Moving from Texasto West Virginia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Charleston it is about 1,147 miles and 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving); the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,018 to 1,717 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Houston to Charleston, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Texas and West Virginia.
Cost of moving from Texas to West Virginia
At about 1,147 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,162 – $6,882 for a two-bedroom home and $5,936 – $7,914 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,716 – $4,955; a freight trailer is $2,478 – $3,303.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,871 – $5,162 | $2,787 – $3,716 | $1,858 – $2,478 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,645 – $6,194 | $3,345 – $4,460 | $2,230 – $2,973 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,162 – $6,882 | $3,716 – $4,955 | $2,478 – $3,303 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,936 – $7,914 | $4,274 – $5,698 | $2,849 – $3,799 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,710 – $8,947 | $4,831 – $6,442 | $3,221 – $4,294 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,742 – $10,323 | $5,574 – $7,433 | $3,716 – $4,955 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,147 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Texas to West Virginia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 15 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney to Huntington | ~1,018 mi | 3–7 days | $4,581 – $6,108 | $5,268 – $7,024 |
| Garland to Huntington | ~1,028 mi | 3–7 days | $4,626 – $6,168 | $5,320 – $7,093 |
| Plano to Huntington | ~1,029 mi | 3–7 days | $4,631 – $6,174 | $5,325 – $7,100 |
| Dallas to Huntington | ~1,043 mi | 3–7 days | $4,694 – $6,258 | $5,398 – $7,197 |
| Irving to Huntington | ~1,050 mi | 3–7 days | $4,725 – $6,300 | $5,434 – $7,245 |
| Arlington to Huntington | ~1,063 mi | 3–7 days | $4,784 – $6,378 | $5,501 – $7,335 |
| McKinney to Charleston | ~1,065 mi | 3–7 days | $4,793 – $6,390 | $5,511 – $7,349 |
| Garland to Charleston | ~1,074 mi | 3–7 days | $4,833 – $6,444 | $5,558 – $7,411 |
| Fort Worth to Huntington | ~1,075 mi | 3–7 days | $4,838 – $6,450 | $5,563 – $7,418 |
| Plano to Charleston | ~1,075 mi | 3–7 days | $4,838 – $6,450 | $5,563 – $7,418 |
| Dallas to Charleston | ~1,089 mi | 3–7 days | $4,901 – $6,534 | $5,636 – $7,514 |
| Irving to Charleston | ~1,096 mi | 3–7 days | $4,932 – $6,576 | $5,672 – $7,562 |
| Houston to Huntington | ~1,107 mi | 3–7 days | $4,982 – $6,642 | $5,729 – $7,638 |
| Arlington to Charleston | ~1,109 mi | 3–7 days | $4,991 – $6,654 | $5,739 – $7,652 |
| Fort Worth to Charleston | ~1,122 mi | 3–7 days | $5,049 – $6,732 | $5,806 – $7,742 |
| Houston to Charleston | ~1,147 mi | 3–7 days | $5,162 – $6,882 | $5,936 – $7,914 |
| Austin to Huntington | ~1,208 mi | 7–14 days | $5,436 – $7,248 | $6,251 – $8,335 |
| Austin to Charleston | ~1,251 mi | 7–14 days | $5,630 – $7,506 | $6,474 – $8,632 |
| Amarillo to Huntington | ~1,275 mi | 7–14 days | $5,738 – $7,650 | $6,598 – $8,798 |
| San Antonio to Huntington | ~1,292 mi | 7–14 days | $5,814 – $7,752 | $6,686 – $8,915 |
| Corpus Christi to Huntington | ~1,322 mi | 7–14 days | $5,949 – $7,932 | $6,841 – $9,122 |
| Lubbock to Huntington | ~1,324 mi | 7–14 days | $5,958 – $7,944 | $6,852 – $9,136 |
| Amarillo to Charleston | ~1,325 mi | 7–14 days | $5,963 – $7,950 | $6,857 – $9,142 |
| San Antonio to Charleston | ~1,334 mi | 7–14 days | $6,003 – $8,004 | $6,903 – $9,205 |
| Corpus Christi to Charleston | ~1,361 mi | 7–14 days | $6,125 – $8,166 | $7,043 – $9,391 |
| Lubbock to Charleston | ~1,373 mi | 7–14 days | $6,179 – $8,238 | $7,105 – $9,474 |
| Laredo to Huntington | ~1,442 mi | 7–14 days | $6,489 – $8,652 | $7,462 – $9,950 |
| McAllen to Huntington | ~1,453 mi | 7–14 days | $6,539 – $8,718 | $7,519 – $10,026 |
| Laredo to Charleston | ~1,483 mi | 7–14 days | $6,674 – $8,898 | $7,675 – $10,233 |
| McAllen to Charleston | ~1,490 mi | 7–14 days | $6,705 – $8,940 | $7,711 – $10,281 |
| El Paso to Huntington | ~1,667 mi | 7–14 days | $7,502 – $10,002 | $8,627 – $11,502 |
| El Paso to Charleston | ~1,717 mi | 7–14 days | $7,727 – $10,302 | $8,885 – $11,847 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,147 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Texas
2,438 household-goods carriers in Texas are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Apple Moving, Austin · USDOT 3538096 · 185 trucks
- Scobey Moving & Storage Ltd, San Antonio · USDOT 1274056 · 123 trucks
- 3 Men Movers, Houston · USDOT 1914113 · 95 trucks
- Suddath Moving & Storage, Coppell · USDOT 1038245 · 65 trucks
- Armstrong Relocation, Carrollton · USDOT 449294 · 54 trucks
At the West Virginia end
24 household-goods carriers are based in West Virginia — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Charleston runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $5,162 – $6,882 | $6,453 – $8,603 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,936 – $7,914 | $7,420 – $9,893 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Texas
Texas to West Virginia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to West Virginia?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Charleston, the distance is about 1,147 miles. From our model that is $5,162 – $6,882 for a two-bedroom home and $5,936 – $7,914 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,716 – $4,955 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,478 – $3,303. Across the 32 city pairs we price between Texas and West Virginia, distances run from 1,018 to 1,717 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to West Virginia take?
Houston to Charleston is 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Texas to West Virginia?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Texas into West Virginia is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Texas to West Virginia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,478 – $3,303 for a two-bedroom home over 1,147 miles against $5,162 – $6,882 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $7,420 – $9,893 rather than $5,936 – $7,914.