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Huntington, WV

Elko, NV → Huntington, WV · Cross-country move

Movers from Elko to Huntington

About 2,090 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,620–$9,860, delivery in 5–10 days, 4 carriers on the Elko side and 35 in Huntington.

  • 2,090 miroad distance
  • 36 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,620–$9,8602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,090 miles (1,771 straight-line)
Drive time
36 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
4 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
35 (21 interstate)

Reverse: Huntington → Elko

Moving from Elko to Huntington is a cross-country move of roughly 2,090 road miles, heading east from Nevada 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 $6,620 to $9,860 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 36 hours (5 driving days).

On the Elko side there are 4 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 of them authorized for interstate work), and 35 around Huntington (21 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 Huntington.

Elko has a population of about 21,000 and Huntington about 45,000. Huntington is the denser city (2,888 people per square mile versus 1,152 in Elko), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in West Virginia than in Nevada, 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 Nevada, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Elko to Huntington

Full-service estimate for 2,090 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,650 $3,230 $3,940
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,970 $4,850 $5,910
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,620 $8,080 $9,860
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,600 $12,930 $15,770
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,570 $17,770 $21,680

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,900–$4,090

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

Portable container

$2,890–$4,240

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

Full-service mover

$6,620–$9,860

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

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Typical full-service range.

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

Moving companies for this route

Near Elko (origin)

Naranjoherrera LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
7891195
MC
81751123
Based in
Elko, NV 89801 (23 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (775) 421-7064 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brothers Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4240187
MC
1641943
Based in
Spring Creek, NV 89815 (21 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (669) 282-8000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dlmovers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dobbs Legacy LLC

USDOT
4302230
MC
1681964
Based in
Spring Creek, NV 89815 (21 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (775) 293-1543 Route Verify on FMCSA

Romnick Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4471389
MC
1764767
Based in
Elko, NV 89801 (23 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (775) 622-6232 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 4 movers in Elko

Near Huntington (destination)

Reyburn'S Auto Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
447347
MC
288128
Based in
Huntington, WV 25701 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (304) 522-1171 Route Verify on FMCSA

McGee Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2549718
MC
888099
Based in
Barboursville, WV 25504 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (304) 521-1455 Route Verify on FMCSA

Move Rite Transfer & Storage Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
63078
MC
29666
Based in
Ashland, KY 41101 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (606) 325-1414 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dragon Shop

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Rosco Linthicum

USDOT
1439738
Based in
Huntington, WV 25703 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (304) 525-9596 Route Verify on FMCSA

Watts Brothers Moving And Storage Systems

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Future Enterprises Corporation

USDOT
587135
MC
240681
Based in
Huntington, WV 25701 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (304) 529-2360 Route Verify on FMCSA

Chesapeake Transfer LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1338118
MC
516102
Based in
Chesapeake, OH 45619 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (740) 894-7016 Route Verify on FMCSA

Move Time Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3741195
MC
1324436
Based in
Huntington, WV 25704 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (304) 250-9990 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sab Shippers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4260306
MC
1652790
Based in
Wayne, WV 25570 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (304) 962-8018 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 35 movers in Huntington

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Elko to Huntington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,650 to $3,940 for a studio, $3,970 to $5,910 for a one-bedroom, $6,620 to $9,860 for a two-bedroom, $10,600 to $15,770 for a three-bedroom and $14,570 to $21,680 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Huntington from Elko?

About 2,090 road miles (1,771 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Nevada 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 Elko to Huntington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,900 to $4,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,890 to $4,240. 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 Elko–Huntington corridor.