Moving from Texas to 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 (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.
- ~1,842 miHouston → Burlington
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $8,289+2-bedroom, movers
- 32City routes priced
In short
About 1,152 people moved from Texas to Vermont in 2024 (Census estimate, ±891), and about 970 went the other way. Between Houston and Burlington it is about 1,842 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $8,289 – $11,052 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to Vermont
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,152 people a year (±891), against about 970 (±851) from Vermont to Texas, so Vermont gains about 182 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 7th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | Bennington County | 48 ±66* |
| Caldwell County | Bennington County | 41 ±36 |
| Travis County | Chittenden County | 39 ±61* |
| Kaufman County | Chittenden County | 37 ±59* |
| Travis County | Windham County | 34 ±38* |
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.
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. 1 has 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Texas
190 of the 407 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,348 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 189 of 866 vehicle inspections (21.8%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 299 of 1,346 driver inspections (22.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Transfers IncEagle Pass, TX · USDOT 643206 | 152 | 19 of 113 | 14 of 152 |
| Next Stop Moving & StorageTaylor, TX · USDOT 3756197 | 56 | 10 of 32 | 5 of 56 |
| Scobey Moving & Storage LtdSan Antonio, TX · USDOT 1274056 | 47 | 4 of 33 | 3 of 47 |
| American Knights MovingHouston, TX · USDOT 1977907 | 39 | 7 of 26 | 4 of 39 |
| Apple MovingAustin, TX · USDOT 3538096 | 37 | 4 of 17 | 5 of 37 |
| Lone Star Van Lines IncFort Worth, TX · USDOT 601326 | 34 | 7 of 23 | 11 of 34 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
2,409 listed household-goods carriers are based in Texas, 407 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Texas 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 Texas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Texas into Vermont is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 2,409 listed movers based in Texas, 407 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Texas.
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, about $5,968 – $7,957, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to Vermont each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,152 people (±891) moved from Texas to Vermont that year, against about 970 (±851) from Vermont to Texas. That makes Texas the 7th-largest source of new residents for Vermont among the states.