($425+) 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 $1,463 - $8,844. 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: $1,463 - $4,404
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,321 - $6,426
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,442 - $8,844

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 — 80% of Burlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Arlington, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 Arlington, VA

Moving containers from Burlington, Vermont, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $944 and $3,004. 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 Arlington. 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 Arlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $944 - $1,710
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,222 - $2,484
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,762 - $3,004

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $100 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $199 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 $930 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 Arlington, VA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

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

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 518 miles from Burlington, Vermont, to Arlington, Virginia, running $430 - $1,208. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• 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: $430 - $813
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $472 - $983
• 4+ bedrooms: $606 - $1,208

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $199 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 $930 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 518-mile drive falls between $219 and $250, 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 $66 and $398 to your total.

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. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $967 and $2,027.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $876 - $1,554
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $967 - $2,027
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,370 - $2,479

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 $100 and $199.
• 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 $930.

What are the best freight companies from Burlington to Arlington?

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 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.