Moving from Vermont to Virginia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Burlington and Virginia Beach it is about 637 miles and 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 508 to 656 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.
- ~637 miBurlington → Virginia Beach
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,867+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 217 people moved from Vermont to Virginia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±177), and about 194 went the other way. Between Burlington and Virginia Beach it is about 637 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,867 – $3,822 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 12 movers based in Vermont hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Vermont to Virginia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 217 people a year (±177), against about 194 (±235) from Virginia to Vermont, so Virginia gains about 23 people a year on this exchange. Vermont is the 48th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Virginia; Virginia took in about 265,444 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County | Richmond City | 197 ±306* |
| Chittenden County | Chesterfield County | 106 ±94 |
| Washington County | Culpeper County | 68 ±122* |
| Chittenden County | Loudoun County | 65 ±81* |
| Addison County | Greene County | 39 ±41* |
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 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia.
Cost of moving from Vermont to Virginia
At about 637 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,867 – $3,822 for a two-bedroom home and $3,296 – $4,395 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,064 – $2,752; a freight trailer is $1,376 – $1,835.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,150 – $2,867 | $1,548 – $2,064 | $1,032 – $1,376 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,580 – $3,440 | $1,857 – $2,477 | $1,238 – $1,651 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,867 – $3,822 | $2,064 – $2,752 | $1,376 – $1,835 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,296 – $4,395 | $2,373 – $3,165 | $1,582 – $2,110 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,726 – $4,969 | $2,683 – $3,577 | $1,789 – $2,385 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,300 – $5,733 | $3,096 – $4,128 | $2,064 – $2,752 |
Transport only, for an estimated 637 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 Virginia
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 Arlington | ~508 mi | 3–7 days | $2,286 – $3,048 | $2,629 – $3,505 |
| Montpelier to Arlington | ~512 mi | 3–7 days | $2,304 – $3,072 | $2,650 – $3,533 |
| Burlington to Richmond | ~615 mi | 3–7 days | $2,768 – $3,690 | $3,183 – $4,244 |
| Montpelier to Richmond | ~617 mi | 3–7 days | $2,777 – $3,702 | $3,193 – $4,257 |
| Montpelier to Virginia Beach | ~632 mi | 3–7 days | $2,844 – $3,792 | $3,271 – $4,361 |
| Burlington to Virginia Beach | ~637 mi | 3–7 days | $2,867 – $3,822 | $3,296 – $4,395 |
| Montpelier to Norfolk | ~639 mi | 3–7 days | $2,876 – $3,834 | $3,307 – $4,409 |
| Burlington to Norfolk | ~642 mi | 3–7 days | $2,889 – $3,852 | $3,322 – $4,430 |
| Montpelier to Chesapeake | ~652 mi | 3–7 days | $2,934 – $3,912 | $3,374 – $4,499 |
| Burlington to Chesapeake | ~656 mi | 3–7 days | $2,952 – $3,936 | $3,395 – $4,526 |
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 Virginia end, 411 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Virginia, moving costs in Virginia, or the reverse trip, Virginia 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 Virginia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Vermont to Virginia?
Between the two states' main cities, Burlington and Virginia Beach, the distance is about 637 miles. From our model that is $2,867 – $3,822 for a two-bedroom home and $3,296 – $4,395 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,064 – $2,752 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,376 – $1,835. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Vermont and Virginia, distances run from 508 to 656 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Vermont to Virginia take?
Burlington to Virginia Beach is 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Vermont to Virginia?
Yes. A move from Vermont into Virginia 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 Virginia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,376 – $1,835 for a two-bedroom home over 637 miles against $2,867 – $3,822 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,064 – $2,752, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Vermont to Virginia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 217 people (±177) moved from Vermont to Virginia that year, against about 194 (±235) from Virginia to Vermont. That makes Vermont the 48th-largest source of new residents for Virginia among the states.