Moving from Vermont to Kentucky
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Burlington and Louisville it is about 908 miles and 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 856 to 932 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.
- ~908 miBurlington → Louisville
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,086+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 148 people moved from Vermont to Kentucky in 2024 (Census estimate, ±217), and about 0 went the other way. Between Burlington and Louisville it is about 908 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,086 – $5,448 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 12 movers based in Vermont hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Vermont to Kentucky
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 148 people a year (±217), against about 0 (±170) from Kentucky to Vermont, so Kentucky gains about 148 people a year on this exchange. Vermont is the 42nd-largest of the 46 states sending people to Kentucky; Kentucky took in about 95,452 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor County | Jefferson County | 18 ±27* |
| Addison County | Russell County | 13 ±21* |
| Chittenden County | Fayette County | 8 ±13* |
| Orange County | Fayette County | 8 ±12* |
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 Louisville, 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 Kentucky.
Cost of moving from Vermont to Kentucky
At about 908 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,086 – $5,448 for a two-bedroom home and $4,699 – $6,265 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,942 – $3,923; a freight trailer is $1,961 – $2,615.
| 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.
City-to-city routes from Vermont to Kentucky
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington to Lexington | ~856 mi | 3–7 days | $3,852 – $5,136 | $4,430 – $5,906 |
| Burlington to Frankfort | ~866 mi | 3–7 days | $3,897 – $5,196 | $4,482 – $5,975 |
| Montpelier to Lexington | ~878 mi | 3–7 days | $3,951 – $5,268 | $4,544 – $6,058 |
| Montpelier to Frankfort | ~889 mi | 3–7 days | $4,001 – $5,334 | $4,601 – $6,134 |
| Burlington to Louisville | ~908 mi | 3–7 days | $4,086 – $5,448 | $4,699 – $6,265 |
| Montpelier to Louisville | ~932 mi | 3–7 days | $4,194 – $5,592 | $4,823 – $6,431 |
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 Kentucky end, 155 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Kentucky, moving costs in Kentucky, or the reverse trip, Kentucky 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 Kentucky moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Vermont to Kentucky?
Between the two states' main cities, Burlington and Louisville, the distance is about 908 miles. From our model that is $4,086 – $5,448 for a two-bedroom home and $4,699 – $6,265 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,942 – $3,923 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,961 – $2,615. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Vermont and Kentucky, distances run from 856 to 932 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Vermont to Kentucky take?
Burlington to Louisville is 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Vermont to Kentucky?
Yes. A move from Vermont into Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,961 – $2,615 for a two-bedroom home over 908 miles against $4,086 – $5,448 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,942 – $3,923, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Vermont to Kentucky each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 148 people (±217) moved from Vermont to Kentucky that year, against about 0 (±170) from Kentucky to Vermont. That makes Vermont the 42nd-largest source of new residents for Kentucky among the states.