Moving from Vermont to Oregon
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Burlington and Portland it is about 2,774 miles and 6 days on the road (about 50 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,774 to 2,873 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.
- ~2,774 miBurlington → Portland
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $12,483+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
Between Burlington and Portland it is about 2,774 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $12,483 – $16,644 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 12 movers based in Vermont hold interstate authority.
Burlington to Portland, 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 Oregon.
Cost of moving from Vermont to Oregon
At about 2,774 miles, full-service movers should land around $12,483 – $16,644 for a two-bedroom home and $14,355 – $19,141 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $8,988 – $11,984; a freight trailer is $5,992 – $7,989.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,362 – $12,483 | $6,741 – $8,988 | $4,494 – $5,992 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,235 – $14,980 | $8,089 – $10,785 | $5,393 – $7,190 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,483 – $16,644 | $8,988 – $11,984 | $5,992 – $7,989 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,355 – $19,141 | $10,336 – $13,781 | $6,891 – $9,187 |
| 4 bedrooms | $16,228 – $21,637 | $11,684 – $15,579 | $7,789 – $10,386 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $18,725 – $24,966 | $13,482 – $17,976 | $8,988 – $11,984 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,774 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 Oregon
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 Portland | ~2,774 mi | 7–14 days | $12,483 – $16,644 | $14,355 – $19,141 |
| Burlington to Salem | ~2,807 mi | 7–14 days | $12,632 – $16,842 | $14,526 – $19,368 |
| Montpelier to Portland | ~2,814 mi | 7–14 days | $12,663 – $16,884 | $14,562 – $19,417 |
| Burlington to Eugene | ~2,832 mi | 7–14 days | $12,744 – $16,992 | $14,656 – $19,541 |
| Montpelier to Salem | ~2,847 mi | 7–14 days | $12,812 – $17,082 | $14,733 – $19,644 |
| Montpelier to Eugene | ~2,873 mi | 7–14 days | $12,929 – $17,238 | $14,868 – $19,824 |
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 Oregon end, 167 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Oregon, moving costs in Oregon, or the reverse trip, Oregon 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 Oregon moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Vermont to Oregon?
Between the two states' main cities, Burlington and Portland, the distance is about 2,774 miles. From our model that is $12,483 – $16,644 for a two-bedroom home and $14,355 – $19,141 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $8,988 – $11,984 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,992 – $7,989. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Vermont and Oregon, distances run from 2,774 to 2,873 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Vermont to Oregon take?
Burlington to Portland is 6 days on the road (about 50 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 Oregon?
Yes. A move from Vermont into Oregon 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 Oregon?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,992 – $7,989 for a two-bedroom home over 2,774 miles against $12,483 – $16,644 with full-service movers. A container, about $8,988 – $11,984, splits the difference and gives you days to load.