Moving from Arizonato South Carolina
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Charleston it is about 2,160 miles and 5 days on the road (about 39 hours of driving); the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,924 to 2,218 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Phoenix 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 Arizona and South Carolina.
Cost of moving from Arizona to South Carolina
At about 2,160 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,720 – $12,960 for a two-bedroom home and $11,178 – $14,904 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,998 – $9,331; a freight trailer is $4,666 – $6,221.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,290 – $9,720 | $5,249 – $6,998 | $3,499 – $4,666 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,748 – $11,664 | $6,299 – $8,398 | $4,199 – $5,599 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,720 – $12,960 | $6,998 – $9,331 | $4,666 – $6,221 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,178 – $14,904 | $8,048 – $10,731 | $5,365 – $7,154 |
| 4 bedrooms | $12,636 – $16,848 | $9,098 – $12,131 | $6,065 – $8,087 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $14,580 – $19,440 | $10,498 – $13,997 | $6,998 – $9,331 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,160 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 Arizona to South Carolina
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 28 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Greenville | ~1,924 mi | 7–14 days | $8,658 – $11,544 | $9,957 – $13,276 |
| Gilbert to Greenville | ~1,955 mi | 7–14 days | $8,798 – $11,730 | $10,117 – $13,490 |
| Mesa to Greenville | ~1,959 mi | 7–14 days | $8,816 – $11,754 | $10,138 – $13,517 |
| Chandler to Greenville | ~1,963 mi | 7–14 days | $8,834 – $11,778 | $10,159 – $13,545 |
| Scottsdale to Greenville | ~1,964 mi | 7–14 days | $8,838 – $11,784 | $10,164 – $13,552 |
| Tempe to Greenville | ~1,966 mi | 7–14 days | $8,847 – $11,796 | $10,174 – $13,565 |
| Phoenix to Greenville | ~1,975 mi | 7–14 days | $8,888 – $11,850 | $10,221 – $13,628 |
| Tucson to Columbia | ~2,018 mi | 7–14 days | $9,081 – $12,108 | $10,443 – $13,924 |
| Gilbert to Columbia | ~2,052 mi | 7–14 days | $9,234 – $12,312 | $10,619 – $14,159 |
| Mesa to Columbia | ~2,057 mi | 7–14 days | $9,257 – $12,342 | $10,645 – $14,193 |
| Chandler to Columbia | ~2,060 mi | 7–14 days | $9,270 – $12,360 | $10,661 – $14,214 |
| Scottsdale to Columbia | ~2,062 mi | 7–14 days | $9,279 – $12,372 | $10,671 – $14,228 |
| Tempe to Columbia | ~2,064 mi | 7–14 days | $9,288 – $12,384 | $10,681 – $14,242 |
| Phoenix to Columbia | ~2,072 mi | 7–14 days | $9,324 – $12,432 | $10,723 – $14,297 |
| Tucson to Charleston | ~2,101 mi | 7–14 days | $9,455 – $12,606 | $10,873 – $14,497 |
| Gilbert to Charleston | ~2,140 mi | 7–14 days | $9,630 – $12,840 | $11,075 – $14,766 |
| Mesa to Charleston | ~2,144 mi | 7–14 days | $9,648 – $12,864 | $11,095 – $14,794 |
| Chandler to Charleston | ~2,147 mi | 7–14 days | $9,662 – $12,882 | $11,111 – $14,814 |
| Scottsdale to Charleston | ~2,150 mi | 7–14 days | $9,675 – $12,900 | $11,126 – $14,835 |
| Tempe to Charleston | ~2,151 mi | 7–14 days | $9,680 – $12,906 | $11,131 – $14,842 |
| Phoenix to Charleston | ~2,160 mi | 7–14 days | $9,720 – $12,960 | $11,178 – $14,904 |
| Tucson to Myrtle Beach | ~2,164 mi | 7–14 days | $9,738 – $12,984 | $11,199 – $14,932 |
| Gilbert to Myrtle Beach | ~2,198 mi | 7–14 days | $9,891 – $13,188 | $11,375 – $15,166 |
| Mesa to Myrtle Beach | ~2,202 mi | 7–14 days | $9,909 – $13,212 | $11,395 – $15,194 |
| Chandler to Myrtle Beach | ~2,206 mi | 7–14 days | $9,927 – $13,236 | $11,416 – $15,221 |
| Scottsdale to Myrtle Beach | ~2,207 mi | 7–14 days | $9,932 – $13,242 | $11,421 – $15,228 |
| Tempe to Myrtle Beach | ~2,209 mi | 7–14 days | $9,941 – $13,254 | $11,432 – $15,242 |
| Phoenix to Myrtle Beach | ~2,218 mi | 7–14 days | $9,981 – $13,308 | $11,478 – $15,304 |
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 2,160 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 Arizona
373 household-goods carriers in Arizona are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Dircks Moving & Logistics, Phoenix · USDOT 923640 · 24 trucks
- Muscular Moving Men Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 1829172 · 22 trucks
- Camelback Moving Inc, Phoenix · USDOT 1635834 · 20 trucks
- M&S Trucking And Moving Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 4035484 · 20 trucks
- Just-In Time Moving, Mesa · USDOT 1759501 · 20 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 | $9,720 – $12,960 | $12,150 – $16,200 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,178 – $14,904 | $13,973 – $18,630 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 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 Arizona
Arizona to South Carolina moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to South Carolina?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Charleston, the distance is about 2,160 miles. From our model that is $9,720 – $12,960 for a two-bedroom home and $11,178 – $14,904 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,998 – $9,331 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,666 – $6,221. Across the 28 city pairs we price between Arizona and South Carolina, distances run from 1,924 to 2,218 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to South Carolina take?
Phoenix to Charleston is 5 days on the road (about 39 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arizona to South Carolina?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Arizona 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 Arizona to South Carolina?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,666 – $6,221 for a two-bedroom home over 2,160 miles against $9,720 – $12,960 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 $13,973 – $18,630 rather than $11,178 – $14,904.