Moving from Vermont to Alabama
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Burlington and Birmingham it is about 1,223 miles and 3 days on the road (about 22 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,140 to 1,469 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.
- ~1,223 miBurlington → Birmingham
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,504+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 0 people moved from Vermont to Alabama in 2024 (Census estimate, ±213), and about 121 went the other way. Between Burlington and Birmingham it is about 1,223 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,504 – $7,338 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 12 movers based in Vermont hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Vermont to Alabama
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 0 people a year (±213), against about 121 (±174) from Alabama to Vermont, so Alabama loses about 121 people a year on this exchange. Vermont is the 48th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Alabama; Alabama took in about 119,767 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Addison County | Jefferson County | 8 ±15* |
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.
Burlington to Birmingham, 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 Vermont and Alabama.
Cost of moving from Vermont to Alabama
At about 1,223 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,504 – $7,338 for a two-bedroom home and $6,329 – $8,439 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,963 – $5,283; a freight trailer is $2,642 – $3,522.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,128 – $5,504 | $2,972 – $3,963 | $1,981 – $2,642 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,953 – $6,604 | $3,566 – $4,755 | $2,378 – $3,170 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,504 – $7,338 | $3,963 – $5,283 | $2,642 – $3,522 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,329 – $8,439 | $4,557 – $6,076 | $3,038 – $4,051 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,155 – $9,539 | $5,151 – $6,868 | $3,434 – $4,579 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,255 – $11,007 | $5,944 – $7,925 | $3,963 – $5,283 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,223 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 Vermont to Alabama
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington to Huntsville | ~1,140 mi | 3–7 days | $5,130 – $6,840 | $5,900 – $7,866 |
| Montpelier to Huntsville | ~1,158 mi | 3–7 days | $5,211 – $6,948 | $5,993 – $7,990 |
| Burlington to Birmingham | ~1,223 mi | 7–14 days | $5,504 – $7,338 | $6,329 – $8,439 |
| Montpelier to Birmingham | ~1,239 mi | 7–14 days | $5,576 – $7,434 | $6,412 – $8,549 |
| Burlington to Montgomery | ~1,275 mi | 7–14 days | $5,738 – $7,650 | $6,598 – $8,798 |
| Montpelier to Montgomery | ~1,289 mi | 7–14 days | $5,801 – $7,734 | $6,671 – $8,894 |
| Burlington to Mobile | ~1,455 mi | 7–14 days | $6,548 – $8,730 | $7,530 – $10,039 |
| Montpelier to Mobile | ~1,469 mi | 7–14 days | $6,611 – $8,814 | $7,602 – $10,136 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Vermont
7 of the 12 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 72 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 39 vehicle inspections (23.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 72 driver inspections (5.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action Moving and Storage IncColchester, VT · USDOT 434207 | 42 | 7 of 22 | 2 of 42 |
| Booska World Wide MoversSouth Burlington, VT · USDOT 786533 | 13 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 13 |
| McLure Moving & StorageEssex Junction, VT · USDOT 86305 | 6 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 6 |
| Lowell's Moving & StorageSo Burlington, VT · USDOT 1653526 | 4 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| Pro Moving and StorageWilliston, VT · USDOT 1381131 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Vermont Moving & Storage IncWinooski, VT · USDOT 1596307 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
18 listed household-goods carriers are based in Vermont, 12 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Vermont directory ranks them. At the Alabama end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Alabama, moving costs in Alabama, or the reverse trip, Alabama to Vermont. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Vermont
Vermont to Alabama moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Vermont to Alabama?
Between the two states' main cities, Burlington and Birmingham, the distance is about 1,223 miles. From our model that is $5,504 – $7,338 for a two-bedroom home and $6,329 – $8,439 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,963 – $5,283 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,642 – $3,522. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Vermont and Alabama, distances run from 1,140 to 1,469 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Vermont to Alabama take?
Burlington to Birmingham is 3 days on the road (about 22 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 Vermont to Alabama?
Yes. A move from Vermont into Alabama is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 18 listed movers based in Vermont, 12 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Vermont.
What is the cheapest way to move from Vermont to Alabama?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,642 – $3,522 for a two-bedroom home over 1,223 miles against $5,504 – $7,338 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,963 – $5,283, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Vermont to Alabama each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 0 people (±213) moved from Vermont to Alabama that year, against about 121 (±174) from Alabama to Vermont. That makes Vermont the 48th-largest source of new residents for Alabama among the states.