Moving from Huntington, WV to Charleston, WV
At about 52 miles, Huntington to Charleston is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles. At 52 miles the drive is on the clock too — under an hour each way — so expect travel time billed above the flat fee.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Huntington, WV to Charleston, WV covers about 52 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $445 – $719 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 368 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 52 miles, crews cover Huntington to Charleston in a single day — under an hour on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- under an hour
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Huntington to Charleston
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Huntington to Charleston
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $37–$46 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $445 to $719. The 52 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Huntington to Charleston
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 368 people a year (±172) moved from Cabell County, WV, home to Huntington, to Kanawha County, WV, home to Charleston. Going the other way: about 390 people a year (±135). Movers from Cabell County make up 5.8% of the 6,342 people a year who moved into Kanawha County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Wayne County, WV | 470 ±201 |
| Kanawha County, WV | 368 ±172 |
| Lawrence County, OH | 321 ±244 |
| Putnam County, WV | 240 ±176 |
| Monongalia County, WV | 209 ±161 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Putnam County, WV | 592 ±243 |
| Roane County, WV | 431 ±368 |
| Monongalia County, WV | 399 ±230 |
| Cabell County, WV | 368 ±172 |
| Lincoln County, WV | 249 ±163 |
Licensed movers at each end
8 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Huntington. 2 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 33.3% of their 3 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Transfer-Powell LLCUSDOT 2884439 | Kenova · 8 mi | 16 trucks | 0 | — |
| Move Rite Transfer & Storage Co IncUSDOT 63078 | Ashland · 12 mi | 4 trucks | 2 | 100.0% of 1 |
| Chesapeake Transfer LLCUSDOT 1338118 | Chesapeake · 3 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Watts Brothers Moving and Storage SystemsUSDOT 587135 | Huntington · 4 mi | 2 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Topping's Moving Service IncUSDOT 4170745 | Flatwoods · 17 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Mountain State Moving LLCUSDOT 4088434 | Hurricane · 25 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Charleston end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Charleston: Lambert Transfer Company Inc (Poca, 9 trucks), Myers Transfer and Storage Systems Inc (Charleston, 4 trucks), Dunbar Transfer (Tornado, 3 trucks), Mountain State Moving LLC (Hurricane, 2 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in West Virginia, so West Virginia rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which West Virginia licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside West Virginia, so your protection on this 52-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Huntington to Charleston
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $37 to $46 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
Arriving in Charleston
A local move inside Charleston later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $719 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,317 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Charleston are Huntington (about 52 mi), Columbus (about 155 mi), Lexington (about 183 mi).
Other routes from Huntington
All routes from Huntington, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington to Columbus, OH | ~129 mi | $581 – $774 |
| Huntington to Pittsburgh, PA | ~223 mi | $1,004 – $1,338 |
| Huntington to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,338 mi | $10,521 – $14,028 |
Also moving to Charleston: from Columbus, OH, from Richmond, VA, from Arlington, VA, from Atlanta, GA.
Huntington to Charleston moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Huntington to Charleston, WV?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $445 – $719; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $741 – $1,317. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 52 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Huntington to Charleston, WV take?
One day. The drive is under an hour, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Huntington to Charleston, WV?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 52 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Huntington to Charleston, WV an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in West Virginia, so the move is regulated by West Virginia rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever West Virginia requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Huntington to Charleston, WV each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 368 people a year (margin of error ±172) moved from Cabell County, which contains Huntington, to Kanawha County, which contains Charleston.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.