Garden City, KS

Montpelier, VT → Garden City, KS · Cross-country move

Movers from Montpelier to Garden City

About 1,801 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,270–$9,340, delivery in 5–10 days, 33 carriers on the Montpelier side and 19 in Garden City.

  • 1,801 miroad distance
  • 31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,270–$9,3402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,801 miles (1,526 straight-line)
Drive time
31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
33 (21 interstate)
Movers at destination
19 (13 interstate)

Reverse: Garden City → Montpelier

Moving from Montpelier to Garden City is a cross-country move of roughly 1,801 road miles, heading west from Vermont to Kansas.

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 $6,270 to $9,340 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 31 hours (4 driving days).

On the Montpelier side there are 33 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (21 of them authorized for interstate work), and 19 around Garden City (13 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 Garden City.

Montpelier has a population of about 8,000 and Garden City about 28,000. Garden City is the denser city (2,557 people per square mile versus 803 in Montpelier), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Kansas 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 Montpelier to Garden City

Full-service estimate for 1,801 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,510 $3,060 $3,730
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,760 $4,590 $5,600
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,270 $7,650 $9,340
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,040 $12,240 $14,940
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,800 $16,830 $20,540

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,600–$3,670

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

Portable container

$2,630–$3,860

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

Full-service mover

$6,270–$9,340

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Montpelier (origin)

Bellavance Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
86320
MC
116362
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
116 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Capital Candy Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
309032
MC
1610426
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Northern Piano Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2569886
MC
898110
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Catrachingo Foods LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4580446
MC
1823242
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Jr Lacourse

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2301137
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Douglas S Crowningshield

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2403110
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Casella Construction INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
472791
MC
966576
Based in
Pittsford, VT 05763 (43 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
89 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

All 33 movers in Montpelier

Near Garden City (destination)

J & R Construction LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2479056
MC
1769000
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Bribiesca Concessions

Interstate carrier
USDOT
721279
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Hendersons Delivery

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1635404
MC
602913
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Alltrade

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2465753
MC
916698
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Jms Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3515165
MC
1164842
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Keller Furniture & Garnand Furniture

Licensed interstate
USDOT
601788
MC
1762835
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Drussel Seed & Supply INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2480945
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Morgan Farms

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2819081
MC
76775
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 19 movers in Garden City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Montpelier to Garden City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,510 to $3,730 for a studio, $3,760 to $5,600 for a one-bedroom, $6,270 to $9,340 for a two-bedroom, $10,040 to $14,940 for a three-bedroom and $13,800 to $20,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Garden City from Montpelier?

About 1,801 road miles (1,526 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 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 Kansas 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 Montpelier to Garden City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,600 to $3,670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,630 to $3,860. 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 Montpelier–Garden City corridor.