Moving from California to Vermont
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Los Angeles and Burlington it is about 2,892 miles and 6 days on the road (about 53 hours of driving); the 50 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,833 to 3,026 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~2,892 miLos Angeles → Burlington
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $13,014+2-bedroom, movers
- 50City routes priced
In short
About 1,152 people moved from California to Vermont in 2024 (Census estimate, ±790), and about 403 went the other way. Between Los Angeles and Burlington it is about 2,892 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $13,014 – $17,352 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 431 movers based in California hold interstate authority.
Who moves from California to Vermont
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,152 people a year (±790), against about 403 (±280) from Vermont to California, so Vermont gains about 749 people a year on this exchange. California is the 6th-largest of the 41 states sending people to Vermont; Vermont took in about 24,112 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Ventura County | Rutland County | 106 ±65 |
| San Diego County | Chittenden County | 104 ±84 |
| Santa Clara County | Chittenden County | 56 ±57* |
| Ventura County | Chittenden County | 50 ±49 |
| Los Angeles County | Orange County | 49 ±38 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Los Angeles to Burlington, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between California and Vermont.
Cost of moving from California to Vermont
At about 2,892 miles, full-service movers should land around $13,014 – $17,352 for a two-bedroom home and $14,966 – $19,955 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $9,370 – $12,493; a freight trailer is $6,247 – $8,329.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,761 – $13,014 | $7,028 – $9,370 | $4,685 – $6,247 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,713 – $15,617 | $8,433 – $11,244 | $5,622 – $7,496 |
| 2 bedrooms | $13,014 – $17,352 | $9,370 – $12,493 | $6,247 – $8,329 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,966 – $19,955 | $10,776 – $14,367 | $7,184 – $9,578 |
| 4 bedrooms | $16,918 – $22,558 | $12,181 – $16,241 | $8,121 – $10,828 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $19,521 – $26,028 | $14,055 – $18,740 | $9,370 – $12,493 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,892 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from California to Vermont
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino to Burlington | ~2,833 mi | 7–14 days | $12,749 – $16,998 | $14,661 – $19,548 |
| Moreno Valley to Burlington | ~2,837 mi | 7–14 days | $12,767 – $17,022 | $14,681 – $19,575 |
| Fontana to Burlington | ~2,844 mi | 7–14 days | $12,798 – $17,064 | $14,718 – $19,624 |
| Riverside to Burlington | ~2,847 mi | 7–14 days | $12,812 – $17,082 | $14,733 – $19,644 |
| Ontario to Burlington | ~2,856 mi | 7–14 days | $12,852 – $17,136 | $14,780 – $19,706 |
| Lancaster to Burlington | ~2,862 mi | 7–14 days | $12,879 – $17,172 | $14,811 – $19,748 |
| San Bernardino to Montpelier | ~2,870 mi | 7–14 days | $12,915 – $17,220 | $14,852 – $19,803 |
| Anaheim to Burlington | ~2,872 mi | 7–14 days | $12,924 – $17,232 | $14,863 – $19,817 |
| Moreno Valley to Montpelier | ~2,874 mi | 7–14 days | $12,933 – $17,244 | $14,873 – $19,831 |
| Fresno to Burlington | ~2,875 mi | 7–14 days | $12,938 – $17,250 | $14,878 – $19,837 |
| Irvine to Burlington | ~2,880 mi | 7–14 days | $12,960 – $17,280 | $14,904 – $19,872 |
| Chula Vista to Burlington | ~2,881 mi | 7–14 days | $12,965 – $17,286 | $14,909 – $19,879 |
| Fontana to Montpelier | ~2,881 mi | 7–14 days | $12,965 – $17,286 | $14,909 – $19,879 |
| Riverside to Montpelier | ~2,884 mi | 7–14 days | $12,978 – $17,304 | $14,925 – $19,900 |
| Santa Ana to Burlington | ~2,884 mi | 7–14 days | $12,978 – $17,304 | $14,925 – $19,900 |
| Bakersfield to Burlington | ~2,885 mi | 7–14 days | $12,983 – $17,310 | $14,930 – $19,906 |
| San Diego to Burlington | ~2,886 mi | 7–14 days | $12,987 – $17,316 | $14,935 – $19,913 |
| Roseville to Burlington | ~2,891 mi | 7–14 days | $13,010 – $17,346 | $14,961 – $19,948 |
| Los Angeles to Burlington | ~2,892 mi | 7–14 days | $13,014 – $17,352 | $14,966 – $19,955 |
| Ontario to Montpelier | ~2,892 mi | 7–14 days | $13,014 – $17,352 | $14,966 – $19,955 |
| Santa Clarita to Burlington | ~2,892 mi | 7–14 days | $13,014 – $17,352 | $14,966 – $19,955 |
| Lancaster to Montpelier | ~2,899 mi | 7–14 days | $13,046 – $17,394 | $15,002 – $20,003 |
| Long Beach to Burlington | ~2,900 mi | 7–14 days | $13,050 – $17,400 | $15,007 – $20,010 |
| Sacramento to Burlington | ~2,907 mi | 7–14 days | $13,082 – $17,442 | $15,044 – $20,058 |
| Anaheim to Montpelier | ~2,908 mi | 7–14 days | $13,086 – $17,448 | $15,049 – $20,065 |
| Modesto to Burlington | ~2,912 mi | 7–14 days | $13,104 – $17,472 | $15,070 – $20,093 |
| Fresno to Montpelier | ~2,913 mi | 7–14 days | $13,109 – $17,478 | $15,075 – $20,100 |
| Irvine to Montpelier | ~2,916 mi | 7–14 days | $13,122 – $17,496 | $15,090 – $20,120 |
| Chula Vista to Montpelier | ~2,917 mi | 7–14 days | $13,127 – $17,502 | $15,095 – $20,127 |
| Stockton to Burlington | ~2,918 mi | 7–14 days | $13,131 – $17,508 | $15,101 – $20,134 |
| Santa Ana to Montpelier | ~2,920 mi | 7–14 days | $13,140 – $17,520 | $15,111 – $20,148 |
| San Diego to Montpelier | ~2,921 mi | 7–14 days | $13,145 – $17,526 | $15,116 – $20,155 |
| Bakersfield to Montpelier | ~2,923 mi | 7–14 days | $13,154 – $17,538 | $15,127 – $20,169 |
| Los Angeles to Montpelier | ~2,928 mi | 7–14 days | $13,176 – $17,568 | $15,152 – $20,203 |
| Santa Clarita to Montpelier | ~2,928 mi | 7–14 days | $13,176 – $17,568 | $15,152 – $20,203 |
| Roseville to Montpelier | ~2,930 mi | 7–14 days | $13,185 – $17,580 | $15,163 – $20,217 |
| Long Beach to Montpelier | ~2,937 mi | 7–14 days | $13,217 – $17,622 | $15,199 – $20,265 |
| Oxnard to Burlington | ~2,941 mi | 7–14 days | $13,235 – $17,646 | $15,220 – $20,293 |
| Sacramento to Montpelier | ~2,946 mi | 7–14 days | $13,257 – $17,676 | $15,246 – $20,327 |
| Modesto to Montpelier | ~2,951 mi | 7–14 days | $13,280 – $17,706 | $15,271 – $20,362 |
| Stockton to Montpelier | ~2,956 mi | 7–14 days | $13,302 – $17,736 | $15,297 – $20,396 |
| Fremont to Burlington | ~2,971 mi | 7–14 days | $13,370 – $17,826 | $15,375 – $20,500 |
| San Jose to Burlington | ~2,974 mi | 7–14 days | $13,383 – $17,844 | $15,390 – $20,521 |
| Oxnard to Montpelier | ~2,978 mi | 7–14 days | $13,401 – $17,868 | $15,411 – $20,548 |
| Oakland to Burlington | ~2,979 mi | 7–14 days | $13,406 – $17,874 | $15,416 – $20,555 |
| San Francisco to Burlington | ~2,987 mi | 7–14 days | $13,442 – $17,922 | $15,458 – $20,610 |
| Fremont to Montpelier | ~3,010 mi | 7–14 days | $13,545 – $18,060 | $15,577 – $20,769 |
| San Jose to Montpelier | ~3,013 mi | 7–14 days | $13,559 – $18,078 | $15,592 – $20,790 |
| Oakland to Montpelier | ~3,018 mi | 7–14 days | $13,581 – $18,108 | $15,618 – $20,824 |
| San Francisco to Montpelier | ~3,026 mi | 7–14 days | $13,617 – $18,156 | $15,660 – $20,879 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in California
288 of the 431 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,633 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 233 of 1,930 vehicle inspections (12.1%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 330 of 2,512 driver inspections (13.1%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meathead Movers IncSan Luis Obispo, CA · USDOT 921143 | 125 | 3 of 87 | 8 of 125 |
| Best California MoversNorth Hollywood, CA · USDOT 3489907 | 91 | 1 of 70 | 8 of 87 |
| Air Container TransferBrisbane, CA · USDOT 1701515 | 63 | 8 of 56 | 1 of 63 |
| Altar Boys MovingPacoima, CA · USDOT 2824890 | 63 | 3 of 33 | 5 of 56 |
| Move Happy AcmeLos Angeles, CA · USDOT 3136064 | 61 | 8 of 39 | 8 of 58 |
| American Hills Moving & Storage IncWest Hills, CA · USDOT 4128186 | 49 | 3 of 29 | 30 of 49 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
1,592 listed household-goods carriers are based in California, 431 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the California directory ranks them. At the Vermont end, 18 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Vermont, moving costs in Vermont, or the reverse trip, Vermont to California. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from California
California to Vermont moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from California to Vermont?
Between the two states' main cities, Los Angeles and Burlington, the distance is about 2,892 miles. From our model that is $13,014 – $17,352 for a two-bedroom home and $14,966 – $19,955 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $9,370 – $12,493 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $6,247 – $8,329. Across the 50 city pairs we price between California and Vermont, distances run from 2,833 to 3,026 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from California to Vermont take?
Los Angeles to Burlington is 6 days on the road (about 53 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for California to Vermont?
Yes. A move from California into Vermont is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 1,592 listed movers based in California, 431 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within California.
What is the cheapest way to move from California to Vermont?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $6,247 – $8,329 for a two-bedroom home over 2,892 miles against $13,014 – $17,352 with full-service movers. A container, about $9,370 – $12,493, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from California to Vermont each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,152 people (±790) moved from California to Vermont that year, against about 403 (±280) from Vermont to California. That makes California the 6th-largest source of new residents for Vermont among the states.