($417+) Burlington, VT to Arlington, VA Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 518-mile move from Burlington, Vermont, to Arlington, Virginia, with prices running from $1,285 - $8,605. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $398 - $2,656 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Burlington and Arlington 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 Arlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,285 - $4,197
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,166 - $5,826
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,148 - $8,605

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 Arlington.

Specialty moving services from Burlington, VT to Arlington, VA

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Burlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Arlington, 70% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Virginia are typically members of the Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s 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 Arlington, VA

Moving containers from Burlington, Vermont, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $956 and $3,072. 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 Burlington typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $956 - $1,663
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,165 - $2,204
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,662 - $3,072

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Burlington, VT, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $930, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $100 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $199 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Burlington, VT, and Arlington, VA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Burlington to Arlington?

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 Arlington, VA

Renting a moving truck for the 518-mile move from Burlington, Vermont, to Arlington, Virginia, costs between $417 and $1,117, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $219 - $250
• 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 Arlington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $417 - $744
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $436 - $910
• 4+ bedrooms: $566 - $1,117

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $199 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $86 and $432 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $219 - $250 in fuel for the 518-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $930 in Burlington, Vermont, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Arlington, VA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Burlington, Vermont, to Arlington, Virginia, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $970 and $1,800.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $835 - $1,572
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $970 - $1,800
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,317 - $2,338

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $100 - $199 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Burlington, Vermont, typically costs $930.

What are the best freight companies from Burlington to Arlington?

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 Arlington, VA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Arlington, 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 Arlington, VA, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,285 for a studio to $8,605 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 518-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $956 - $3,072. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $417 - $1,117, 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 $2,166 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include U.S. Department of Defense and Safran.