Moving from Alabama to South Carolina
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Birmingham and Charleston it is about 467 miles and about 8 hours; the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 277 to 670 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.
- ~467 miBirmingham → Charleston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,102+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 2,317 people moved from Alabama to South Carolina in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,297), and about 1,775 went the other way. Between Birmingham and Charleston it is about 467 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,102 – $2,802 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 85 movers based in Alabama hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alabama to South Carolina
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,317 people a year (±1,297), against about 1,775 (±925) from South Carolina to Alabama, so South Carolina gains about 542 people a year on this exchange. Alabama is the 18th-largest of the 49 states sending people to South Carolina; South Carolina took in about 189,282 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County | Greenville County | 203 ±227* |
| Lee County | Greenville County | 153 ±198* |
| Madison County | Saluda County | 124 ±164* |
| Jefferson County | Richland County | 123 ±77 |
| Mobile County | Charleston County | 107 ±114* |
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.
Birmingham to Charleston, 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 Alabama and South Carolina.
Cost of moving from Alabama to South Carolina
At about 467 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,102 – $2,802 for a two-bedroom home and $2,417 – $3,222 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,513 – $2,017; a freight trailer is $1,009 – $1,345.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,576 – $2,102 | $1,135 – $1,513 | $757 – $1,009 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,891 – $2,522 | $1,362 – $1,816 | $908 – $1,210 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,102 – $2,802 | $1,513 – $2,017 | $1,009 – $1,345 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,417 – $3,222 | $1,740 – $2,320 | $1,160 – $1,547 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,732 – $3,643 | $1,967 – $2,623 | $1,311 – $1,748 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,152 – $4,203 | $2,270 – $3,026 | $1,513 – $2,017 |
Transport only, for an estimated 467 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 Alabama to South Carolina
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville to Greenville | ~277 mi | 1–3 days | $1,247 – $1,662 | $1,433 – $1,911 |
| Birmingham to Greenville | ~312 mi | 1–3 days | $1,404 – $1,872 | $1,615 – $2,153 |
| Montgomery to Greenville | ~329 mi | 1–3 days | $1,481 – $1,974 | $1,703 – $2,270 |
| Huntsville to Columbia | ~374 mi | 1–3 days | $1,683 – $2,244 | $1,935 – $2,581 |
| Montgomery to Columbia | ~379 mi | 1–3 days | $1,706 – $2,274 | $1,961 – $2,615 |
| Birmingham to Columbia | ~388 mi | 1–3 days | $1,746 – $2,328 | $2,008 – $2,677 |
| Montgomery to Charleston | ~434 mi | 3–7 days | $1,953 – $2,604 | $2,246 – $2,995 |
| Birmingham to Charleston | ~467 mi | 3–7 days | $2,102 – $2,802 | $2,417 – $3,222 |
| Huntsville to Charleston | ~472 mi | 3–7 days | $2,124 – $2,832 | $2,443 – $3,257 |
| Mobile to Greenville | ~508 mi | 3–7 days | $2,286 – $3,048 | $2,629 – $3,505 |
| Montgomery to Myrtle Beach | ~513 mi | 3–7 days | $2,309 – $3,078 | $2,655 – $3,540 |
| Huntsville to Myrtle Beach | ~519 mi | 3–7 days | $2,336 – $3,114 | $2,686 – $3,581 |
| Birmingham to Myrtle Beach | ~531 mi | 3–7 days | $2,390 – $3,186 | $2,748 – $3,664 |
| Mobile to Columbia | ~546 mi | 3–7 days | $2,457 – $3,276 | $2,826 – $3,767 |
| Mobile to Charleston | ~580 mi | 3–7 days | $2,610 – $3,480 | $3,002 – $4,002 |
| Mobile to Myrtle Beach | ~670 mi | 3–7 days | $3,015 – $4,020 | $3,467 – $4,623 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Alabama
45 of the 85 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 603 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 84 of 349 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 57 of 603 driver inspections (9.5%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covan World-Wide MovingincorporatedMidland City, AL · USDOT 256677 | 138 | 33 of 85 | 6 of 138 |
| Coleman Worldwide Moving LLCMidland City, AL · USDOT 2897746 | 102 | 9 of 68 | 8 of 102 |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncMidland City, AL · USDOT 148986 | 91 | 12 of 41 | 4 of 91 |
| Port City Transfer LLCIrvington, AL · USDOT 3324282 | 41 | 7 of 37 | 1 of 41 |
| E & E Transfer CompanySylacauga, AL · USDOT 3650158 | 37 | 7 of 22 | 3 of 37 |
| McKinney & Sons Transfer LLCLexington, AL · USDOT 1058049 | 28 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 28 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Alabama, 85 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Alabama directory ranks them. At the South Carolina end, 179 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in South Carolina, moving costs in South Carolina, or the reverse trip, South Carolina to Alabama. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Alabama
Alabama to South Carolina moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alabama to South Carolina?
Between the two states' main cities, Birmingham and Charleston, the distance is about 467 miles. From our model that is $2,102 – $2,802 for a two-bedroom home and $2,417 – $3,222 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,513 – $2,017 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,009 – $1,345. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Alabama and South Carolina, distances run from 277 to 670 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alabama to South Carolina take?
Birmingham to Charleston is about 8 hours. 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 Alabama to South Carolina?
Yes. A move from Alabama into South Carolina is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Alabama, 85 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Alabama.
What is the cheapest way to move from Alabama to South Carolina?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,009 – $1,345 for a two-bedroom home over 467 miles against $2,102 – $2,802 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,513 – $2,017, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alabama to South Carolina each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,317 people (±1,297) moved from Alabama to South Carolina that year, against about 1,775 (±925) from South Carolina to Alabama. That makes Alabama the 18th-largest source of new residents for South Carolina among the states.