Moving from Alabamato 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 16 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 467 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Alabama
170 household-goods carriers in Alabama are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Coleman American Moving Services Inc, Midland City · USDOT 148986 · 332 trucks
- Covan World-Wide Movingincorporated, Midland City · USDOT 256677 · 208 trucks
- Coleman Worldwide Moving Llc, Midland City · USDOT 2897746 · 191 trucks
- New Latitude Moving Admiral Movers Motivated Movers, Birmingham · USDOT 2179652 · 52 trucks
- Thompson Delivery Services Colwright, Birmingham · USDOT 713589 · 31 trucks
At the South Carolina end
186 household-goods carriers are based in South Carolina — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Charleston runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,102 – $2,802 | $2,628 – $3,503 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,417 – $3,222 | $3,021 – $4,028 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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. Any move that crosses from Alabama into South Carolina is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $3,021 – $4,028 rather than $2,417 – $3,222.