, to Burlington, Vermont. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $392 - $448
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Memphis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $805 - $1,460
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $896 - $1,756
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,105 - $2,185

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $675.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $392 - $448 for the 1,279-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 $58 and $313, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $145 per night for hotel stops on the 1,279-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $289 - $434.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Memphis 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 Memphis, TN to Burlington, VT

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Memphis, Tennessee, 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 $868 and $2,657.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,197 - $2,144
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,255 - $2,657
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,719 - $3,458

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 $72 - $145 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for about five hours typically runs $675.

What are the best freight companies from Memphis to Burlington?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Memphis, TN 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 Memphis 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

A move from Memphis, TN, to Burlington, VT, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,295 - $8,848 on the 1,279-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,331 - $4,278, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $805 - $2,185. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,840 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

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