Moving from Connecticut to Vermont
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Hartford and Burlington it is about 221 miles and about 4 hours; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 201 to 276 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.
- ~221 miHartford → Burlington
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $995+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 909 people moved from Connecticut to Vermont in 2024 (Census estimate, ±626), and about 835 went the other way. Between Hartford and Burlington it is about 221 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $995 – $1,326 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 101 movers based in Connecticut hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Connecticut to Vermont
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 909 people a year (±626), against about 835 (±566) from Vermont to Connecticut, so Vermont gains about 74 people a year on this exchange. Connecticut is the 9th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven County | Chittenden County | 303 ±297 |
| Hartford County | Chittenden County | 117 ±91 |
| Fairfield County | Chittenden County | 109 ±93 |
| New Haven County | Windham County | 99 ±87 |
| Tolland County | Lamoille County | 68 ±86* |
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.
Hartford 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 Connecticut and Vermont.
Cost of moving from Connecticut to Vermont
At about 221 miles, full-service movers should land around $995 – $1,326 for a two-bedroom home and $1,144 – $1,525 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $716 – $955; a freight trailer is $477 – $636.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $746 – $995 | $537 – $716 | $358 – $477 |
| 1 bedroom | $895 – $1,193 | $644 – $859 | $430 – $573 |
| 2 bedrooms | $995 – $1,326 | $716 – $955 | $477 – $636 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,144 – $1,525 | $823 – $1,098 | $549 – $732 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,293 – $1,724 | $931 – $1,241 | $621 – $827 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,492 – $1,989 | $1,074 – $1,432 | $716 – $955 |
Transport only, for an estimated 221 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 Connecticut to Vermont
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford to Montpelier | ~201 mi | 1–3 days | $905 – $1,206 | $1,040 – $1,387 |
| Hartford to Burlington | ~221 mi | 1–3 days | $995 – $1,326 | $1,144 – $1,525 |
| New Haven to Montpelier | ~239 mi | 1–3 days | $1,076 – $1,434 | $1,237 – $1,649 |
| Bridgeport to Montpelier | ~250 mi | 1–3 days | $1,125 – $1,500 | $1,294 – $1,725 |
| New Haven to Burlington | ~256 mi | 1–3 days | $1,152 – $1,536 | $1,325 – $1,766 |
| Bridgeport to Burlington | ~265 mi | 1–3 days | $1,193 – $1,590 | $1,371 – $1,829 |
| Stamford to Montpelier | ~265 mi | 1–3 days | $1,193 – $1,590 | $1,371 – $1,829 |
| Stamford to Burlington | ~276 mi | 1–3 days | $1,242 – $1,656 | $1,428 – $1,904 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Connecticut
56 of the 101 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 372 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 36 of 209 vehicle inspections (17.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 47 of 372 driver inspections (12.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984Greenwich, CT · USDOT 2396811 | 33 | 4 of 25 | 5 of 33 |
| Siracusa Group Moving AllianceNew Britain, CT · USDOT 352585 | 29 | 2 of 16 | 1 of 29 |
| Lippincott Van LinesWinsted, CT · USDOT 731441 | 27 | 4 of 17 | 3 of 27 |
| Action Moving and Storage and Logistics LLCWest Haven, CT · USDOT 806405 | 23 | 0 of 15 | 1 of 23 |
| Z T E Van LinesVernon Rockville, CT · USDOT 3313395 | 21 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 21 |
| Rt Relocation LLCCheshire, CT · USDOT 3285714 | 17 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 17 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Connecticut, 101 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Connecticut 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 Connecticut. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Connecticut
Connecticut to Vermont moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to Vermont?
Between the two states' main cities, Hartford and Burlington, the distance is about 221 miles. From our model that is $995 – $1,326 for a two-bedroom home and $1,144 – $1,525 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $716 – $955 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $477 – $636. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Connecticut and Vermont, distances run from 201 to 276 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Connecticut to Vermont take?
Hartford to Burlington is about 4 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Connecticut to Vermont?
Yes. A move from Connecticut into Vermont is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Connecticut, 101 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Connecticut.
What is the cheapest way to move from Connecticut to Vermont?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $477 – $636 for a two-bedroom home over 221 miles against $995 – $1,326 with full-service movers. A container, about $716 – $955, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Connecticut to Vermont each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 909 people (±626) moved from Connecticut to Vermont that year, against about 835 (±566) from Vermont to Connecticut. That makes Connecticut the 9th-largest source of new residents for Vermont among the states.