Santa Clarita, CA → Burlington, VT · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Clarita to Burlington

About 2,925 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,330–$13,880, delivery in 7–14 days, 605 carriers on the Santa Clarita side and 73 in Burlington.

2,925 miroad distance
51 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$9,330–$13,8802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Santa Clarita, California
To: Burlington, Vermont
Road distance: ≈ 2,925 miles (2,479 straight-line)
Drive time: 51 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 605 (262 interstate)
Movers at destination: 73 (39 interstate)

Reverse: Burlington → Santa Clarita

The route from Santa Clarita, CA to Burlington, VT covers roughly 2,925 miles by road, a northeast-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 $9,330 to $13,880 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 51 hours (6 driving days).

On the Santa Clarita side there are 605 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (262 of them authorized for interstate work), and 73 around Burlington (39 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 Burlington.

Santa Clarita has a population of about 228,430 and Burlington about 45,000. Burlington is the denser city (4,343 people per square mile versus 3,230 in Santa Clarita), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Vermont than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Santa Clarita to Burlington

Full-service estimate for 2,925 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,730	$4,550	$5,550
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,600	$6,830	$8,330
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,330	$11,380	$13,880
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$14,930	$18,200	$22,210
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$20,520	$25,030	$30,540

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,060–$5,730

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

Portable container

$3,630–$5,340

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

Full-service mover

$9,330–$13,880

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 Santa Clarita (origin)

Hasa INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 171496
MC: 764166
Based in: Santa Clarita, CA 91350 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 164 trucks, 138 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (661) 259-5848 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zurich Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Zurich Transport LLC

USDOT: 1848932
MC: 771392
Based in: Sylmar, CA 91342 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 63 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (310) 513-1348 Route Verify on FMCSA

John Adams Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1183612
MC: 473323
Based in: Sun Valley, CA 91352 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (747) 800-5503 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morbro Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3305894
MC: 1049260
Based in: Chatsworth, CA 91311 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (818) 568-7787 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wetzel & Sons Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2275944
MC: 1790211
Based in: Pacoima, CA 91331 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (310) 859-1028 Route Verify on FMCSA

Altar Boys Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rigos Delivery Moving And Storage INC

USDOT: 2824890
MC: 942690
Based in: Pacoima, CA 91331 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (800) 478-1664 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ben Hur Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Precision Moving & Storage Corporation

USDOT: 2569585
MC: 897757
Based in: Chatworth, CA 91311 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (818) 332-9701 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prodigy Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3983945
MC: 1492541
Based in: Chatsworth, CA 91311 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (818) 993-8813 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 605 movers in Santa Clarita

Near Burlington (destination)

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

Tips for this move

Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.
Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,730 to $5,550 for a studio, $5,600 to $8,330 for a one-bedroom, $9,330 to $13,880 for a two-bedroom, $14,930 to $22,210 for a three-bedroom and $20,520 to $30,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Burlington from Santa Clarita?

About 2,925 road miles (2,479 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California into Vermont 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 Santa Clarita to Burlington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,060 to $5,730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,630 to $5,340. 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 Santa Clarita–Burlington corridor.