Moving from West Virginia to Montana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Charleston and Billings it is about 1,705 miles and 4 days on the road (about 31 hours of driving); the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,657 to 2,021 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.
- ~1,705 miCharleston → Billings
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,673+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 177 people moved from West Virginia to Montana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±294), and about 178 went the other way. Between Charleston and Billings it is about 1,705 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,673 – $10,230 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 14 movers based in West Virginia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from West Virginia to Montana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 177 people a year (±294), against about 178 (±224) from Montana to West Virginia, so Montana loses about 1 people a year on this exchange. West Virginia is the 33rd-largest of the 45 states sending people to Montana; Montana took in about 35,735 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | Lewis and Clark County | 28 ±36* |
| Kanawha County | Carbon County | 15 ±21* |
| Monongalia County | Gallatin County | 12 ±17* |
| Marion County | Park County | 6 ±12* |
| Monongalia County | Cascade County | 4 ±9* |
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 Billings, 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 Montana.
Cost of moving from West Virginia to Montana
At about 1,705 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,673 – $10,230 for a two-bedroom home and $8,823 – $11,764 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,524 – $7,366; a freight trailer is $3,683 – $4,910.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,754 – $7,673 | $4,143 – $5,524 | $2,762 – $3,683 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,905 – $9,207 | $4,972 – $6,629 | $3,315 – $4,419 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,673 – $10,230 | $5,524 – $7,366 | $3,683 – $4,910 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,823 – $11,764 | $6,353 – $8,470 | $4,235 – $5,647 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,974 – $13,299 | $7,181 – $9,575 | $4,788 – $6,384 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,509 – $15,345 | $8,286 – $11,048 | $5,524 – $7,366 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,705 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 Montana
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 Billings | ~1,657 mi | 7–14 days | $7,457 – $9,942 | $8,575 – $11,433 |
| Charleston to Billings | ~1,705 mi | 7–14 days | $7,673 – $10,230 | $8,823 – $11,764 |
| Huntington to Missoula | ~1,974 mi | 7–14 days | $8,883 – $11,844 | $10,215 – $13,621 |
| Charleston to Missoula | ~2,021 mi | 7–14 days | $9,095 – $12,126 | $10,459 – $13,945 |
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 Montana end, 30 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Montana, moving costs in Montana, or the reverse trip, Montana 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 Montana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from West Virginia to Montana?
Between the two states' main cities, Charleston and Billings, the distance is about 1,705 miles. From our model that is $7,673 – $10,230 for a two-bedroom home and $8,823 – $11,764 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,524 – $7,366 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,683 – $4,910. Across the 4 city pairs we price between West Virginia and Montana, distances run from 1,657 to 2,021 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from West Virginia to Montana take?
Charleston to Billings is 4 days on the road (about 31 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for West Virginia to Montana?
Yes. A move from West Virginia into Montana 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 Montana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,683 – $4,910 for a two-bedroom home over 1,705 miles against $7,673 – $10,230 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,524 – $7,366, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from West Virginia to Montana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 177 people (±294) moved from West Virginia to Montana that year, against about 178 (±224) from Montana to West Virginia. That makes West Virginia the 33rd-largest source of new residents for Montana among the states.