Moving from West Virginiato Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Charleston and Houston 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Charleston to Houston, 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 Texas.
Cost of moving from West Virginia to Texas
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 West Virginia to Texas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 15 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington to McKinney | ~1,018 mi | 3–7 days | $4,581 – $6,108 | $5,268 – $7,024 |
| Huntington to Garland | ~1,028 mi | 3–7 days | $4,626 – $6,168 | $5,320 – $7,093 |
| Huntington to Plano | ~1,029 mi | 3–7 days | $4,631 – $6,174 | $5,325 – $7,100 |
| Huntington to Dallas | ~1,043 mi | 3–7 days | $4,694 – $6,258 | $5,398 – $7,197 |
| Huntington to Irving | ~1,050 mi | 3–7 days | $4,725 – $6,300 | $5,434 – $7,245 |
| Huntington to Arlington | ~1,063 mi | 3–7 days | $4,784 – $6,378 | $5,501 – $7,335 |
| Charleston to McKinney | ~1,065 mi | 3–7 days | $4,793 – $6,390 | $5,511 – $7,349 |
| Charleston to Garland | ~1,074 mi | 3–7 days | $4,833 – $6,444 | $5,558 – $7,411 |
| Charleston to Plano | ~1,075 mi | 3–7 days | $4,838 – $6,450 | $5,563 – $7,418 |
| Huntington to Fort Worth | ~1,075 mi | 3–7 days | $4,838 – $6,450 | $5,563 – $7,418 |
| Charleston to Dallas | ~1,089 mi | 3–7 days | $4,901 – $6,534 | $5,636 – $7,514 |
| Charleston to Irving | ~1,096 mi | 3–7 days | $4,932 – $6,576 | $5,672 – $7,562 |
| Huntington to Houston | ~1,107 mi | 3–7 days | $4,982 – $6,642 | $5,729 – $7,638 |
| Charleston to Arlington | ~1,109 mi | 3–7 days | $4,991 – $6,654 | $5,739 – $7,652 |
| Charleston to Fort Worth | ~1,122 mi | 3–7 days | $5,049 – $6,732 | $5,806 – $7,742 |
| Charleston to Houston | ~1,147 mi | 3–7 days | $5,162 – $6,882 | $5,936 – $7,914 |
| Huntington to Austin | ~1,208 mi | 7–14 days | $5,436 – $7,248 | $6,251 – $8,335 |
| Charleston to Austin | ~1,251 mi | 7–14 days | $5,630 – $7,506 | $6,474 – $8,632 |
| Huntington to Amarillo | ~1,275 mi | 7–14 days | $5,738 – $7,650 | $6,598 – $8,798 |
| Huntington to San Antonio | ~1,292 mi | 7–14 days | $5,814 – $7,752 | $6,686 – $8,915 |
| Huntington to Corpus Christi | ~1,322 mi | 7–14 days | $5,949 – $7,932 | $6,841 – $9,122 |
| Huntington to Lubbock | ~1,324 mi | 7–14 days | $5,958 – $7,944 | $6,852 – $9,136 |
| Charleston to Amarillo | ~1,325 mi | 7–14 days | $5,963 – $7,950 | $6,857 – $9,142 |
| Charleston to San Antonio | ~1,334 mi | 7–14 days | $6,003 – $8,004 | $6,903 – $9,205 |
| Charleston to Corpus Christi | ~1,361 mi | 7–14 days | $6,125 – $8,166 | $7,043 – $9,391 |
| Charleston to Lubbock | ~1,373 mi | 7–14 days | $6,179 – $8,238 | $7,105 – $9,474 |
| Huntington to Laredo | ~1,442 mi | 7–14 days | $6,489 – $8,652 | $7,462 – $9,950 |
| Huntington to McAllen | ~1,453 mi | 7–14 days | $6,539 – $8,718 | $7,519 – $10,026 |
| Charleston to Laredo | ~1,483 mi | 7–14 days | $6,674 – $8,898 | $7,675 – $10,233 |
| Charleston to McAllen | ~1,490 mi | 7–14 days | $6,705 – $8,940 | $7,711 – $10,281 |
| Huntington to El Paso | ~1,667 mi | 7–14 days | $7,502 – $10,002 | $8,627 – $11,502 |
| Charleston to El Paso | ~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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,147 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in West Virginia
24 household-goods carriers in West Virginia are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Lambert Transfer Company Inc, Poca · USDOT 137400 · 9 trucks
- Xclusive Movers Llc, Fairmont · USDOT 4252111 · 5 trucks
- Abate Moving Service, Morgantown · USDOT 3679007 · 4 trucks
- Belt Transfer Company Inc, Ravenswood · USDOT 2408 · 4 trucks
- Herbs Hauling And Moving Llc, Kearneysville · USDOT 4208111 · 2 trucks
At the Texas end
2,438 household-goods carriers are based in Texas — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Houston runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $5,162 – $6,882 | $6,453 – $8,603 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,936 – $7,914 | $7,420 – $9,893 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from West Virginia
West Virginia to Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from West Virginia to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Charleston and Houston, 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 West Virginia and Texas, distances run from 1,018 to 1,717 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from West Virginia to Texas take?
Charleston to Houston 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 West Virginia to Texas?
Yes. Any move that crosses from West Virginia into Texas is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from West Virginia to Texas?
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $7,420 – $9,893 rather than $5,936 – $7,914.