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Montpelier, VT → Traverse City, MI · Long-distance move

Movers from Montpelier to Traverse City

About 758 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,060–$6,040, delivery in 2–5 days, 33 carriers on the Montpelier side and 53 in Traverse City.

  • 758 miroad distance
  • 13 h 46 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,060–$6,0402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 758 miles (642 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 46 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
33 (21 interstate)
Movers at destination
53 (19 interstate)

Reverse: Traverse City → Montpelier

Moving from Montpelier to Traverse City is a long-distance move of roughly 758 road miles, heading west from Vermont to Michigan.

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 $4,060 to $6,040 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 46 min.

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 53 around Traverse City (19 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 Traverse City.

Montpelier has a population of about 8,000 and Traverse City about 16,000. Traverse City is the denser city (1,894 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 Michigan 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 Traverse City

Full-service estimate for 758 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,630 $1,980 $2,420
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,440 $2,970 $3,630
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,060 $4,950 $6,040
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,500 $7,930 $9,670
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,940 $10,900 $13,300

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,080–$1,520

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

Portable container

$1,700–$2,490

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

Full-service mover

$4,060–$6,040

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 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
Call (802) 479-9311 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (802) 476-6689 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (802) 249-1912 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (802) 318-1749 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jr Lacourse

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: James Lacourse

USDOT
2301137
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (802) 279-4524 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (802) 249-0349 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (802) 773-0052 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 33 movers in Montpelier

Near Traverse City (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nordic Movers INC

USDOT
1469296
MC
554951
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (231) 947-8880 Route Verify on FMCSA

Denoyer Brothers Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
381828
MC
134935
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (231) 946-4550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cj Schueller LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
886575
MC
1652579
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (231) 313-6085 Route Verify on FMCSA

Reliance Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2414628
MC
831188
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (231) 403-9030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bayside Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Able Forwarders INC

USDOT
882204
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (231) 946-4593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alfarhan Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4172233
MC
1604996
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (313) 398-8488 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grey Kitty Labs LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4312292
MC
1681000
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (425) 698-8595 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willow Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4051865
MC
1535580
Based in
Interlochen, MI 49643 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (231) 632-7020 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Traverse City

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,630 to $2,420 for a studio, $2,440 to $3,630 for a one-bedroom, $4,060 to $6,040 for a two-bedroom, $6,500 to $9,670 for a three-bedroom and $8,940 to $13,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Traverse City from Montpelier?

About 758 road miles (642 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 46 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Michigan 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 Traverse City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,080 to $1,520 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,700 to $2,490. 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–Traverse City corridor.