Moving from Texas to 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 (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~1,147 miHouston → Charleston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,162+2-bedroom, movers
- 32City routes priced
In short
About 2,296 people moved from Texas to West Virginia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±945), and about 520 went the other way. Between Houston and Charleston it is about 1,147 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,162 – $6,882 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to West Virginia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,296 people a year (±945), against about 520 (±348) from West Virginia to Texas, so West Virginia gains about 1,776 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 7th-largest of the 38 states sending people to West Virginia; West Virginia took in about 42,495 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | Berkeley County | 186 ±265* |
| Lubbock County | Kanawha County | 79 ±124* |
| Bexar County | Raleigh County | 57 ±58* |
| Hood County | Taylor County | 48 ±77* |
| Willacy County | Gilmer County | 48 ±63* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
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. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Texas
190 of the 407 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,348 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 189 of 866 vehicle inspections (21.8%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 299 of 1,346 driver inspections (22.2%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Transfers IncEagle Pass, TX · USDOT 643206 | 152 | 19 of 113 | 14 of 152 |
| Next Stop Moving & StorageTaylor, TX · USDOT 3756197 | 56 | 10 of 32 | 5 of 56 |
| Scobey Moving & Storage LtdSan Antonio, TX · USDOT 1274056 | 47 | 4 of 33 | 3 of 47 |
| American Knights MovingHouston, TX · USDOT 1977907 | 39 | 7 of 26 | 4 of 39 |
| Apple MovingAustin, TX · USDOT 3538096 | 37 | 4 of 17 | 5 of 37 |
| Lone Star Van Lines IncFort Worth, TX · USDOT 601326 | 34 | 7 of 23 | 11 of 34 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
2,409 listed household-goods carriers are based in Texas, 407 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Texas directory ranks them. At the West Virginia end, 23 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in West Virginia, moving costs in West Virginia, or the reverse trip, West Virginia to Texas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Texas into West Virginia is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 2,409 listed movers based in Texas, 407 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Texas.
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, about $3,716 – $4,955, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to West Virginia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,296 people (±945) moved from Texas to West Virginia that year, against about 520 (±348) from West Virginia to Texas. That makes Texas the 7th-largest source of new residents for West Virginia among the states.