Moving from Vermont to Nebraska
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Burlington and Omaha it is about 1,362 miles and 3 days on the road (about 25 hours of driving); the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,362 to 1,454 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.
- ~1,362 miBurlington → Omaha
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,129+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 0 people moved from Vermont to Nebraska in 2024 (Census estimate, ±175), and about 111 went the other way. Between Burlington and Omaha it is about 1,362 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,129 – $8,172 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 12 movers based in Vermont hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Vermont to Nebraska
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 0 people a year (±175), against about 111 (±175) from Nebraska to Vermont, so Nebraska loses about 111 people a year on this exchange. Vermont is the 45th-largest of the 46 states sending people to Nebraska; Nebraska took in about 49,446 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamoille County | Keith County | 4 ±6* |
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 Omaha, 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 Nebraska.
Cost of moving from Vermont to Nebraska
At about 1,362 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,129 – $8,172 for a two-bedroom home and $7,048 – $9,398 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,413 – $5,884; a freight trailer is $2,942 – $3,923.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,597 – $6,129 | $3,310 – $4,413 | $2,206 – $2,942 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,516 – $7,355 | $3,972 – $5,295 | $2,648 – $3,530 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,129 – $8,172 | $4,413 – $5,884 | $2,942 – $3,923 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,048 – $9,398 | $5,075 – $6,766 | $3,383 – $4,511 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,968 – $10,624 | $5,737 – $7,649 | $3,824 – $5,099 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,194 – $12,258 | $6,619 – $8,826 | $4,413 – $5,884 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,362 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 Nebraska
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 Omaha | ~1,362 mi | 7–14 days | $6,129 – $8,172 | $7,048 – $9,398 |
| Montpelier to Omaha | ~1,398 mi | 7–14 days | $6,291 – $8,388 | $7,235 – $9,646 |
| Burlington to Lincoln | ~1,418 mi | 7–14 days | $6,381 – $8,508 | $7,338 – $9,784 |
| Montpelier to Lincoln | ~1,454 mi | 7–14 days | $6,543 – $8,724 | $7,524 – $10,033 |
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 Nebraska end, 73 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Nebraska, moving costs in Nebraska, or the reverse trip, Nebraska 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 Nebraska moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Vermont to Nebraska?
Between the two states' main cities, Burlington and Omaha, the distance is about 1,362 miles. From our model that is $6,129 – $8,172 for a two-bedroom home and $7,048 – $9,398 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,413 – $5,884 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,942 – $3,923. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Vermont and Nebraska, distances run from 1,362 to 1,454 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Vermont to Nebraska take?
Burlington to Omaha is 3 days on the road (about 25 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 Nebraska?
Yes. A move from Vermont into Nebraska 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 Nebraska?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,942 – $3,923 for a two-bedroom home over 1,362 miles against $6,129 – $8,172 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,413 – $5,884, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Vermont to Nebraska each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 0 people (±175) moved from Vermont to Nebraska that year, against about 111 (±175) from Nebraska to Vermont. That makes Vermont the 45th-largest source of new residents for Nebraska among the states.