Moving from Vermont to New York
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Burlington and New York City it is about 307 miles and about 6 hours; the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 140 to 384 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.
- ~307 miBurlington → New York City
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,382+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 2,668 people moved from Vermont to New York in 2024 (Census estimate, ±927), and about 3,565 went the other way. Between Burlington and New York City it is about 307 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,382 – $1,842 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 12 movers based in Vermont hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Vermont to New York
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,668 people a year (±927), against about 3,565 (±1,311) from New York to Vermont, so New York loses about 897 people a year on this exchange. Vermont is the 22nd-largest of the 48 states sending people to New York; New York took in about 284,868 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County | Kings County | 211 ±201 |
| Grand Isle County | Cayuga County | 158 ±219* |
| Chittenden County | Rensselaer County | 132 ±183* |
| Bennington County | Rensselaer County | 132 ±105 |
| Lamoille County | Kings County | 117 ±93 |
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 New York City, 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 New York.
Cost of moving from Vermont to New York
At about 307 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,382 – $1,842 for a two-bedroom home and $1,589 – $2,118 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $995 – $1,326; a freight trailer is $663 – $884.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,036 – $1,382 | $746 – $995 | $497 – $663 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,243 – $1,658 | $895 – $1,194 | $597 – $796 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,382 – $1,842 | $995 – $1,326 | $663 – $884 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,589 – $2,118 | $1,144 – $1,525 | $763 – $1,017 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,796 – $2,395 | $1,293 – $1,724 | $862 – $1,149 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,072 – $2,763 | $1,492 – $1,989 | $995 – $1,326 |
Transport only, for an estimated 307 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 New York
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 Schenectady | ~140 mi | 1–3 days | $630 – $840 | $725 – $966 |
| Montpelier to Schenectady | ~141 mi | 1–3 days | $635 – $846 | $730 – $973 |
| Montpelier to Albany | ~147 mi | 1–3 days | $662 – $882 | $761 – $1,014 |
| Burlington to Albany | ~150 mi | 1–3 days | $675 – $900 | $776 – $1,035 |
| Burlington to Utica | ~161 mi | 1–3 days | $725 – $966 | $833 – $1,111 |
| Montpelier to Utica | ~181 mi | 1–3 days | $815 – $1,086 | $937 – $1,249 |
| Burlington to Syracuse | ~206 mi | 1–3 days | $927 – $1,236 | $1,066 – $1,421 |
| Montpelier to Syracuse | ~230 mi | 1–3 days | $1,035 – $1,380 | $1,190 – $1,587 |
| Burlington to Rochester | ~277 mi | 1–3 days | $1,247 – $1,662 | $1,433 – $1,911 |
| Montpelier to New Rochelle | ~279 mi | 1–3 days | $1,256 – $1,674 | $1,444 – $1,925 |
| Montpelier to Yonkers | ~279 mi | 1–3 days | $1,256 – $1,674 | $1,444 – $1,925 |
| Montpelier to Mount Vernon | ~280 mi | 1–3 days | $1,260 – $1,680 | $1,449 – $1,932 |
| Burlington to Yonkers | ~288 mi | 1–3 days | $1,296 – $1,728 | $1,490 – $1,987 |
| Burlington to Mount Vernon | ~289 mi | 1–3 days | $1,301 – $1,734 | $1,496 – $1,994 |
| Burlington to New Rochelle | ~289 mi | 1–3 days | $1,301 – $1,734 | $1,496 – $1,994 |
| Montpelier to New York City | ~298 mi | 1–3 days | $1,341 – $1,788 | $1,542 – $2,056 |
| Burlington to New York City | ~307 mi | 1–3 days | $1,382 – $1,842 | $1,589 – $2,118 |
| Montpelier to Rochester | ~307 mi | 1–3 days | $1,382 – $1,842 | $1,589 – $2,118 |
| Burlington to Buffalo | ~354 mi | 1–3 days | $1,593 – $2,124 | $1,832 – $2,443 |
| Montpelier to Buffalo | ~384 mi | 1–3 days | $1,728 – $2,304 | $1,987 – $2,650 |
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 New York end, 954 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New York, moving costs in New York, or the reverse trip, New York 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 New York moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Vermont to New York?
Between the two states' main cities, Burlington and New York City, the distance is about 307 miles. From our model that is $1,382 – $1,842 for a two-bedroom home and $1,589 – $2,118 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $995 – $1,326 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $663 – $884. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Vermont and New York, distances run from 140 to 384 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Vermont to New York take?
Burlington to New York City is about 6 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Vermont to New York?
Yes. A move from Vermont into New York 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 New York?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $663 – $884 for a two-bedroom home over 307 miles against $1,382 – $1,842 with full-service movers. A container, about $995 – $1,326, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Vermont to New York each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,668 people (±927) moved from Vermont to New York that year, against about 3,565 (±1,311) from New York to Vermont. That makes Vermont the 22nd-largest source of new residents for New York among the states.