($1,034+) Burlington, VT to Lafayette, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Burlington, VT to Lafayette, LA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,686-mile move from Burlington, Vermont, to Lafayette, Louisiana, with prices running from $2,755 - $12,194. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $310 - $2,064 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Burlington and Lafayette are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Burlington movers tend to run around $594 as a base rate plus $200/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,755 - $5,790
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,532 - $8,219
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,399 - $12,194

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 Lafayette.

Specialty moving services from Burlington, VT to Lafayette, LA

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Burlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Lafayette, 75% of movers offer the same service.

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

Louisiana Motor Transport Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Louisiana, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Burlington, VT to Lafayette, LA

Moving containers from Burlington, Vermont, to Lafayette, Louisiana, cost between $1,510 and $5,170. 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 Lafayette. If you go over that window, storage in Burlington adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,510 - $2,757
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,950 - $4,138
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,821 - $5,170

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $77 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $155 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 $722 in Burlington, VT, 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 Lafayette, LA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Burlington to Lafayette?

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 Lafayette, LA

Plan on $1,024 - $2,919 for a rental moving truck on the 1,686-mile route from Burlington, Vermont, to Lafayette, Louisiana. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $554 - $633
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Lafayette based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,024 - $2,006
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,163 - $2,434
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,424 - $2,919

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 $77 and $361.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $155.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $554 and $633 for the 1,686-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 $722 for 2 movers in Burlington, Vermont, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Lafayette, LA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Burlington, Vermont, to Lafayette, Louisiana. 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 $929 and $3,117.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,303 - $2,688
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,512 - $3,117
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,127 - $4,093

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Burlington, Vermont, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $722.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $77 and $155 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Burlington to Lafayette?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. DFA Northeast Logistics, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): DFA Northeast Logistics, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Burlington, VT vs Lafayette, LA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Lafayette, 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.