($741+) Nashville, TN to Burlington, VT Movers
Moving from Nashville, TN, to Burlington, VT, runs anywhere from $741 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $8,289 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 1,070 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 2 to 8 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $2,287, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $8,289 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,292 - $4,035, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $741 - $2,038.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Nashville, TN, to Burlington, VT. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,713 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
Compare moving options from Nashville, TN to Burlington, VT
Moving options from Nashville to Burlington fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. A 2-3 bedroom full-service move costs $2,713 - $6,538 on this route, with movers handling all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 30% less for the same home size, and rental trucks are around 60% less, though both require you to handle the loading. This 1,070-mile route typically takes 2 to 8 days door to door.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,070-mile route from Nashville to Burlington, broken down by home size:
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Rental truck | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $2,287 - $5,355 | $1,292 - $2,360 | $741 - $1,380 | $1,173 - $2,042 |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | $2,713 - $6,538 | $1,598 - $3,061 | $793 - $1,609 | $1,254 - $2,653 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $4,718 - $8,289 | $2,223 - $4,035 | $987 - $2,038 | $1,676 - $3,228 |
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Nashville, TN to Burlington, VT
Full-service movers for the 1,070-mile relocation from Nashville, Tennessee, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $2,287 and $8,289. 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 $323 - $2,156, 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 Nashville typically charge a base rate around $275 plus $120 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Nashville to Burlington:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,287 - $5,355
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,713 - $6,538
- 4+ bedrooms: $4,718 - $8,289
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 Nashville to Burlington.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Tennessee to Vermont. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Peak moving season (May - September) limits truck availability and pushes up full-service moving costs. Booking during slower months can give you more scheduling room and a lower final price.
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Specialty moving services from Nashville, TN to Burlington, VT
Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Nashville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Burlington, 80% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing100% of local movers | $539 - $5,390 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready81% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: 6th Man Movers | $216 - $1,294/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $323 - $2,587 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage14% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs49% of local movers | $1,078 - $3,234 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,695 - $10,780 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $807 - $1,534 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items32% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Move On | $1,078 - $2,695 |
| Piano | Any piano type62% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: 6th Man Movers | $862 - $3,773 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling19% of local movers | $323 - $1,617 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect11% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Move On | $701 - $2,156 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $323 - $16,170+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $323 - $3,773+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Nashville to Burlington?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national movers are consistently lower-priced than local companies in Nashville, TN. Van lines spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments, while local movers tend to charge 30% - 40% more for the same distance. A direct route with a local mover averages 2-day delivery, but that added speed typically carries a higher price tag.
Moving container costs from Nashville, TN to Burlington, VT
Moving containers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $1,292 and $4,035. 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 Nashville adds around $100/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Nashville to Burlington:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,292 - $2,360
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,598 - $3,061
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,223 - $4,035
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $81 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $162 per month.
- Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Burlington, VT, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
- Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $755 in Nashville, TN. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Tennessee to Vermont move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,292. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $1,598 - $3,061, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.
What are the best moving containers Nashville to Burlington?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Nashville to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Nashville:
- 6th Man Movers (4.9/5), 16 years in business
- Good Guys Moving & Delivery (4.7/5), 13 years in business
- College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (4.7/5), 15 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Nashville, TN to Burlington, VT
Truck rentals from Nashville, Tennessee, to Burlington, Vermont, range from $741 - $2,038 for the 1,070-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:
- Fuel for the drive: $367 - $419
- Daily insurance: $32/day
- Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
- Nashville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Nashville to Burlington based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $741 - $1,380
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $793 - $1,609
- 4+ bedrooms: $987 - $2,038
Pro tip: The advertised base rate of $741 - $2,038 does not include fuel ($367 - $419) , lodging ($162/night for overnight stops), meals, or equipment rentals. When you add those up, the true cost of your move from Nashville to Burlington typically runs $600 - $1,200 more than the base rate alone.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
- Lodging: Budget around $162 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 Nashville, Tennessee, usually costs about $755 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
- Gas: Fuel for the 1,070-mile drive falls between $367 and $419, 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 $54 and $323 to your total.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Nashville to Burlington?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Nashville, TN to Burlington, VT
Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Nashville, 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 $970 and $2,653.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Nashville to Burlington:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,173 - $2,042
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,254 - $2,653
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,676 - $3,228
Pro tip: Loading a freight trailer is a bit different from filling a container. The 4-foot ramp can be steep with large items, and getting the most out of 8 feet of vertical clearance takes planning. Since pricing is based on linear feet used, every inch of wasted space has a cost.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Nashville, Tennessee, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $755.
- More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $81 - $162 per additional foot to your total.
- Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.
What are the best freight companies from Nashville to Burlington?
- 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.
- 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.
- OLD South Freight Service, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): OLD South Freight Service, Inc. 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.
Pro tip: Freight trailers are one of the fastest ways to move your belongings interstate, often beating full-service movers on delivery time. If getting your stuff to Burlington quickly is a priority, freight is worth a hard look. That said, freight carriers typically require you to be available to receive your shipment within a set window, so if you need short-term storage or your new place won't be ready right away, a container or full-service mover may give you more flexibility.
Cost of living: Nashville, TN vs Burlington, VT
Nashville and Burlington land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 105 in Nashville and 112 in Burlington, and rent tracks closely too ($1,971/mo vs. $2,200/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (96 vs 59) and safety scores (50.9 vs 56.67) come out about the same too.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Burlington, VT to Nashville, TN guide.
Why you should use moveBuddha to find a mover:
In the past 3 months, we've processed 10 real quotes from Tennessee to Vermont, so our pricing data stays current. Use our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers to avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and spot bad actors early. We track 70 movers licensed in Tennessee, useful context for sizing up this 1,070-mile move.
Our take
For a move from Nashville, TN, to Burlington, VT, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,287 for a studio to $8,289 for a 4 - 5 bedroom home on the 1,070-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,292 - $4,035. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $741 - $2,038, 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 $2,713 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.
FAQs: Moving from Nashville, TN, to Burlington, VT
What are the best neighborhoods in Burlington?
For families, South End and The Hill are worth a look in Burlington. If you're moving solo or without kids, Five Sisters, Downtown, and Old North End tend to be popular picks instead.
What is the cheapest way to move from Nashville, TN to Burlington, VT?
Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $793 - $1,609. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.
Is Burlington a safe place to live?
Burlington has a safety index of 56.67 out of 100 and a crime index of 43.33, compared to 50.9 and 49.1 in Nashville. Neither figure tells the whole story on its own, so it's worth digging into specific neighborhoods before you commit to an address.
What size moving truck do I need for this route?
Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 3 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.
What is the best time of year to move from Nashville, TN to Burlington, VT?
Aim for a move between October and March, when demand drops and rates tend to be lower across all service types. Peak season runs mid-May through mid-September, and weekends and month-end dates are pricier regardless of season. A midweek, mid-month date outside peak season is your best bet for saving money.
What percentage of Nashville movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 62% of movers in Nashville handle piano moves, and 32% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.