Santa Fe, NM

Burlington, VT → Santa Fe, NM · Cross-country move

Movers from Burlington to Santa Fe

About 2,149 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,850–$10,200, delivery in 5–10 days, 73 carriers on the Burlington side and 25 in Santa Fe.

  • 2,149 miroad distance
  • 37 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,850–$10,2002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,149 miles (1,821 straight-line)
Drive time
37 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
73 (39 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (11 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Fe → Burlington

The route from Burlington, VT to Santa Fe, NM covers roughly 2,149 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $6,850 to $10,200 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 37 hours (5 driving days).

On the Burlington side there are 73 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (39 of them authorized for interstate work), and 25 around Santa Fe (11 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Santa Fe.

Burlington has a population of about 45,000 and Santa Fe about 90,000. Burlington is considerably denser (4,343 people per square mile versus 1,675), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in New Mexico than in Vermont, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Burlington to Santa Fe

Full-service estimate for 2,149 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,740 $3,340 $4,080
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,110 $5,010 $6,120
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,850 $8,360 $10,200
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,960 $13,370 $16,310
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,080 $18,390 $22,430

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,960–$4,180

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,940–$4,320

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$6,850–$10,200

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Burlington, VT → Santa Fe, NM. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Burlington (origin)

Winds Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2529848
MC
879056
Based in
Milton, VT 05468 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 61 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Action Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
434207
MC
190629
Based in
Colchester, VT 05446 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Fireball Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2939394
MC
997036
Based in
Colchester, VT 05446 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
28 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Carpenter'S Motor Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
86326
MC
105506
Based in
Williston, VT 05495 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Ray'S Seafood Market INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
344283
MC
537847
Based in
Burlington, VT 05401 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

US Transforce LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2586862
MC
907740
Based in
Williston, VT 05495 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

E&s Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1665580
MC
670173
Based in
Richmond, VT 05477 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Booska World Wide Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
786533
MC
437707
Based in
South Burlington, VT 05403 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

All 73 movers in Burlington

Near Santa Fe (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3240298
MC
1017620
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Pro-Move Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3942498
MC
1464643
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Johnson Southwest Moving Systems

Licensed interstate
USDOT
496334
MC
256060
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87501 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Ahl

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
295148
MC
283301
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87505 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

J & L Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2475716
MC
856379
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87501 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Yanez Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3782449
MC
1354533
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87505 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Gonzales & Sons Trucking

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
626351
MC
330221
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Wilson Transfer & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1195329
Based in
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 25 movers in Santa Fe

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Burlington to Santa Fe?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,740 to $4,080 for a studio, $4,110 to $6,120 for a one-bedroom, $6,850 to $10,200 for a two-bedroom, $10,960 to $16,310 for a three-bedroom and $15,080 to $22,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Fe from Burlington?

About 2,149 road miles (1,821 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 37 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Vermont into New Mexico makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Burlington to Santa Fe?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,960 to $4,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,940 to $4,320. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Burlington–Santa Fe corridor.