Moving from Ohio to Vermont
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Columbus and Burlington it is about 687 miles and 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 554 to 829 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.
- ~687 miColumbus → Burlington
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,092+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 238 people moved from Ohio to Vermont in 2024 (Census estimate, ±269), and about 0 went the other way. Between Columbus and Burlington it is about 687 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,092 – $4,122 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 162 movers based in Ohio hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Ohio to Vermont
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 238 people a year (±269), against about 0 (±211) from Vermont to Ohio, so Vermont gains about 238 people a year on this exchange. Ohio is the 22nd-largest of the 41 states sending people to Vermont; Vermont took in about 24,112 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Athens County | Washington County | 88 ±110* |
| Ashtabula County | Franklin County | 39 ±64* |
| Clermont County | Addison County | 30 ±45* |
| Pickaway County | Windsor County | 28 ±45* |
| Franklin County | Chittenden County | 14 ±16* |
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.
Columbus 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 Ohio and Vermont.
Cost of moving from Ohio to Vermont
At about 687 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,092 – $4,122 for a two-bedroom home and $3,555 – $4,740 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,226 – $2,968; a freight trailer is $1,484 – $1,979.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,319 – $3,092 | $1,669 – $2,226 | $1,113 – $1,484 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,782 – $3,710 | $2,003 – $2,671 | $1,336 – $1,781 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,092 – $4,122 | $2,226 – $2,968 | $1,484 – $1,979 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,555 – $4,740 | $2,560 – $3,413 | $1,707 – $2,275 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,019 – $5,359 | $2,894 – $3,858 | $1,929 – $2,572 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,637 – $6,183 | $3,339 – $4,452 | $2,226 – $2,968 |
Transport only, for an estimated 687 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 Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland to Burlington | ~554 mi | 3–7 days | $2,493 – $3,324 | $2,867 – $3,823 |
| Akron to Burlington | ~562 mi | 3–7 days | $2,529 – $3,372 | $2,908 – $3,878 |
| Cleveland to Montpelier | ~582 mi | 3–7 days | $2,619 – $3,492 | $3,012 – $4,016 |
| Akron to Montpelier | ~588 mi | 3–7 days | $2,646 – $3,528 | $3,043 – $4,057 |
| Toledo to Burlington | ~648 mi | 3–7 days | $2,916 – $3,888 | $3,353 – $4,471 |
| Toledo to Montpelier | ~679 mi | 3–7 days | $3,056 – $4,074 | $3,514 – $4,685 |
| Columbus to Burlington | ~687 mi | 3–7 days | $3,092 – $4,122 | $3,555 – $4,740 |
| Columbus to Montpelier | ~712 mi | 3–7 days | $3,204 – $4,272 | $3,685 – $4,913 |
| Dayton to Burlington | ~757 mi | 3–7 days | $3,407 – $4,542 | $3,917 – $5,223 |
| Dayton to Montpelier | ~783 mi | 3–7 days | $3,524 – $4,698 | $4,052 – $5,403 |
| Cincinnati to Burlington | ~804 mi | 3–7 days | $3,618 – $4,824 | $4,161 – $5,548 |
| Cincinnati to Montpelier | ~829 mi | 3–7 days | $3,731 – $4,974 | $4,290 – $5,720 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Ohio
90 of the 162 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 510 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 65 of 270 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 80 of 510 driver inspections (15.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendamour Moving & Storage IncCincinnati, OH · USDOT 628381 | 78 | 12 of 55 | 1 of 78 |
| Piqua Transfer & Storage CompanyPiqua, OH · USDOT 81418 | 49 | 5 of 18 | 0 of 49 |
| Glass City MoversToledo, OH · USDOT 1403449 | 40 | 1 of 15 | 7 of 40 |
| 3rd Generation Moving & Storage CompanyMarion, OH · USDOT 2493351 | 33 | 8 of 14 | 4 of 33 |
| MVM Moving & Storage Reliable Moving and Storage, Changing Places MovingToledo, OH · USDOT 1444491 | 27 | 3 of 15 | 1 of 27 |
| Moving SolutionsMentor, OH · USDOT 3665859 | 19 | 6 of 10 | 1 of 19 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
390 listed household-goods carriers are based in Ohio, 162 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Ohio 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 Ohio. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Ohio
Ohio to Vermont moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ohio to Vermont?
Between the two states' main cities, Columbus and Burlington, the distance is about 687 miles. From our model that is $3,092 – $4,122 for a two-bedroom home and $3,555 – $4,740 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,226 – $2,968 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,484 – $1,979. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Ohio and Vermont, distances run from 554 to 829 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Ohio to Vermont take?
Columbus to Burlington is 2 days on the road (about 12 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 Ohio to Vermont?
Yes. A move from Ohio into Vermont is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 390 listed movers based in Ohio, 162 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Ohio.
What is the cheapest way to move from Ohio to Vermont?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,484 – $1,979 for a two-bedroom home over 687 miles against $3,092 – $4,122 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,226 – $2,968, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Ohio to Vermont each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 238 people (±269) moved from Ohio to Vermont that year, against about 0 (±211) from Vermont to Ohio. That makes Ohio the 22nd-largest source of new residents for Vermont among the states.