Moving to Ames from somewhere in West Virginia? Pick your origin city below for a route page with distance, drive time and a cost estimate. The nearest West Virginia city on this platform is Huntington at about 755 road miles from Ames; the largest, Charleston, is about 804 miles away.
These are interstate moves, so the carrier needs active FMCSA authority. Ames has 55 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers nearby (25 with interstate authority), and the West Virginia cities on this platform account for 139 more.
Typical cost (Ames ↔ Charleston, 804 miles)
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,510 | $1,850 | $2,250 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,270 | $2,770 | $3,380 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,780 | $4,620 | $5,630 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,060 | $7,390 | $9,010 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,330 | $10,150 | $12,390 |
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Distance is pre-filled for West Virginia → Ames, IA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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