Moving from Vermontto Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Burlington and Houston it is about 1,842 miles and 4 days on the road (about 33 hours of driving); the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,720 to 2,354 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Burlington to Houston, 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 Texas.
Cost of moving from Vermont to Texas
At about 1,842 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,289 – $11,052 for a two-bedroom home and $9,532 – $12,710 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,968 – $7,957; a freight trailer is $3,979 – $5,305.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,217 – $8,289 | $4,476 – $5,968 | $2,984 – $3,979 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,460 – $9,947 | $5,371 – $7,162 | $3,581 – $4,774 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,289 – $11,052 | $5,968 – $7,957 | $3,979 – $5,305 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,532 – $12,710 | $6,863 – $9,151 | $4,576 – $6,101 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,776 – $14,368 | $7,759 – $10,345 | $5,172 – $6,896 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,434 – $16,578 | $8,952 – $11,936 | $5,968 – $7,957 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,842 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 Texas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 15 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington to McKinney | ~1,720 mi | 7–14 days | $7,740 – $10,320 | $8,901 – $11,868 |
| Burlington to Plano | ~1,732 mi | 7–14 days | $7,794 – $10,392 | $8,963 – $11,951 |
| Burlington to Garland | ~1,733 mi | 7–14 days | $7,799 – $10,398 | $8,968 – $11,958 |
| Montpelier to McKinney | ~1,747 mi | 7–14 days | $7,862 – $10,482 | $9,041 – $12,054 |
| Burlington to Dallas | ~1,748 mi | 7–14 days | $7,866 – $10,488 | $9,046 – $12,061 |
| Burlington to Irving | ~1,753 mi | 7–14 days | $7,889 – $10,518 | $9,072 – $12,096 |
| Montpelier to Plano | ~1,759 mi | 7–14 days | $7,916 – $10,554 | $9,103 – $12,137 |
| Montpelier to Garland | ~1,760 mi | 7–14 days | $7,920 – $10,560 | $9,108 – $12,144 |
| Burlington to Arlington | ~1,767 mi | 7–14 days | $7,952 – $10,602 | $9,144 – $12,192 |
| Montpelier to Dallas | ~1,775 mi | 7–14 days | $7,988 – $10,650 | $9,186 – $12,247 |
| Burlington to Fort Worth | ~1,778 mi | 7–14 days | $8,001 – $10,668 | $9,201 – $12,268 |
| Montpelier to Irving | ~1,780 mi | 7–14 days | $8,010 – $10,680 | $9,211 – $12,282 |
| Montpelier to Arlington | ~1,794 mi | 7–14 days | $8,073 – $10,764 | $9,284 – $12,379 |
| Montpelier to Fort Worth | ~1,805 mi | 7–14 days | $8,123 – $10,830 | $9,341 – $12,455 |
| Burlington to Houston | ~1,842 mi | 7–14 days | $8,289 – $11,052 | $9,532 – $12,710 |
| Montpelier to Houston | ~1,864 mi | 7–14 days | $8,388 – $11,184 | $9,646 – $12,862 |
| Burlington to Amarillo | ~1,909 mi | 7–14 days | $8,591 – $11,454 | $9,879 – $13,172 |
| Burlington to Austin | ~1,931 mi | 7–14 days | $8,690 – $11,586 | $9,993 – $13,324 |
| Montpelier to Amarillo | ~1,941 mi | 7–14 days | $8,735 – $11,646 | $10,045 – $13,393 |
| Montpelier to Austin | ~1,955 mi | 7–14 days | $8,798 – $11,730 | $10,117 – $13,490 |
| Burlington to Lubbock | ~1,985 mi | 7–14 days | $8,933 – $11,910 | $10,272 – $13,697 |
| Montpelier to Lubbock | ~2,015 mi | 7–14 days | $9,068 – $12,090 | $10,428 – $13,904 |
| Burlington to San Antonio | ~2,016 mi | 7–14 days | $9,072 – $12,096 | $10,433 – $13,910 |
| Montpelier to San Antonio | ~2,040 mi | 7–14 days | $9,180 – $12,240 | $10,557 – $14,076 |
| Burlington to Corpus Christi | ~2,057 mi | 7–14 days | $9,257 – $12,342 | $10,645 – $14,193 |
| Montpelier to Corpus Christi | ~2,079 mi | 7–14 days | $9,356 – $12,474 | $10,759 – $14,345 |
| Burlington to Laredo | ~2,172 mi | 7–14 days | $9,774 – $13,032 | $11,240 – $14,987 |
| Burlington to McAllen | ~2,190 mi | 7–14 days | $9,855 – $13,140 | $11,333 – $15,111 |
| Montpelier to Laredo | ~2,195 mi | 7–14 days | $9,878 – $13,170 | $11,359 – $15,146 |
| Montpelier to McAllen | ~2,211 mi | 7–14 days | $9,950 – $13,266 | $11,442 – $15,256 |
| Burlington to El Paso | ~2,323 mi | 7–14 days | $10,454 – $13,938 | $12,022 – $16,029 |
| Montpelier to El Paso | ~2,354 mi | 7–14 days | $10,593 – $14,124 | $12,182 – $16,243 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,842 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Vermont
20 household-goods carriers in Vermont are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Action Moving And Storage Inc, Colchester · USDOT 434207 · 35 trucks
- Booska World Wide Movers, South Burlington · USDOT 786533 · 10 trucks
- Mclure Moving & Storage, Essex Junction · USDOT 86305 · 9 trucks
- Sargent'S Moving, Morrisville · USDOT 821114 · 4 trucks
- Lowell'S Moving & Storage, So Burlington · USDOT 1653526 · 3 trucks
At the Texas end
2,438 household-goods carriers are based in Texas — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Houston runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $8,289 – $11,052 | $10,361 – $13,815 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,532 – $12,710 | $11,915 – $15,888 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Vermont
Vermont to Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Vermont to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Burlington and Houston, the distance is about 1,842 miles. From our model that is $8,289 – $11,052 for a two-bedroom home and $9,532 – $12,710 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,968 – $7,957 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,979 – $5,305. Across the 32 city pairs we price between Vermont and Texas, distances run from 1,720 to 2,354 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Vermont to Texas take?
Burlington to Houston is 4 days on the road (about 33 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 Texas?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Vermont into Texas is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Vermont to Texas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,979 – $5,305 for a two-bedroom home over 1,842 miles against $8,289 – $11,052 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $11,915 – $15,888 rather than $9,532 – $12,710.