Moving from Texasto Vermont
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Burlington it is about 1,842 miles and 4 days on the road (about 33 hours of driving); the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,720 to 2,354 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Houston 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 Texas and Vermont.
Cost of moving from Texas to Vermont
At about 1,842 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,289 – $11,052 for a two-bedroom home and $9,532 – $12,710 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,968 – $7,957; a freight trailer is $3,979 – $5,305.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,217 – $8,289 | $4,476 – $5,968 | $2,984 – $3,979 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,460 – $9,947 | $5,371 – $7,162 | $3,581 – $4,774 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,289 – $11,052 | $5,968 – $7,957 | $3,979 – $5,305 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,532 – $12,710 | $6,863 – $9,151 | $4,576 – $6,101 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,776 – $14,368 | $7,759 – $10,345 | $5,172 – $6,896 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,434 – $16,578 | $8,952 – $11,936 | $5,968 – $7,957 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,842 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 Texas to Vermont
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 15 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney to Burlington | ~1,720 mi | 7–14 days | $7,740 – $10,320 | $8,901 – $11,868 |
| Plano to Burlington | ~1,732 mi | 7–14 days | $7,794 – $10,392 | $8,963 – $11,951 |
| Garland to Burlington | ~1,733 mi | 7–14 days | $7,799 – $10,398 | $8,968 – $11,958 |
| McKinney to Montpelier | ~1,747 mi | 7–14 days | $7,862 – $10,482 | $9,041 – $12,054 |
| Dallas to Burlington | ~1,748 mi | 7–14 days | $7,866 – $10,488 | $9,046 – $12,061 |
| Irving to Burlington | ~1,753 mi | 7–14 days | $7,889 – $10,518 | $9,072 – $12,096 |
| Plano to Montpelier | ~1,759 mi | 7–14 days | $7,916 – $10,554 | $9,103 – $12,137 |
| Garland to Montpelier | ~1,760 mi | 7–14 days | $7,920 – $10,560 | $9,108 – $12,144 |
| Arlington to Burlington | ~1,767 mi | 7–14 days | $7,952 – $10,602 | $9,144 – $12,192 |
| Dallas to Montpelier | ~1,775 mi | 7–14 days | $7,988 – $10,650 | $9,186 – $12,247 |
| Fort Worth to Burlington | ~1,778 mi | 7–14 days | $8,001 – $10,668 | $9,201 – $12,268 |
| Irving to Montpelier | ~1,780 mi | 7–14 days | $8,010 – $10,680 | $9,211 – $12,282 |
| Arlington to Montpelier | ~1,794 mi | 7–14 days | $8,073 – $10,764 | $9,284 – $12,379 |
| Fort Worth to Montpelier | ~1,805 mi | 7–14 days | $8,123 – $10,830 | $9,341 – $12,455 |
| Houston to Burlington | ~1,842 mi | 7–14 days | $8,289 – $11,052 | $9,532 – $12,710 |
| Houston to Montpelier | ~1,864 mi | 7–14 days | $8,388 – $11,184 | $9,646 – $12,862 |
| Amarillo to Burlington | ~1,909 mi | 7–14 days | $8,591 – $11,454 | $9,879 – $13,172 |
| Austin to Burlington | ~1,931 mi | 7–14 days | $8,690 – $11,586 | $9,993 – $13,324 |
| Amarillo to Montpelier | ~1,941 mi | 7–14 days | $8,735 – $11,646 | $10,045 – $13,393 |
| Austin to Montpelier | ~1,955 mi | 7–14 days | $8,798 – $11,730 | $10,117 – $13,490 |
| Lubbock to Burlington | ~1,985 mi | 7–14 days | $8,933 – $11,910 | $10,272 – $13,697 |
| Lubbock to Montpelier | ~2,015 mi | 7–14 days | $9,068 – $12,090 | $10,428 – $13,904 |
| San Antonio to Burlington | ~2,016 mi | 7–14 days | $9,072 – $12,096 | $10,433 – $13,910 |
| San Antonio to Montpelier | ~2,040 mi | 7–14 days | $9,180 – $12,240 | $10,557 – $14,076 |
| Corpus Christi to Burlington | ~2,057 mi | 7–14 days | $9,257 – $12,342 | $10,645 – $14,193 |
| Corpus Christi to Montpelier | ~2,079 mi | 7–14 days | $9,356 – $12,474 | $10,759 – $14,345 |
| Laredo to Burlington | ~2,172 mi | 7–14 days | $9,774 – $13,032 | $11,240 – $14,987 |
| McAllen to Burlington | ~2,190 mi | 7–14 days | $9,855 – $13,140 | $11,333 – $15,111 |
| Laredo to Montpelier | ~2,195 mi | 7–14 days | $9,878 – $13,170 | $11,359 – $15,146 |
| McAllen to Montpelier | ~2,211 mi | 7–14 days | $9,950 – $13,266 | $11,442 – $15,256 |
| El Paso to Burlington | ~2,323 mi | 7–14 days | $10,454 – $13,938 | $12,022 – $16,029 |
| El Paso to Montpelier | ~2,354 mi | 7–14 days | $10,593 – $14,124 | $12,182 – $16,243 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,842 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Texas
2,438 household-goods carriers in Texas are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Apple Moving, Austin · USDOT 3538096 · 185 trucks
- Scobey Moving & Storage Ltd, San Antonio · USDOT 1274056 · 123 trucks
- 3 Men Movers, Houston · USDOT 1914113 · 95 trucks
- Suddath Moving & Storage, Coppell · USDOT 1038245 · 65 trucks
- Armstrong Relocation, Carrollton · USDOT 449294 · 54 trucks
At the Vermont end
20 household-goods carriers are based in Vermont — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Burlington runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $8,289 – $11,052 | $10,361 – $13,815 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,532 – $12,710 | $11,915 – $15,888 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Texas
Texas to Vermont moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Vermont?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Burlington, the distance is about 1,842 miles. From our model that is $8,289 – $11,052 for a two-bedroom home and $9,532 – $12,710 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,968 – $7,957 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,979 – $5,305. Across the 32 city pairs we price between Texas and Vermont, distances run from 1,720 to 2,354 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Vermont take?
Houston to Burlington is 4 days on the road (about 33 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 Texas to Vermont?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Texas into Vermont is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Texas to Vermont?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,979 – $5,305 for a two-bedroom home over 1,842 miles against $8,289 – $11,052 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $11,915 – $15,888 rather than $9,532 – $12,710.