Moving from Vermont to Pennsylvania
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Burlington and Philadelphia it is about 383 miles and about 7 hours; the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 340 to 538 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.
- ~383 miBurlington → Philadelphia
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,724+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 744 people moved from Vermont to Pennsylvania in 2024 (Census estimate, ±570), and about 2,434 went the other way. Between Burlington and Philadelphia it is about 383 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,724 – $2,298 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 12 movers based in Vermont hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Vermont to Pennsylvania
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 744 people a year (±570), against about 2,434 (±1,052) from Pennsylvania to Vermont, so Pennsylvania loses about 1,690 people a year on this exchange. Vermont is the 37th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania took in about 234,568 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Orleans County | Erie County | 113 ±163* |
| Orange County | Susquehanna County | 84 ±111* |
| Chittenden County | Allegheny County | 69 ±70* |
| Chittenden County | Philadelphia County | 65 ±83* |
| Lamoille County | Allegheny County | 48 ±47 |
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 Philadelphia, 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 Pennsylvania.
Cost of moving from Vermont to Pennsylvania
At about 383 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,724 – $2,298 for a two-bedroom home and $1,982 – $2,643 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,241 – $1,655; a freight trailer is $827 – $1,103.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,293 – $1,724 | $931 – $1,241 | $620 – $827 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,551 – $2,068 | $1,117 – $1,489 | $745 – $993 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,724 – $2,298 | $1,241 – $1,655 | $827 – $1,103 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,982 – $2,643 | $1,427 – $1,903 | $951 – $1,268 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,241 – $2,987 | $1,613 – $2,151 | $1,075 – $1,434 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,585 – $3,447 | $1,861 – $2,482 | $1,241 – $1,655 |
Transport only, for an estimated 383 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 Pennsylvania
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 Allentown | ~340 mi | 1–3 days | $1,530 – $2,040 | $1,759 – $2,346 |
| Montpelier to Allentown | ~341 mi | 1–3 days | $1,535 – $2,046 | $1,765 – $2,353 |
| Montpelier to Philadelphia | ~380 mi | 1–3 days | $1,710 – $2,280 | $1,966 – $2,622 |
| Burlington to Philadelphia | ~383 mi | 1–3 days | $1,724 – $2,298 | $1,982 – $2,643 |
| Burlington to Harrisburg | ~403 mi | 3–7 days | $1,814 – $2,418 | $2,086 – $2,781 |
| Montpelier to Harrisburg | ~411 mi | 3–7 days | $1,850 – $2,466 | $2,127 – $2,836 |
| Burlington to Erie | ~445 mi | 3–7 days | $2,003 – $2,670 | $2,303 – $3,070 |
| Montpelier to Erie | ~473 mi | 3–7 days | $2,129 – $2,838 | $2,448 – $3,264 |
| Burlington to Pittsburgh | ~518 mi | 3–7 days | $2,331 – $3,108 | $2,681 – $3,574 |
| Montpelier to Pittsburgh | ~538 mi | 3–7 days | $2,421 – $3,228 | $2,784 – $3,712 |
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 Pennsylvania end, 355 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Pennsylvania, moving costs in Pennsylvania, or the reverse trip, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Vermont to Pennsylvania?
Between the two states' main cities, Burlington and Philadelphia, the distance is about 383 miles. From our model that is $1,724 – $2,298 for a two-bedroom home and $1,982 – $2,643 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,241 – $1,655 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $827 – $1,103. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Vermont and Pennsylvania, distances run from 340 to 538 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Vermont to Pennsylvania take?
Burlington to Philadelphia is about 7 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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. A move from Vermont into Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $827 – $1,103 for a two-bedroom home over 383 miles against $1,724 – $2,298 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,241 – $1,655, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Vermont to Pennsylvania each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 744 people (±570) moved from Vermont to Pennsylvania that year, against about 2,434 (±1,052) from Pennsylvania to Vermont. That makes Vermont the 37th-largest source of new residents for Pennsylvania among the states.