Moving from Vermont to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Burlington and Minneapolis it is about 1,146 miles and 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,109 to 1,185 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.
- ~1,146 miBurlington → Minneapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,157+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 161 people moved from Vermont to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±25). Between Burlington and Minneapolis it is about 1,146 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,157 – $6,876 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 12 movers based in Vermont hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Vermont to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 161 people a year (±25). Vermont is the 41st-largest of the 47 states sending people to Minnesota; Minnesota took in about 104,339 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County | Hennepin County | 20 ±29* |
| Orleans County | Pennington County | 14 ±21* |
| Bennington County | Ramsey County | 9 ±13* |
| Orleans County | Mower County | 9 ±10* |
| Caledonia County | Rice County | 6 ±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 Minneapolis, 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 Minnesota.
Cost of moving from Vermont to Minnesota
At about 1,146 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,157 – $6,876 for a two-bedroom home and $5,931 – $7,907 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,713 – $4,951; a freight trailer is $2,475 – $3,300.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,868 – $5,157 | $2,785 – $3,713 | $1,857 – $2,475 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,641 – $6,188 | $3,342 – $4,456 | $2,228 – $2,970 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,157 – $6,876 | $3,713 – $4,951 | $2,475 – $3,300 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,931 – $7,907 | $4,270 – $5,693 | $2,847 – $3,796 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,704 – $8,939 | $4,827 – $6,436 | $3,218 – $4,291 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,736 – $10,314 | $5,570 – $7,426 | $3,713 – $4,951 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,146 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 Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington to Rochester | ~1,109 mi | 3–7 days | $4,991 – $6,654 | $5,739 – $7,652 |
| Burlington to Saint Paul | ~1,136 mi | 3–7 days | $5,112 – $6,816 | $5,879 – $7,838 |
| Burlington to Minneapolis | ~1,146 mi | 3–7 days | $5,157 – $6,876 | $5,931 – $7,907 |
| Montpelier to Rochester | ~1,147 mi | 3–7 days | $5,162 – $6,882 | $5,936 – $7,914 |
| Montpelier to Saint Paul | ~1,175 mi | 3–7 days | $5,288 – $7,050 | $6,081 – $8,108 |
| Montpelier to Minneapolis | ~1,185 mi | 3–7 days | $5,333 – $7,110 | $6,132 – $8,177 |
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 Minnesota end, 273 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Minnesota, moving costs in Minnesota, or the reverse trip, Minnesota 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 Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Vermont to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Burlington and Minneapolis, the distance is about 1,146 miles. From our model that is $5,157 – $6,876 for a two-bedroom home and $5,931 – $7,907 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,713 – $4,951 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,475 – $3,300. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Vermont and Minnesota, distances run from 1,109 to 1,185 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Vermont to Minnesota take?
Burlington to Minneapolis is 3 days on the road (about 21 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 Minnesota?
Yes. A move from Vermont into Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,475 – $3,300 for a two-bedroom home over 1,146 miles against $5,157 – $6,876 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,713 – $4,951, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Vermont to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 161 people (±25) moved from Vermont to Minnesota that year. That makes Vermont the 41st-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.