($479+) Burlington, VT to Norfolk, VA Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 649-mile move from Burlington, Vermont, to Norfolk, Virginia, with costs ranging from $1,766 - $9,699. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $311 - $2,072. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Burlington and Norfolk. Local movers in Burlington typically start around $594 as a base rate plus $200/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,766 - $4,849
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,507 - $6,403
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,700 - $9,699

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 Norfolk.

Specialty moving services from Burlington, VT to Norfolk, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Burlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Norfolk, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Virginia, 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 Norfolk, VA

Moving containers from Burlington, Vermont, to Norfolk, Virginia, cost between $1,071 and $3,331. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Burlington typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,071 - $1,916
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,347 - $2,731
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,728 - $3,331

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $78 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 $725 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 Norfolk, VA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Burlington to Norfolk?

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 Norfolk, VA

Truck rentals from Burlington, Vermont, to Norfolk, Virginia, range from $509 - $1,392 for the 649-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $214 - $244
• 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 Norfolk based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $509 - $905
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $554 - $1,063
• 4+ bedrooms: $685 - $1,392

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Burlington, Vermont, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $725.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $214 - $244 for the 649-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $62 and $337, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $155 per night for hotel stops on the 649-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $311 - $466.

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

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 Norfolk, VA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Burlington, Vermont, to Norfolk, Virginia. 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 $932 and $2,122.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $935 - $1,639
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,100 - $2,122
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,425 - $2,664

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 $725.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $78 and $155 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Burlington to Norfolk?

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 Norfolk, VA

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