Moving from Huntington, WV to Pittsburgh, PA
About 223 miles across a state line, from West Virginia into Pennsylvania, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
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 Pittsburgh, PA covers about 223 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,004 – $1,338 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 21 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 223 miles, about 4 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,004 – $1,338. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Huntington to Pittsburgh
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $753 – $1,004 | $542 – $723 | $361 – $482 |
| 1 bedroom | $903 – $1,204 | $650 – $867 | $434 – $578 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,004 – $1,338 | $723 – $963 | $482 – $642 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,154 – $1,539 | $831 – $1,108 | $554 – $739 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,305 – $1,739 | $939 – $1,252 | $626 – $835 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,505 – $2,007 | $1,084 – $1,445 | $723 – $963 |
Transport only, for an estimated 223 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Huntington to Pittsburgh
223 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,115. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,004 to $1,338, transport only. 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 Pittsburgh
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 21 people a year (±31) moved from Cabell County, WV, home to Huntington, to Allegheny County, PA, home to Pittsburgh. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 11 people a year (±18). Movers from Cabell County make up 0.0% of the 50,394 people a year who moved into Allegheny County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 3,296 people a year (±1,111) moving from West Virginia to Pennsylvania and about 6,425 people a year (±1,386) from Pennsylvania to West Virginia — a net gain for West Virginia of about 3,129 people a year.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Westmoreland County, PA | 4,789 ±829 |
| Washington County, PA | 2,111 ±506 |
| Beaver County, PA | 1,781 ±585 |
| Butler County, PA | 1,373 ±310 |
| New York County, NY | 997 ±543 |
Licensed movers at each end
5 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Huntington (8 counting those licensed only inside West Virginia). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Move Time Movers LLCUSDOT 3741195 | Huntington · 8 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Pittsburgh end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Pittsburgh: South Hills Movers Inc (Bethel Park, 42 trucks), Weleski Transfer Inc (Tarentum, 36 trucks), George Moving & Storage Inc (Freedom, 32 trucks), Parks Moving & Storage Inc (Warrendale, 31 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from West Virginia into Pennsylvania, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Huntington to Pittsburgh
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 223 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Pittsburgh
A local move inside Pittsburgh later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $495 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,506 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Pittsburgh are Akron (about 106 mi), Cleveland (about 134 mi), Erie (about 136 mi).
Other routes from Huntington
All routes from Huntington, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington to Charleston, WV | ~52 mi | $445 – $719 |
| Huntington to Columbus, OH | ~129 mi | $581 – $774 |
| Huntington to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,338 mi | $10,521 – $14,028 |
Also moving to Pittsburgh: from Akron, OH, from Cleveland, OH, from Erie, PA, from Frederick, MD.
Huntington to Pittsburgh moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Huntington to Pittsburgh?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 223 miles cost about $753 – $1,004 for a studio, $1,004 – $1,338 for a two-bedroom home and $1,154 – $1,539 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Huntington to Pittsburgh take?
The drive is about 4 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Huntington to Pittsburgh?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $482 – $642 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,004 – $1,338 with full-service movers; a moving container is $723 – $963.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Huntington to Pittsburgh?
Yes. Huntington is in West Virginia and Pittsburgh is in Pennsylvania, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 5 listed movers within 30 miles of Huntington hold it.
How many people move from Huntington to Pittsburgh each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 21 people a year (margin of error ±31) moved from Cabell County, which contains Huntington, to Allegheny County, which contains Pittsburgh.
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.