($594+) Burlington, VT to Durham, NC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Burlington, VT to Durham, NC

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 775-mile move from Burlington, Vermont, to Durham, North Carolina, with prices running from $1,915 - $9,719. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $320 - $2,136 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Burlington and Durham 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 Durham:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,915 - $5,015
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,591 - $6,540
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,619 - $9,719

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 Durham.

Specialty moving services from Burlington, VT to Durham, NC

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Burlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Durham, 86% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in North Carolina are typically members of the North Carolina Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

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 Burlington, VT to Durham, NC

Moving containers from Burlington, Vermont, to Durham, North Carolina, cost between $1,106 and $3,535. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Burlington costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,106 - $2,036
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,407 - $2,852
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,907 - $3,535

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $80 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $160 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Durham, NC, 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 $748 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 Durham?

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 Durham, NC

A rental truck for this 775-mile move from Burlington, Vermont, to Durham, North Carolina, costs between $599 and $1,642. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $263 - $301
• Daily insurance: $32/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 Durham based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $599 - $1,097
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $648 - $1,263
• 4+ bedrooms: $795 - $1,642

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 $80 and $374.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $160.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $263 and $301 for the 775-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 $748 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 Durham?

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 Durham, NC

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 Durham, North Carolina. 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 $1,172 and $2,236.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $986 - $1,870
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,172 - $2,236
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,618 - $3,034

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $80 and $160.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Burlington, Vermont, for roughly five hours typically average $748.

What are the best freight companies from Burlington to Durham?

1. 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.
2. 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.
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 based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Burlington, VT vs Durham, NC

Day-to-day costs in Durham are close to what you're used to in Burlington: cost of living index of 99 versus 112, with average rent of $1,699/mo compared to $2,200/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 59/100 and 56.67/100 in Burlington versus 30/100 and 45.28/100 in Durham.