Moving from West Virginia to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Charleston and Minneapolis it is about 879 miles and 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 756 to 879 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.
- ~879 miCharleston → Minneapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,956+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 0 people moved from West Virginia to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±157), and about 0 went the other way. Between Charleston and Minneapolis it is about 879 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,956 – $5,274 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 14 movers based in West Virginia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from West Virginia to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 0 people a year (±157), against about 0 (±206) from Minnesota to West Virginia, so Minnesota gains about 0 people a year on this exchange. West Virginia is the 47th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Minnesota; Minnesota took in about 104,339 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | Stearns County | 31 ±48* |
| Preston County | Waseca County | 10 ±20* |
| Monongalia County | Martin County | 10 ±11* |
| Wood County | Lac Qui Parle County | 2 ±4* |
| Wood County | Otter Tail County | 2 ±3* |
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.
Charleston to Minneapolis, 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 West Virginia and Minnesota.
Cost of moving from West Virginia to Minnesota
At about 879 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,956 – $5,274 for a two-bedroom home and $4,549 – $6,065 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,848 – $3,797; a freight trailer is $1,899 – $2,532.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,967 – $3,956 | $2,136 – $2,848 | $1,424 – $1,899 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,560 – $4,747 | $2,563 – $3,418 | $1,709 – $2,278 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,956 – $5,274 | $2,848 – $3,797 | $1,899 – $2,532 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,549 – $6,065 | $3,275 – $4,367 | $2,183 – $2,911 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,142 – $6,856 | $3,702 – $4,936 | $2,468 – $3,291 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,933 – $7,911 | $4,272 – $5,696 | $2,848 – $3,797 |
Transport only, for an estimated 879 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 West Virginia to Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington to Rochester | ~756 mi | 3–7 days | $3,402 – $4,536 | $3,912 – $5,216 |
| Charleston to Rochester | ~799 mi | 3–7 days | $3,596 – $4,794 | $4,135 – $5,513 |
| Huntington to Saint Paul | ~828 mi | 3–7 days | $3,726 – $4,968 | $4,285 – $5,713 |
| Huntington to Minneapolis | ~837 mi | 3–7 days | $3,767 – $5,022 | $4,331 – $5,775 |
| Charleston to Saint Paul | ~870 mi | 3–7 days | $3,915 – $5,220 | $4,502 – $6,003 |
| Charleston to Minneapolis | ~879 mi | 3–7 days | $3,956 – $5,274 | $4,549 – $6,065 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in West Virginia
7 of the 14 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 77 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 46 vehicle inspections (6.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 9 of 77 driver inspections (11.7%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert Transfer Company IncPoca, WV · USDOT 137400 | 44 | 0 of 27 | 1 of 44 |
| Abate Moving ServiceMorgantown, WV · USDOT 3679007 | 12 | 2 of 8 | 0 of 12 |
| Xclusive Movers LLCFairmont, WV · USDOT 4252111 | 11 | 1 of 5 | 4 of 11 |
| Belt Transfer Company IncRavenswood, WV · USDOT 2408 | 5 | 0 of 3 | 2 of 5 |
| Livingston Brothers Moving LLCWheeling, WV · USDOT 3310974 | 2 | none inspected | 2 of 2 |
| Watts Brothers Moving and Storage SystemsHuntington, WV · USDOT 587135 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
23 listed household-goods carriers are based in West Virginia, 14 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the West Virginia directory ranks them. At the Minnesota end, 273 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Minnesota, moving costs in Minnesota, or the reverse trip, Minnesota to West Virginia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from West Virginia
West Virginia to Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from West Virginia to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Charleston and Minneapolis, the distance is about 879 miles. From our model that is $3,956 – $5,274 for a two-bedroom home and $4,549 – $6,065 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,848 – $3,797 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,899 – $2,532. Across the 6 city pairs we price between West Virginia and Minnesota, distances run from 756 to 879 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from West Virginia to Minnesota take?
Charleston to Minneapolis is 2 days on the road (about 16 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 West Virginia to Minnesota?
Yes. A move from West Virginia into Minnesota is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 23 listed movers based in West Virginia, 14 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within West Virginia.
What is the cheapest way to move from West Virginia to Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,899 – $2,532 for a two-bedroom home over 879 miles against $3,956 – $5,274 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,848 – $3,797, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from West Virginia to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 0 people (±157) moved from West Virginia to Minnesota that year, against about 0 (±206) from Minnesota to West Virginia. That makes West Virginia the 47th-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.