Moving from Minnesota to Vermont
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Burlington it is about 1,146 miles and 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,109 to 1,185 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.
- ~1,146 miMinneapolis → Burlington
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,157+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
Between Minneapolis and Burlington it is about 1,146 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,157 – $6,876 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Minneapolis 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 Minnesota and Vermont.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to Vermont
At about 1,146 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,157 – $6,876 for a two-bedroom home and $5,931 – $7,907 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,713 – $4,951; a freight trailer is $2,475 – $3,300.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,868 – $5,157 | $2,785 – $3,713 | $1,857 – $2,475 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,641 – $6,188 | $3,342 – $4,456 | $2,228 – $2,970 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,157 – $6,876 | $3,713 – $4,951 | $2,475 – $3,300 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,931 – $7,907 | $4,270 – $5,693 | $2,847 – $3,796 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,704 – $8,939 | $4,827 – $6,436 | $3,218 – $4,291 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,736 – $10,314 | $5,570 – $7,426 | $3,713 – $4,951 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,146 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 Minnesota to Vermont
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester to Burlington | ~1,109 mi | 3–7 days | $4,991 – $6,654 | $5,739 – $7,652 |
| Saint Paul to Burlington | ~1,136 mi | 3–7 days | $5,112 – $6,816 | $5,879 – $7,838 |
| Minneapolis to Burlington | ~1,146 mi | 3–7 days | $5,157 – $6,876 | $5,931 – $7,907 |
| Rochester to Montpelier | ~1,147 mi | 3–7 days | $5,162 – $6,882 | $5,936 – $7,914 |
| Saint Paul to Montpelier | ~1,175 mi | 3–7 days | $5,288 – $7,050 | $6,081 – $8,108 |
| Minneapolis to Montpelier | ~1,185 mi | 3–7 days | $5,333 – $7,110 | $6,132 – $8,177 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Minnesota
61 of the 92 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,807 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 199 of 939 vehicle inspections (21.2%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 44 of 1,807 driver inspections (2.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay and BayEagan, MN · USDOT 125630 | 954 | 80 of 507 | 12 of 954 |
| Manning Transfer IncBlaine, MN · USDOT 116111 | 104 | 12 of 51 | 1 of 104 |
| C T XRush City, MN · USDOT 493429 | 87 | 24 of 43 | 1 of 87 |
| Polman Transfer IncWadena, MN · USDOT 116195 | 81 | 8 of 31 | 0 of 81 |
| Berger Transfer & Storage IncSaint Paul, MN · USDOT 125665 | 63 | 5 of 36 | 5 of 63 |
| Cool Fuel TransportationClearwater, MN · USDOT 242597 | 60 | 4 of 25 | 0 of 60 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
273 listed household-goods carriers are based in Minnesota, 92 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Minnesota 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 Minnesota. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Minnesota
Minnesota to Vermont moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to Vermont?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Burlington, the distance is about 1,146 miles. From our model that is $5,157 – $6,876 for a two-bedroom home and $5,931 – $7,907 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,713 – $4,951 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,475 – $3,300. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Minnesota and Vermont, distances run from 1,109 to 1,185 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to Vermont take?
Minneapolis to Burlington is 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Minnesota to Vermont?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into Vermont is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 273 listed movers based in Minnesota, 92 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Minnesota.
What is the cheapest way to move from Minnesota to Vermont?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,475 – $3,300 for a two-bedroom home over 1,146 miles against $5,157 – $6,876 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,713 – $4,951, splits the difference and gives you days to load.