Moving from Burlington, VT to Louisville, KY
About 908 miles across a state line, from Vermont into Kentucky, 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 Louisville, KY covers about 908 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,086 – $5,448 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. The carrier must hold active FMCSA interstate authority.
The route
At 908 miles between Vermont and Kentucky, 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 $4,086 – $5,448 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 17 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 Louisville
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,065 – $4,086 | $2,206 – $2,942 | $1,471 – $1,961 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,677 – $4,903 | $2,648 – $3,530 | $1,765 – $2,354 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,086 – $5,448 | $2,942 – $3,923 | $1,961 – $2,615 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,699 – $6,265 | $3,383 – $4,511 | $2,255 – $3,007 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,312 – $7,082 | $3,824 – $5,099 | $2,550 – $3,400 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,129 – $8,172 | $4,413 – $5,884 | $2,942 – $3,923 |
Transport only, for an estimated 908 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 Louisville
908 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,540. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,086 to $5,448, 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 Louisville
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) sampled nobody moving from Chittenden County, VT to Jefferson County, KY, or between their metro areas, so it publishes no estimate for this pair; people leaving Chittenden County mostly go to the counties listed below.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 148 people a year (±217) moving from Vermont to Kentucky and about 0 people a year (±170) from Kentucky to Vermont — a net gain for Kentucky of about 148 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 |
|---|---|
| Bullitt County, KY | 1,947 ±573 |
| Hardin County, KY | 1,825 ±703 |
| Fayette County, KY | 1,698 ±323 |
| Clark County, IN | 1,244 ±377 |
| Oldham County, KY | 1,162 ±281 |
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 Louisville end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Louisville: Cardinal Moving LLC (Louisville, 22 trucks), J J Carter & Son Moving & Storage Inc (Louisville, 17 trucks), Conrad Brothers Moving and Storage (Corydon, 16 trucks), Gray Transfer (Louisville, 11 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Vermont into Kentucky, 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 Louisville
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 908 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Louisville
A local move inside Louisville later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $505 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $849 – $1,506 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Louisville are Frankfort (about 56 mi), Lexington (about 82 mi), Cincinnati (about 104 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 Charleston, WV | ~708 mi | $3,186 – $4,248 |
| Burlington to Raleigh, NC | ~776 mi | $3,492 – $4,656 |
Also moving to Louisville: from Frankfort, KY, from Lexington, KY, from Cincinnati, OH, from Evansville, IN.
Burlington to Louisville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Burlington to Louisville?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 908 miles cost about $3,065 – $4,086 for a studio, $4,086 – $5,448 for a two-bedroom home and $4,699 – $6,265 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Burlington to Louisville take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 17 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 Louisville?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,961 – $2,615 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,086 – $5,448 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,942 – $3,923.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Burlington to Louisville?
Yes. Burlington is in Vermont and Louisville is in Kentucky, 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.
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.