Moving from Vermont to Maine
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Burlington and Portland it is about 183 miles and about 3 hours; the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 143 to 256 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.
- ~183 miBurlington → Portland
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $824+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 466 people moved from Vermont to Maine in 2024 (Census estimate, ±380), and about 726 went the other way. Between Burlington and Portland it is about 183 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $824 – $1,098 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 12 movers based in Vermont hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Vermont to Maine
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 466 people a year (±380), against about 726 (±476) from Maine to Vermont, so Maine loses about 260 people a year on this exchange. Vermont is the 21st-largest of the 48 states sending people to Maine; Maine took in about 35,281 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County | Hancock County | 102 ±221* |
| Chittenden County | Cumberland County | 70 ±59 |
| Orange County | York County | 48 ±76* |
| Lamoille County | Cumberland County | 38 ±60* |
| Chittenden County | York County | 35 ±42* |
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 Portland, 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 Maine.
Cost of moving from Vermont to Maine
At about 183 miles, full-service movers should land around $824 – $1,098 for a two-bedroom home and $947 – $1,263 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $593 – $791; a freight trailer is $395 – $527.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $618 – $824 | $445 – $593 | $296 – $395 |
| 1 bedroom | $741 – $988 | $534 – $712 | $356 – $474 |
| 2 bedrooms | $824 – $1,098 | $593 – $791 | $395 – $527 |
| 3 bedrooms | $947 – $1,263 | $682 – $909 | $455 – $606 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,071 – $1,427 | $771 – $1,028 | $514 – $685 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,235 – $1,647 | $889 – $1,186 | $593 – $791 |
Transport only, for an estimated 183 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 Maine
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier to Portland | ~143 mi | 1–3 days | $644 – $858 | $740 – $987 |
| Burlington to Portland | ~183 mi | 1–3 days | $824 – $1,098 | $947 – $1,263 |
| Montpelier to Bangor | ~223 mi | 1–3 days | $1,004 – $1,338 | $1,154 – $1,539 |
| Burlington to Bangor | ~256 mi | 1–3 days | $1,152 – $1,536 | $1,325 – $1,766 |
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 Maine end, 39 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Maine, moving costs in Maine, or the reverse trip, Maine 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 Maine moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Vermont to Maine?
Between the two states' main cities, Burlington and Portland, the distance is about 183 miles. From our model that is $824 – $1,098 for a two-bedroom home and $947 – $1,263 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $593 – $791 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $395 – $527. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Vermont and Maine, distances run from 143 to 256 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Vermont to Maine take?
Burlington to Portland is about 3 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 Maine?
Yes. A move from Vermont into Maine 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 Maine?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $395 – $527 for a two-bedroom home over 183 miles against $824 – $1,098 with full-service movers. A container, about $593 – $791, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Vermont to Maine each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 466 people (±380) moved from Vermont to Maine that year, against about 726 (±476) from Maine to Vermont. That makes Vermont the 21st-largest source of new residents for Maine among the states.