Moving from Vermont to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Burlington and Phoenix it is about 2,563 miles and 6 days on the road (about 47 hours of driving); the 14 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,550 to 2,598 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.
- ~2,563 miBurlington → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $11,534+2-bedroom, movers
- 14City routes priced
In short
About 288 people moved from Vermont to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±268), and about 293 went the other way. Between Burlington and Phoenix it is about 2,563 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $11,534 – $15,378 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 12 movers based in Vermont hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Vermont to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 288 people a year (±268), against about 293 (±290) from Arizona to Vermont, so Arizona loses about 5 people a year on this exchange. Vermont is the 44th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Arizona; Arizona took in about 234,819 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Lamoille County | Pima County | 92 ±128* |
| Franklin County | Cochise County | 76 ±111* |
| Windsor County | Pima County | 40 ±65* |
| Washington County | Maricopa County | 30 ±48* |
| Chittenden County | Pinal County | 24 ±37* |
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 Phoenix, 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 Arizona.
Cost of moving from Vermont to Arizona
At about 2,563 miles, full-service movers should land around $11,534 – $15,378 for a two-bedroom home and $13,264 – $17,685 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $8,304 – $11,072; a freight trailer is $5,536 – $7,381.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $8,650 – $11,534 | $6,228 – $8,304 | $4,152 – $5,536 |
| 1 bedroom | $10,380 – $13,840 | $7,474 – $9,965 | $4,982 – $6,643 |
| 2 bedrooms | $11,534 – $15,378 | $8,304 – $11,072 | $5,536 – $7,381 |
| 3 bedrooms | $13,264 – $17,685 | $9,550 – $12,733 | $6,366 – $8,489 |
| 4 bedrooms | $14,994 – $19,991 | $10,795 – $14,394 | $7,197 – $9,596 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $17,300 – $23,067 | $12,456 – $16,608 | $8,304 – $11,072 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,563 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 Arizona
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 Gilbert | ~2,550 mi | 7–14 days | $11,475 – $15,300 | $13,196 – $17,595 |
| Burlington to Mesa | ~2,551 mi | 7–14 days | $11,480 – $15,306 | $13,201 – $17,602 |
| Burlington to Scottsdale | ~2,553 mi | 7–14 days | $11,489 – $15,318 | $13,212 – $17,616 |
| Burlington to Tucson | ~2,554 mi | 7–14 days | $11,493 – $15,324 | $13,217 – $17,623 |
| Burlington to Chandler | ~2,557 mi | 7–14 days | $11,507 – $15,342 | $13,232 – $17,643 |
| Burlington to Tempe | ~2,558 mi | 7–14 days | $11,511 – $15,348 | $13,238 – $17,650 |
| Burlington to Phoenix | ~2,563 mi | 7–14 days | $11,534 – $15,378 | $13,264 – $17,685 |
| Montpelier to Gilbert | ~2,585 mi | 7–14 days | $11,633 – $15,510 | $13,377 – $17,836 |
| Montpelier to Mesa | ~2,585 mi | 7–14 days | $11,633 – $15,510 | $13,377 – $17,836 |
| Montpelier to Scottsdale | ~2,587 mi | 7–14 days | $11,642 – $15,522 | $13,388 – $17,850 |
| Montpelier to Tucson | ~2,588 mi | 7–14 days | $11,646 – $15,528 | $13,393 – $17,857 |
| Montpelier to Chandler | ~2,592 mi | 7–14 days | $11,664 – $15,552 | $13,414 – $17,885 |
| Montpelier to Tempe | ~2,592 mi | 7–14 days | $11,664 – $15,552 | $13,414 – $17,885 |
| Montpelier to Phoenix | ~2,598 mi | 7–14 days | $11,691 – $15,588 | $13,445 – $17,926 |
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 Arizona end, 366 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Arizona, moving costs in Arizona, or the reverse trip, Arizona 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 Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Vermont to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Burlington and Phoenix, the distance is about 2,563 miles. From our model that is $11,534 – $15,378 for a two-bedroom home and $13,264 – $17,685 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $8,304 – $11,072 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,536 – $7,381. Across the 14 city pairs we price between Vermont and Arizona, distances run from 2,550 to 2,598 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Vermont to Arizona take?
Burlington to Phoenix is 6 days on the road (about 47 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 Arizona?
Yes. A move from Vermont into Arizona 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 Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,536 – $7,381 for a two-bedroom home over 2,563 miles against $11,534 – $15,378 with full-service movers. A container, about $8,304 – $11,072, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Vermont to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 288 people (±268) moved from Vermont to Arizona that year, against about 293 (±290) from Arizona to Vermont. That makes Vermont the 44th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.