Allen, TX → Morgantown, WV · Long-distance move

Movers from Allen to Morgantown

About 1,218 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,850–$7,220, delivery in 3–7 days, 680 carriers on the Allen side and 67 in Morgantown.

1,218 miroad distance
21 h 42 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,850–$7,2202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Allen, Texas
To: Morgantown, West Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 1,218 miles (1,032 straight-line)
Drive time: 21 h 42 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 680 (290 interstate)
Movers at destination: 67 (49 interstate)

Reverse: Morgantown → Allen

Moving from Allen to Morgantown is a long-distance move of roughly 1,218 road miles, heading northeast from Texas to West Virginia.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,850 to $7,220 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 42 min.

On the Allen side there are 680 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (290 of them authorized for interstate work), and 67 around Morgantown (49 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Morgantown.

Allen has a population of about 113,447 and Morgantown about 30,000. Allen is considerably denser (3,963 people per square mile versus 2,981), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in West Virginia than in Texas, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that West Virginia does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Allen to Morgantown

Full-service estimate for 1,218 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,940	$2,370	$2,890
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,910	$3,550	$4,330
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,850	$5,920	$7,220
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,770	$9,470	$11,550
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,680	$13,020	$15,890

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,700–$2,400

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,110–$3,100

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,850–$7,220

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Allen (origin)

Talento Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3841225
MC: 1405142
Based in: Frisco, TX 75078 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 119 trucks, 159 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (214) 843-1030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tforce Direct, Inc

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 8424988
Based in: Dallas, TX 75254 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 66 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (214) 560-9553 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alm Transportation & Trucking INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3500318
MC: 1155089
Based in: Allen, TX 75002 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 60 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (773) 543-4254 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mnm Carrier Group LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3552598
MC: 1190342
Based in: Allen, TX 75013 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (469) 613-0263 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asset Based Intermodal INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 755335
MC: 341318
Based in: Garland, TX 75040 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 44 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (972) 487-9900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smart Motion Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3694862
MC: 1290479
Based in: Frisco, TX 75034 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 43 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (972) 971-1938 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trinity Transportation Solutions INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3492584
MC: 1149997
Based in: Frisco, TX 75035 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (469) 951-7426 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sia Transportation INC

USDOT: 3304680
MC: 1048681
Based in: Plano, TX 75074 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 29 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (972) 479-1995 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 680 movers in Allen

Near Morgantown (destination)

Mts Truck Repair

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mts Enterprise Of Smithfield Pa INC

USDOT: 2369971
MC: 1168953
Based in: Smithfield, PA 15478 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (724) 569-1072 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dalton INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 676273
MC: 315572
Based in: Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (304) 291-0354 Route Verify on FMCSA

Myers Excavation & Contracting

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Myers Contracting And Custom Country Creations

USDOT: 2587599
MC: 907096
Based in: Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 7 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (304) 376-0149 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jack'S Auto INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 440131
MC: 614291
Based in: Mount Morris, PA 15349 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (724) 324-2707 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xclusive Movers LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4252111
MC: 1648375
Based in: Fairmont, WV 26554 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (304) 276-7389 Route Verify on FMCSA

Abate Moving Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Abates Moving Services LLC

USDOT: 3679007
MC: 1278788
Based in: Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (304) 904-7553 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & J Jones Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1858156
MC: 668146
Based in: Smithfield, PA 15478 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (724) 323-4638 Route Verify on FMCSA

Al Do Right Shipping LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3768184
MC: 1344172
Based in: Morgantown, WV 26505 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (681) 209-0629 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 67 movers in Morgantown

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Allen to Morgantown?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,940 to $2,890 for a studio, $2,910 to $4,330 for a one-bedroom, $4,850 to $7,220 for a two-bedroom, $7,770 to $11,550 for a three-bedroom and $10,680 to $15,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Morgantown from Allen?

About 1,218 road miles (1,032 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 42 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Texas into West Virginia makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Allen to Morgantown?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,700 to $2,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,110 to $3,100. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Allen–Morgantown corridor.