($412+) Arlington, VA to Burlington, VT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Arlington, VA to Burlington, VT

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 517-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Burlington, Vermont, with costs ranging from $1,173 - $7,538. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $430 - $2,864. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Arlington and Burlington. Local movers in Arlington typically start around $200 as a base rate plus $110/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,173 - $3,677
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,978 - $5,104
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,635 - $7,538

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 Arlington to Burlington.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to Burlington, VT

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Arlington 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 Arlington 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 Arlington, VA to Burlington, VT

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $954 and $3,130. 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 Arlington typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $954 - $1,781
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,261 - $2,361
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,660 - $3,130

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $107 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $215 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 $1,002 in Arlington, VA, 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 Arlington 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 Arlington, VA to Burlington, VT

A rental truck for this 517-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Burlington, Vermont, costs between $434 and $1,208. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $236 - $269
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Arlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $434 - $773
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $449 - $974
• 4+ bedrooms: $559 - $1,208

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $236 - $269 for the 517-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 Arlington, Virginia, for about 5 hours typically costs around $1,002.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 517-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $215 per night, adding $430 - $644 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $72 and $430.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Arlington 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 Arlington, VA 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 Arlington, Virginia, 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,049 and $1,889.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $939 - $1,538
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,049 - $1,889
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,410 - $2,580

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Arlington, Virginia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,002.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $107 - $215 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 Arlington 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.
3. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Arlington, VA 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 Arlington 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.