Moving from Vermont to Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Burlington and Saint Louis it is about 1,124 miles and 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,124 to 1,383 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.
- ~1,124 miBurlington → Saint Louis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,058+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 0 people moved from Vermont to Missouri in 2024 (Census estimate, ±198). Between Burlington and Saint Louis it is about 1,124 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,058 – $6,744 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 12 movers based in Vermont hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Vermont to Missouri
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 0 people a year (±198). Vermont is the 45th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Missouri; Missouri took in about 139,911 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Orleans County | Jasper County | 251 ±240 |
| Windsor County | St. Louis City | 30 ±33* |
| Washington County | St. Louis City | 28 ±45* |
| Chittenden County | St. Louis City | 27 ±32* |
| Orleans County | St. Charles County | 15 ±24* |
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 Saint Louis, 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 Missouri.
Cost of moving from Vermont to Missouri
At about 1,124 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,058 – $6,744 for a two-bedroom home and $5,817 – $7,756 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,642 – $4,856; a freight trailer is $2,428 – $3,237.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,794 – $5,058 | $2,731 – $3,642 | $1,821 – $2,428 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,552 – $6,070 | $3,278 – $4,370 | $2,185 – $2,913 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,058 – $6,744 | $3,642 – $4,856 | $2,428 – $3,237 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,817 – $7,756 | $4,188 – $5,584 | $2,792 – $3,723 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,575 – $8,767 | $4,734 – $6,312 | $3,156 – $4,208 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,587 – $10,116 | $5,463 – $7,284 | $3,642 – $4,856 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,124 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 Missouri
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 Saint Louis | ~1,124 mi | 3–7 days | $5,058 – $6,744 | $5,817 – $7,756 |
| Montpelier to Saint Louis | ~1,154 mi | 3–7 days | $5,193 – $6,924 | $5,972 – $7,963 |
| Burlington to Columbia | ~1,229 mi | 7–14 days | $5,531 – $7,374 | $6,360 – $8,480 |
| Montpelier to Columbia | ~1,261 mi | 7–14 days | $5,675 – $7,566 | $6,526 – $8,701 |
| Burlington to Kansas City | ~1,350 mi | 7–14 days | $6,075 – $8,100 | $6,986 – $9,315 |
| Burlington to Springfield | ~1,352 mi | 7–14 days | $6,084 – $8,112 | $6,997 – $9,329 |
| Montpelier to Springfield | ~1,381 mi | 7–14 days | $6,215 – $8,286 | $7,147 – $9,529 |
| Montpelier to Kansas City | ~1,383 mi | 7–14 days | $6,224 – $8,298 | $7,157 – $9,543 |
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 Missouri end, 238 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Missouri, moving costs in Missouri, or the reverse trip, Missouri 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 Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Vermont to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, Burlington and Saint Louis, the distance is about 1,124 miles. From our model that is $5,058 – $6,744 for a two-bedroom home and $5,817 – $7,756 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,642 – $4,856 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,428 – $3,237. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Vermont and Missouri, distances run from 1,124 to 1,383 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Vermont to Missouri take?
Burlington to Saint Louis is 3 days on the road (about 20 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 Missouri?
Yes. A move from Vermont into Missouri 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 Missouri?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,428 – $3,237 for a two-bedroom home over 1,124 miles against $5,058 – $6,744 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,642 – $4,856, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Vermont to Missouri each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 0 people (±198) moved from Vermont to Missouri that year. That makes Vermont the 45th-largest source of new residents for Missouri among the states.