Moving from Vermont to Mississippi
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Burlington and Jackson it is about 1,447 miles and 3 days on the road (about 26 hours of driving); the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,447 to 1,535 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.
- ~1,447 miBurlington → Jackson
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,512+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 122 people moved from Vermont to Mississippi in 2024 (Census estimate, ±154), and about 0 went the other way. Between Burlington and Jackson it is about 1,447 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,512 – $8,682 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 12 movers based in Vermont hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Vermont to Mississippi
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 122 people a year (±154), against about 0 (±170) from Mississippi to Vermont, so Mississippi gains about 122 people a year on this exchange. Vermont is the 33rd-largest of the 42 states sending people to Mississippi; Mississippi took in about 64,492 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Windham County | Tallahatchie County | 2 ±4* |
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 Jackson, 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 Mississippi.
Cost of moving from Vermont to Mississippi
At about 1,447 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,512 – $8,682 for a two-bedroom home and $7,488 – $9,984 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,688 – $6,251; a freight trailer is $3,126 – $4,167.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,884 – $6,512 | $3,516 – $4,688 | $2,344 – $3,126 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,860 – $7,814 | $4,219 – $5,626 | $2,813 – $3,751 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,512 – $8,682 | $4,688 – $6,251 | $3,126 – $4,167 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,488 – $9,984 | $5,392 – $7,189 | $3,594 – $4,792 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,465 – $11,287 | $6,095 – $8,126 | $4,063 – $5,418 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,767 – $13,023 | $7,032 – $9,377 | $4,688 – $6,251 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,447 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 Mississippi
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 Jackson | ~1,447 mi | 7–14 days | $6,512 – $8,682 | $7,488 – $9,984 |
| Montpelier to Jackson | ~1,467 mi | 7–14 days | $6,602 – $8,802 | $7,592 – $10,122 |
| Burlington to Gulfport | ~1,519 mi | 7–14 days | $6,836 – $9,114 | $7,861 – $10,481 |
| Montpelier to Gulfport | ~1,535 mi | 7–14 days | $6,908 – $9,210 | $7,944 – $10,591 |
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 Mississippi end, 52 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Mississippi, moving costs in Mississippi, or the reverse trip, Mississippi 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 Mississippi moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Vermont to Mississippi?
Between the two states' main cities, Burlington and Jackson, the distance is about 1,447 miles. From our model that is $6,512 – $8,682 for a two-bedroom home and $7,488 – $9,984 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,688 – $6,251 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,126 – $4,167. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Vermont and Mississippi, distances run from 1,447 to 1,535 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Vermont to Mississippi take?
Burlington to Jackson is 3 days on the road (about 26 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Vermont to Mississippi?
Yes. A move from Vermont into Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,126 – $4,167 for a two-bedroom home over 1,447 miles against $6,512 – $8,682 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,688 – $6,251, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Vermont to Mississippi each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 122 people (±154) moved from Vermont to Mississippi that year, against about 0 (±170) from Mississippi to Vermont. That makes Vermont the 33rd-largest source of new residents for Mississippi among the states.