Moving from West Virginia to 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 (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.
- ~1,147 miCharleston → Houston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,162+2-bedroom, movers
- 32City routes priced
In short
About 520 people moved from West Virginia to Texas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±348), and about 2,296 went the other way. Between Charleston and Houston it is about 1,147 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,162 – $6,882 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 14 movers based in West Virginia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from West Virginia to Texas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 520 people a year (±348), against about 2,296 (±945) from Texas to West Virginia, so Texas loses about 1,776 people a year on this exchange. West Virginia is the 50th-largest of the 50 states sending people to Texas; Texas took in about 556,156 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County | Harris County | 164 ±175* |
| Kanawha County | Travis County | 82 ±117* |
| Jefferson County | Denton County | 73 ±111* |
| Mason County | Nueces County | 70 ±103* |
| Monongalia County | Harris County | 70 ±88* |
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 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. 2 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.
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 Texas end, 2,409 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Texas, moving costs in Texas, or the reverse trip, Texas 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 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. A move from West Virginia into Texas 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 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, about $3,716 – $4,955, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from West Virginia to Texas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 520 people (±348) moved from West Virginia to Texas that year, against about 2,296 (±945) from Texas to West Virginia. That makes West Virginia the 50th-largest source of new residents for Texas among the states.