Moving from Burlington, VT to Ann Arbor, MI
About 641 miles across a state line, from Vermont into Michigan, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Burlington, VT to Ann Arbor, MI covers about 641 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,885 – $3,846 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 73 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 641 miles between Vermont and Michigan, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,885 – $3,846 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Burlington to Ann Arbor
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,163 – $2,885 | $1,558 – $2,077 | $1,038 – $1,385 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,596 – $3,461 | $1,869 – $2,492 | $1,246 – $1,661 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,885 – $3,846 | $2,077 – $2,769 | $1,385 – $1,846 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,317 – $4,423 | $2,388 – $3,184 | $1,592 – $2,123 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,750 – $5,000 | $2,700 – $3,600 | $1,800 – $2,400 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,327 – $5,769 | $3,115 – $4,154 | $2,077 – $2,769 |
Transport only, for an estimated 641 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Burlington to Ann Arbor
641 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,205. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,885 to $3,846, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Burlington to Ann Arbor
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 73 people a year (±68) moved from Chittenden County, VT, home to Burlington, to Washtenaw County, MI, home to Ann Arbor. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Chittenden County make up 0.2% of the 34,209 people a year who moved into Washtenaw County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 137 people a year (±194) moving from Vermont to Michigan and about 398 people a year (±343) from Michigan to Vermont — a net gain for Vermont of about 261 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Franklin County, VT | 771 ±345 |
| Lamoille County, VT | 526 ±196 |
| Addison County, VT | 341 ±103 |
| Suffolk County, MA | 335 ±137 |
| Washington County, VT | 229 ±106 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Wayne County, MI | 6,351 ±753 |
| Oakland County, MI | 3,405 ±506 |
| Cook County, IL | 962 ±198 |
| Ingham County, MI | 800 ±223 |
| Livingston County, MI | 796 ±269 |
Licensed movers at each end
7 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Burlington (9 counting those licensed only inside Vermont). 7 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 23.1% of their 39 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 434207 | Colchester · 5 mi | 35 trucks | 42 | 31.8% of 22 |
| Booska World Wide MoversUSDOT 786533 | South Burlington · 3 mi | 10 trucks | 13 | 16.7% of 6 |
| McLure Moving & StorageUSDOT 86305 | Essex Junction · 8 mi | 9 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 5 |
| Sargent's MovingUSDOT 821114 | Morrisville · 29 mi | 4 trucks | 1 | — |
| Lowell's Moving & StorageUSDOT 1653526 | So Burlington · 3 mi | 3 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Vermont Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1596307 | Winooski · 2 mi | 2 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Ann Arbor end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Ann Arbor: Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations (Dearborn, 245 trucks), Imlach Movers Inc (Trenton, 45 trucks), Morse Moving & Storage Inc (Romulus, 43 trucks), Rose Moving & Storage (Canton, 42 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Vermont into Michigan, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Burlington to Ann Arbor
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 641 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Ann Arbor
A local move inside Ann Arbor later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $747 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,371 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Ann Arbor are Detroit (about 42 mi), Toledo (about 52 mi), Lansing (about 60 mi).
Other routes from Burlington
All routes from Burlington, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington to Montpelier, VT | ~41 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Burlington to Albany, NY | ~150 mi | $675 – $900 |
| Burlington to Boston, MA | ~212 mi | $954 – $1,272 |
| Burlington to Hartford, CT | ~221 mi | $995 – $1,326 |
| Burlington to Washington, DC | ~505 mi | $2,273 – $3,030 |
| Burlington to Charleston, WV | ~708 mi | $3,186 – $4,248 |
| Burlington to Raleigh, NC | ~776 mi | $3,492 – $4,656 |
| Burlington to Louisville, KY | ~908 mi | $4,086 – $5,448 |
Also moving to Ann Arbor: from Detroit, MI, from Toledo, OH, from Lansing, MI, from Grand Rapids, MI.
Burlington to Ann Arbor moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Burlington to Ann Arbor?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 641 miles cost about $2,163 – $2,885 for a studio, $2,885 – $3,846 for a two-bedroom home and $3,317 – $4,423 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Burlington to Ann Arbor take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Burlington to Ann Arbor?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,385 – $1,846 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,885 – $3,846 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,077 – $2,769.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Burlington to Ann Arbor?
Yes. Burlington is in Vermont and Ann Arbor is in Michigan, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 7 listed movers within 30 miles of Burlington hold it.
How many people move from Burlington to Ann Arbor each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 73 people a year (margin of error ±68) moved from Chittenden County, which contains Burlington, to Washtenaw County, which contains Ann Arbor.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.