Moving from Vermont to Montana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Burlington and Billings it is about 1,992 miles and 5 days on the road (about 36 hours of driving); the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,992 to 2,318 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.
- ~1,992 miBurlington → Billings
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $8,964+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 191 people moved from Vermont to Montana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±170), and about 0 went the other way. Between Burlington and Billings it is about 1,992 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $8,964 – $11,952 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 12 movers based in Vermont hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Vermont to Montana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 191 people a year (±170), against about 0 (±170) from Montana to Vermont, so Montana gains about 191 people a year on this exchange. Vermont is the 32nd-largest of the 45 states sending people to Montana; Montana took in about 35,735 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Addison County | Missoula County | 33 ±47* |
| Washington County | Flathead County | 12 ±20* |
| Washington County | Gallatin County | 6 ±8* |
| Chittenden County | Gallatin County | 4 ±9* |
| Chittenden County | Granite County | 3 ±7* |
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 Billings, 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 Montana.
Cost of moving from Vermont to Montana
At about 1,992 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,964 – $11,952 for a two-bedroom home and $10,309 – $13,745 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,454 – $8,605; a freight trailer is $4,303 – $5,737.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,723 – $8,964 | $4,841 – $6,454 | $3,227 – $4,303 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,068 – $10,757 | $5,809 – $7,745 | $3,872 – $5,163 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,964 – $11,952 | $6,454 – $8,605 | $4,303 – $5,737 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,309 – $13,745 | $7,422 – $9,896 | $4,948 – $6,598 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,653 – $15,538 | $8,390 – $11,187 | $5,594 – $7,458 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,446 – $17,928 | $9,681 – $12,908 | $6,454 – $8,605 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,992 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 Montana
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 Billings | ~1,992 mi | 7–14 days | $8,964 – $11,952 | $10,309 – $13,745 |
| Montpelier to Billings | ~2,032 mi | 7–14 days | $9,144 – $12,192 | $10,516 – $14,021 |
| Burlington to Missoula | ~2,278 mi | 7–14 days | $10,251 – $13,668 | $11,789 – $15,718 |
| Montpelier to Missoula | ~2,318 mi | 7–14 days | $10,431 – $13,908 | $11,996 – $15,994 |
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 Montana end, 30 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Montana, moving costs in Montana, or the reverse trip, Montana 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 Montana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Vermont to Montana?
Between the two states' main cities, Burlington and Billings, the distance is about 1,992 miles. From our model that is $8,964 – $11,952 for a two-bedroom home and $10,309 – $13,745 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,454 – $8,605 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,303 – $5,737. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Vermont and Montana, distances run from 1,992 to 2,318 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Vermont to Montana take?
Burlington to Billings is 5 days on the road (about 36 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 Montana?
Yes. A move from Vermont into Montana 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 Montana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,303 – $5,737 for a two-bedroom home over 1,992 miles against $8,964 – $11,952 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,454 – $8,605, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Vermont to Montana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 191 people (±170) moved from Vermont to Montana that year, against about 0 (±170) from Montana to Vermont. That makes Vermont the 32nd-largest source of new residents for Montana among the states.