Burlington, VT → State College, PA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Burlington to State College

About 409 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,130–$4,660, delivery in 1–3 days, 73 carriers on the Burlington side and 104 in State College.

409 miroad distance
7 h 45 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,130–$4,6602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Burlington, Vermont
To: State College, Pennsylvania
Road distance: ≈ 409 miles (347 straight-line)
Drive time: 7 h 45 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 73 (39 interstate)
Movers at destination: 104 (47 interstate)

Reverse: State College → Burlington

Moving from Burlington to State College is a regional long-distance move of roughly 409 road miles, heading southwest from Vermont to Pennsylvania.

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 $3,130 to $4,660 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 45 min.

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 104 around State College (47 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 State College.

Burlington has a population of about 45,000 and State College about 40,000. State College is the denser city (8,847 people per square mile versus 4,343 in Burlington), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Burlington to State College

Full-service estimate for 409 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,260	$1,540	$1,880
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,880	$2,290	$2,790
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,130	$3,820	$4,660
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,010	$6,110	$7,450
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,890	$8,400	$10,250

Rental truck (DIY)

$570–$810

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

Portable container

$1,390–$2,040

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

Full-service mover

$3,130–$4,660

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

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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

Call (802) 373-1156 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (802) 893-1234 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (802) 864-0700 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (802) 862-9669 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (802) 658-7928 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (802) 829-7725 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (802) 279-0606 Route Verify on FMCSA

Booska World Wide Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Booska Movers INC

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

Call (802) 864-5115 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 73 movers in Burlington

Near State College (destination)

Davidson Brothers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Trotting Fox LLC

USDOT: 10559
MC: 117384
Based in: Bellefonte, PA 16823 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 42 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (814) 355-5513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logixpress INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4267420
MC: 1656758
Based in: State College, PA 16803 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (814) 826-8666 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kerstetter Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: David R Kerstetter

USDOT: 276445
MC: 180364
Based in: Reedsville, PA 17084 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (717) 667-6723 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peacheys Transportation Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4515827
MC: 1788504
Based in: Reedsville, PA 17084 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (717) 667-6202 Route Verify on FMCSA

Appalachian Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2491872
MC: 863048
Based in: State College, PA 16801 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (814) 650-7293 Route Verify on FMCSA

Phil McNeal Transport Co

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Philip D McNeal Jr

USDOT: 560337
MC: 273154
Based in: Julian, PA 16844 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (814) 353-0328 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kurtious Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2973008
MC: 904809
Based in: Bellefonte, PA 16823 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (814) 574-8448 Route Verify on FMCSA

Werema Ventures LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4227992
MC: 1635283
Based in: State College, PA 16801 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (814) 325-1483 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 104 movers in State College

Tips for this move

Get three written estimates; at this distance quotes can vary by a third for the same inventory.
Ask whether the carrier will use one truck end to end or transfer your goods at a terminal.
Weigh the cost of full-value protection against the released-value default of 60 cents per pound.
Book four to six weeks out for summer dates on the Burlington–State College corridor.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Burlington to State College?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,260 to $1,880 for a studio, $1,880 to $2,790 for a one-bedroom, $3,130 to $4,660 for a two-bedroom, $5,010 to $7,450 for a three-bedroom and $6,890 to $10,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is State College from Burlington?

About 409 road miles (347 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 45 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Pennsylvania 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 State College?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $570 to $810 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,390 to $2,040. 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–State College corridor.