Moving from Burlington, VT to Charleston, WV
About 708 miles across a state line, from Vermont into West Virginia, 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 Charleston, WV covers about 708 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,186 – $4,248 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 3 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 708 miles between Vermont and West Virginia, 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 $3,186 – $4,248 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Charleston
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,390 – $3,186 | $1,720 – $2,294 | $1,147 – $1,529 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,867 – $3,823 | $2,065 – $2,753 | $1,376 – $1,835 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,186 – $4,248 | $2,294 – $3,059 | $1,529 – $2,039 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,664 – $4,885 | $2,638 – $3,517 | $1,759 – $2,345 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,142 – $5,522 | $2,982 – $3,976 | $1,988 – $2,651 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,779 – $6,372 | $3,441 – $4,588 | $2,294 – $3,059 |
Transport only, for an estimated 708 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 Charleston
708 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,540. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,186 to $4,248, 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 Charleston
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 3 people a year (±4) moved from Chittenden County, VT, home to Burlington, to Kanawha County, WV, home to Charleston. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Chittenden County make up 0.0% of the 6,342 people a year who moved into Kanawha County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 0 people a year (±206) moving from Vermont to West Virginia.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Putnam County, WV | 592 ±243 |
| Roane County, WV | 431 ±368 |
| Monongalia County, WV | 399 ±230 |
| Cabell County, WV | 368 ±172 |
| Lincoln County, WV | 249 ±163 |
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 Charleston end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Charleston: Lambert Transfer Company Inc (Poca, 9 trucks), Myers Transfer and Storage Systems Inc (Charleston, 4 trucks), Dunbar Transfer (Tornado, 3 trucks), Mountain State Moving LLC (Hurricane, 2 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Vermont into West Virginia, 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 Charleston
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 708 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Charleston
A local move inside Charleston later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $719 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,317 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Charleston are Huntington (about 52 mi), Columbus (about 155 mi), Lexington (about 183 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 Ann Arbor, MI | ~641 mi | $2,885 – $3,846 |
| Burlington to Raleigh, NC | ~776 mi | $3,492 – $4,656 |
| Burlington to Louisville, KY | ~908 mi | $4,086 – $5,448 |
Also moving to Charleston: from Huntington, WV, from Columbus, OH, from Richmond, VA, from Arlington, VA.
Burlington to Charleston moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Burlington to Charleston, WV?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 708 miles cost about $2,390 – $3,186 for a studio, $3,186 – $4,248 for a two-bedroom home and $3,664 – $4,885 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Burlington to Charleston, WV take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Charleston, WV?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,529 – $2,039 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,186 – $4,248 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,294 – $3,059.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Burlington to Charleston, WV?
Yes. Burlington is in Vermont and Charleston is in West Virginia, 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 Charleston, WV each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 3 people a year (margin of error ±4) moved from Chittenden County, which contains Burlington, to Kanawha County, which contains Charleston.
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.