Moving from Vermontto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| 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.
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 637 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 Virginia end
416 household-goods carriers are based in Virginia — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Virginia Beach runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,867 – $3,822 | $3,584 – $4,778 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,296 – $4,395 | $4,120 – $5,494 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 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 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. Any move that crosses from Vermont into Virginia 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 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 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 $4,120 – $5,494 rather than $3,296 – $4,395.