Moving from Vermont to Connecticut
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Burlington and Hartford it is about 221 miles and about 4 hours; the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 201 to 276 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.
- ~221 miBurlington → Hartford
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $995+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 835 people moved from Vermont to Connecticut in 2024 (Census estimate, ±566), and about 909 went the other way. Between Burlington and Hartford it is about 221 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $995 – $1,326 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 12 movers based in Vermont hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Vermont to Connecticut
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 835 people a year (±566), against about 909 (±626) from Connecticut to Vermont, so Connecticut loses about 74 people a year on this exchange. Vermont is the 17th-largest of the 43 states sending people to Connecticut; Connecticut took in about 82,002 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County | New Haven County | 90 ±67 |
| Chittenden County | Hartford County | 49 ±41 |
| Windsor County | Hartford County | 40 ±45* |
| Chittenden County | Fairfield County | 40 ±36 |
| Essex County | Hartford County | 36 ±36* |
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 Hartford, 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 Connecticut.
Cost of moving from Vermont to Connecticut
At about 221 miles, full-service movers should land around $995 – $1,326 for a two-bedroom home and $1,144 – $1,525 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $716 – $955; a freight trailer is $477 – $636.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $746 – $995 | $537 – $716 | $358 – $477 |
| 1 bedroom | $895 – $1,193 | $644 – $859 | $430 – $573 |
| 2 bedrooms | $995 – $1,326 | $716 – $955 | $477 – $636 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,144 – $1,525 | $823 – $1,098 | $549 – $732 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,293 – $1,724 | $931 – $1,241 | $621 – $827 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,492 – $1,989 | $1,074 – $1,432 | $716 – $955 |
Transport only, for an estimated 221 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 Connecticut
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier to Hartford | ~201 mi | 1–3 days | $905 – $1,206 | $1,040 – $1,387 |
| Burlington to Hartford | ~221 mi | 1–3 days | $995 – $1,326 | $1,144 – $1,525 |
| Montpelier to New Haven | ~239 mi | 1–3 days | $1,076 – $1,434 | $1,237 – $1,649 |
| Montpelier to Bridgeport | ~250 mi | 1–3 days | $1,125 – $1,500 | $1,294 – $1,725 |
| Burlington to New Haven | ~256 mi | 1–3 days | $1,152 – $1,536 | $1,325 – $1,766 |
| Burlington to Bridgeport | ~265 mi | 1–3 days | $1,193 – $1,590 | $1,371 – $1,829 |
| Montpelier to Stamford | ~265 mi | 1–3 days | $1,193 – $1,590 | $1,371 – $1,829 |
| Burlington to Stamford | ~276 mi | 1–3 days | $1,242 – $1,656 | $1,428 – $1,904 |
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 Connecticut end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Connecticut, moving costs in Connecticut, or the reverse trip, Connecticut 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 Connecticut moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Vermont to Connecticut?
Between the two states' main cities, Burlington and Hartford, the distance is about 221 miles. From our model that is $995 – $1,326 for a two-bedroom home and $1,144 – $1,525 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $716 – $955 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $477 – $636. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Vermont and Connecticut, distances run from 201 to 276 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Vermont to Connecticut take?
Burlington to Hartford is about 4 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Vermont to Connecticut?
Yes. A move from Vermont into Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $477 – $636 for a two-bedroom home over 221 miles against $995 – $1,326 with full-service movers. A container, about $716 – $955, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Vermont to Connecticut each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 835 people (±566) moved from Vermont to Connecticut that year, against about 909 (±626) from Connecticut to Vermont. That makes Vermont the 17th-largest source of new residents for Connecticut among the states.