($1,599+) Burlington, VT to Irvine, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Burlington, VT to Irvine, CA

Hiring full-service movers from Burlington, Vermont, to Irvine, California, costs between $2,994 and $14,623. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,896-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $400 - $2,664, 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 Burlington and Irvine. For a rough baseline, movers based in Burlington tend to start around $594 plus $200/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 Burlington to Irvine:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,994 - $7,306
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $5,088 - $10,119
• 4+ bedrooms: $9,026 - $14,623

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 Burlington to Irvine.

Specialty moving services from Burlington, VT to Irvine, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Burlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Irvine, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Burlington to Irvine?

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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 Burlington, VT to Irvine, CA

Moving containers from Burlington, Vermont, to Irvine, California, cost between $2,087 and $7,657. 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 Burlington typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,087 - $4,105
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,600 - $5,720
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,589 - $7,657

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $100 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $200 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Irvine, CA, 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 $932 in Burlington, VT. 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.

What are the best moving containers Burlington to Irvine?

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 Burlington, VT to Irvine, CA

Renting a moving truck for the 2,896-mile move from Burlington, Vermont, to Irvine, California, costs between $1,633 and $4,631, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,227 - $1,403
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Burlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,633 - $3,201
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,733 - $3,657
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,351 - $4,631

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $200 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 Burlington, Vermont, usually costs about $932 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,896-mile drive falls between $1,227 and $1,403, 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 $67 and $400 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Burlington to Irvine?

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 Burlington, VT to Irvine, CA

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 Burlington, Vermont, to Irvine, California. 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 $2,080 and $4,397.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,915 - $3,587
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,080 - $4,397
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,872 - $6,432

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Burlington, Vermont, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $932.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $100 - $200 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 Burlington to Irvine?

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.
3. DFA Northeast Logistics, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): DFA Northeast Logistics, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Burlington, VT vs Irvine, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Irvine, side by side with Burlington 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.