Moving from Arizona to 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 (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.
- ~2,160 miPhoenix → Charleston
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,720+2-bedroom, movers
- 28City routes priced
In short
About 1,989 people moved from Arizona to South Carolina in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,345), and about 2,858 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Charleston it is about 2,160 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,720 – $12,960 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to South Carolina
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,989 people a year (±1,345), against about 2,858 (±1,755) from South Carolina to Arizona, so South Carolina loses about 869 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 21st-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pima County | Aiken County | 612 ±784* |
| Maricopa County | Richland County | 276 ±121 |
| Maricopa County | Horry County | 205 ±111 |
| Maricopa County | Beaufort County | 172 ±187* |
| Maricopa County | Berkeley County | 117 ±79 |
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.
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. 2 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arizona
52 of the 105 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 231 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 28 of 152 vehicle inspections (18.4%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 231 driver inspections (13.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelback Moving IncPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1635834 | 35 | 0 of 26 | 1 of 35 |
| Just-In Time MovingMesa, AZ · USDOT 1759501 | 32 | 1 of 22 | 0 of 32 |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1829172 | 27 | 8 of 19 | 4 of 27 |
| EZ Moving and Hauling LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 3222455 | 13 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 13 |
| SCM MovingFort Mohave, AZ · USDOT 671253 | 10 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 10 |
| Copperstate Moving LLCGoodyear, AZ · USDOT 2132766 | 9 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
366 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arizona, 105 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arizona 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 Arizona. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Arizona into South Carolina is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 366 listed movers based in Arizona, 105 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arizona.
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, about $6,998 – $9,331, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to South Carolina each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,989 people (±1,345) moved from Arizona to South Carolina that year, against about 2,858 (±1,755) from South Carolina to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 21st-largest source of new residents for South Carolina among the states.