Moving from Pennsylvania to Vermont
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Philadelphia and Burlington it is about 383 miles and about 7 hours; the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 340 to 538 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.
- ~383 miPhiladelphia → Burlington
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,724+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 2,434 people moved from Pennsylvania to Vermont in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,052), and about 744 went the other way. Between Philadelphia and Burlington it is about 383 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,724 – $2,298 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 223 movers based in Pennsylvania hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Pennsylvania to Vermont
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,434 people a year (±1,052), against about 744 (±570) from Vermont to Pennsylvania, so Vermont gains about 1,690 people a year on this exchange. Pennsylvania is the 3rd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia County | Chittenden County | 127 ±122 |
| Lancaster County | Rutland County | 65 ±97* |
| Bucks County | Chittenden County | 58 ±45 |
| Pike County | Windsor County | 55 ±86* |
| Bedford County | Lamoille County | 51 ±66* |
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.
Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania and Vermont.
Cost of moving from Pennsylvania to Vermont
At about 383 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,724 – $2,298 for a two-bedroom home and $1,982 – $2,643 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,241 – $1,655; a freight trailer is $827 – $1,103.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,293 – $1,724 | $931 – $1,241 | $620 – $827 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,551 – $2,068 | $1,117 – $1,489 | $745 – $993 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,724 – $2,298 | $1,241 – $1,655 | $827 – $1,103 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,982 – $2,643 | $1,427 – $1,903 | $951 – $1,268 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,241 – $2,987 | $1,613 – $2,151 | $1,075 – $1,434 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,585 – $3,447 | $1,861 – $2,482 | $1,241 – $1,655 |
Transport only, for an estimated 383 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 Pennsylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown to Burlington | ~340 mi | 1–3 days | $1,530 – $2,040 | $1,759 – $2,346 |
| Allentown to Montpelier | ~341 mi | 1–3 days | $1,535 – $2,046 | $1,765 – $2,353 |
| Philadelphia to Montpelier | ~380 mi | 1–3 days | $1,710 – $2,280 | $1,966 – $2,622 |
| Philadelphia to Burlington | ~383 mi | 1–3 days | $1,724 – $2,298 | $1,982 – $2,643 |
| Harrisburg to Burlington | ~403 mi | 3–7 days | $1,814 – $2,418 | $2,086 – $2,781 |
| Harrisburg to Montpelier | ~411 mi | 3–7 days | $1,850 – $2,466 | $2,127 – $2,836 |
| Erie to Burlington | ~445 mi | 3–7 days | $2,003 – $2,670 | $2,303 – $3,070 |
| Erie to Montpelier | ~473 mi | 3–7 days | $2,129 – $2,838 | $2,448 – $3,264 |
| Pittsburgh to Burlington | ~518 mi | 3–7 days | $2,331 – $3,108 | $2,681 – $3,574 |
| Pittsburgh to Montpelier | ~538 mi | 3–7 days | $2,421 – $3,228 | $2,784 – $3,712 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Pennsylvania
139 of the 223 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 783 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 63 of 422 vehicle inspections (14.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 130 of 783 driver inspections (16.6%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Transfer & Storage IncGreensburg, PA · USDOT 85531 | 35 | 3 of 20 | 0 of 35 |
| J Cawley Moving LLCHanover Township, PA · USDOT 2117707 | 28 | 0 of 21 | 1 of 28 |
| Bright Eye Movers and Cleaners LLCCamp Hill, PA · USDOT 3597545 | 27 | 5 of 15 | 17 of 27 |
| Superior Moving & Storage IncPhiladelphia, PA · USDOT 390115 | 26 | 2 of 14 | 4 of 26 |
| South Hills Movers IncBethel Park, PA · USDOT 98045 | 26 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 26 |
| We-Haul Moving LLCBethlehem, PA · USDOT 967376 | 25 | 2 of 12 | 2 of 25 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
355 listed household-goods carriers are based in Pennsylvania, 223 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania to Vermont moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to Vermont?
Between the two states' main cities, Philadelphia and Burlington, the distance is about 383 miles. From our model that is $1,724 – $2,298 for a two-bedroom home and $1,982 – $2,643 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,241 – $1,655 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $827 – $1,103. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Pennsylvania and Vermont, distances run from 340 to 538 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Pennsylvania to Vermont take?
Philadelphia to Burlington is about 7 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 Pennsylvania to Vermont?
Yes. A move from Pennsylvania into Vermont is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 355 listed movers based in Pennsylvania, 223 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Pennsylvania.
What is the cheapest way to move from Pennsylvania to Vermont?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $827 – $1,103 for a two-bedroom home over 383 miles against $1,724 – $2,298 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,241 – $1,655, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Pennsylvania to Vermont each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,434 people (±1,052) moved from Pennsylvania to Vermont that year, against about 744 (±570) from Vermont to Pennsylvania. That makes Pennsylvania the 3rd-largest source of new residents for Vermont among the states.