($1,096+) Burlington, VT to Houston, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Burlington, VT to Houston, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Burlington, Vermont, to Houston, Texas, costs between $2,613 and $12,478. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,898-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $318 - $2,120, 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 Houston. 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 Houston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,613 - $5,863
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,748 - $8,392
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,073 - $12,478

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 Houston.

Specialty moving services from Burlington, VT to Houston, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 80% of Burlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Houston, 54% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Burlington, VT to Houston, TX

Moving containers from Burlington, Vermont, to Houston, Texas, cost between $1,526 and $5,777. 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 Houston. 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 Houston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,526 - $2,831
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,992 - $4,210
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,617 - $5,777

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Burlington, VT and Houston, TX. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $742 in Burlington, VT, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $80 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $159 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Burlington to Houston?

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 Houston, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,898 miles from Burlington, Vermont, to Houston, Texas, running $1,096 - $3,197. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $640 - $732
• 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 Houston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,096 - $2,005
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,198 - $2,385
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,480 - $3,197

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $159 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 $742 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,898-mile drive falls between $640 and $732, 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 $53 and $318 to your total.

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

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 Houston, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Burlington, Vermont, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Houston, Texas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,625 and $3,401.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,360 - $2,679
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,625 - $3,401
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,290 - $4,358

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 $159.
• 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 $742.

What are the best freight companies from Burlington to Houston?

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.

Cost of living: Burlington, VT vs Houston, TX

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

Our take

For a move from Burlington, VT, to Houston, TX, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,613 for a studio to $12,478 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,898-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,526 - $5,777. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,096 - $3,197, 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 $3,748 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Houston tend to point to bountiful arts and recreational activities and ample economic opportunity, though tropical storms and heat and humidity come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include H-E-B and Houston Methodist.