Moving from Burlington, VT to Boston, MA
About 212 miles across a state line, from Vermont into Massachusetts, 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 Boston, MA covers about 212 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $954 – $1,272 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 335 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 212 miles, about 4 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $954 – $1,272. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Burlington to Boston
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $716 – $954 | $515 – $687 | $343 – $458 |
| 1 bedroom | $859 – $1,145 | $618 – $824 | $412 – $550 |
| 2 bedrooms | $954 – $1,272 | $687 – $916 | $458 – $611 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,097 – $1,463 | $790 – $1,053 | $527 – $702 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,240 – $1,654 | $893 – $1,191 | $595 – $794 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,431 – $1,908 | $1,030 – $1,374 | $687 – $916 |
Transport only, for an estimated 212 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 Boston
212 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,060. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $954 to $1,272, 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 Boston
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 335 people a year (±137) moved from Chittenden County, VT, home to Burlington, to Suffolk County, MA, home to Boston. Going the other way: about 160 people a year (±99). Movers from Chittenden County make up 0.5% of the 64,488 people a year who moved into Suffolk County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,734 people a year (±600) moving from Vermont to Massachusetts and about 4,274 people a year (±1,447) from Massachusetts to Vermont — a net gain for Vermont of about 2,540 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 |
|---|---|
| Middlesex County, MA | 15,398 ±1,386 |
| Norfolk County, MA | 7,422 ±847 |
| Essex County, MA | 2,813 ±534 |
| Plymouth County, MA | 2,372 ±493 |
| Worcester County, MA | 1,552 ±260 |
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 Boston end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Boston: Gentle Giant Moving Company (Winchester, 88 trucks), Olympia Moving & Storage (Watertown Town, 70 trucks), DN Van Lines Moving & Storage (Northborough, 32 trucks), Stairhopper Movers LLC (Everett, 31 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Vermont into Massachusetts, 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 Boston
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 212 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Boston
A local move inside Boston later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $525 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $885 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Boston are Nashua (about 41 mi), Worcester (about 45 mi), Providence (about 48 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 Hartford, CT | ~221 mi | $995 – $1,326 |
| Burlington to Washington, DC | ~505 mi | $2,273 – $3,030 |
| Burlington to Ann Arbor, MI | ~641 mi | $2,885 – $3,846 |
| 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 Boston: from Worcester, MA, from Nashua, NH, from Providence, RI, from Warwick, RI.
Burlington to Boston moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Burlington to Boston?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 212 miles cost about $716 – $954 for a studio, $954 – $1,272 for a two-bedroom home and $1,097 – $1,463 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Burlington to Boston take?
The drive is about 4 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Burlington to Boston?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $458 – $611 for a two-bedroom home, against $954 – $1,272 with full-service movers; a moving container is $687 – $916.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Burlington to Boston?
Yes. Burlington is in Vermont and Boston is in Massachusetts, 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 Boston each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 335 people a year (margin of error ±137) moved from Chittenden County, which contains Burlington, to Suffolk County, which contains Boston.
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.