Moving from Colorado to South Carolina
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Denver and Charleston it is about 1,714 miles and 4 days on the road (about 31 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,477 to 1,762 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.
- ~1,714 miDenver → Charleston
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,713+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 3,280 people moved from Colorado to South Carolina in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,584), and about 958 went the other way. Between Denver and Charleston it is about 1,714 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,713 – $10,284 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 131 movers based in Colorado hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Colorado to South Carolina
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,280 people a year (±1,584), against about 958 (±476) from South Carolina to Colorado, so South Carolina gains about 2,322 people a year on this exchange. Colorado is the 15th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | York County | 318 ±389* |
| Jefferson County | Aiken County | 176 ±260* |
| El Paso County | Richland County | 169 ±119 |
| Arapahoe County | Aiken County | 136 ±173* |
| Jefferson County | Berkeley County | 101 ±153* |
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.
Denver 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 Colorado and South Carolina.
Cost of moving from Colorado to South Carolina
At about 1,714 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,713 – $10,284 for a two-bedroom home and $8,870 – $11,827 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,553 – $7,404; a freight trailer is $3,702 – $4,936.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,785 – $7,713 | $4,165 – $5,553 | $2,777 – $3,702 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,942 – $9,256 | $4,998 – $6,664 | $3,332 – $4,443 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,713 – $10,284 | $5,553 – $7,404 | $3,702 – $4,936 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,870 – $11,827 | $6,386 – $8,515 | $4,258 – $5,677 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,027 – $13,369 | $7,219 – $9,626 | $4,813 – $6,417 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,570 – $15,426 | $8,330 – $11,107 | $5,553 – $7,404 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,714 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 Colorado to South Carolina
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs to Greenville | ~1,477 mi | 7–14 days | $6,647 – $8,862 | $7,643 – $10,191 |
| Aurora to Greenville | ~1,489 mi | 7–14 days | $6,701 – $8,934 | $7,706 – $10,274 |
| Denver to Greenville | ~1,496 mi | 7–14 days | $6,732 – $8,976 | $7,742 – $10,322 |
| Fort Collins to Greenville | ~1,511 mi | 7–14 days | $6,800 – $9,066 | $7,819 – $10,426 |
| Colorado Springs to Columbia | ~1,586 mi | 7–14 days | $7,137 – $9,516 | $8,208 – $10,943 |
| Aurora to Columbia | ~1,599 mi | 7–14 days | $7,196 – $9,594 | $8,275 – $11,033 |
| Denver to Columbia | ~1,606 mi | 7–14 days | $7,227 – $9,636 | $8,311 – $11,081 |
| Fort Collins to Columbia | ~1,622 mi | 7–14 days | $7,299 – $9,732 | $8,394 – $11,192 |
| Colorado Springs to Charleston | ~1,691 mi | 7–14 days | $7,610 – $10,146 | $8,751 – $11,668 |
| Aurora to Charleston | ~1,707 mi | 7–14 days | $7,682 – $10,242 | $8,834 – $11,778 |
| Denver to Charleston | ~1,714 mi | 7–14 days | $7,713 – $10,284 | $8,870 – $11,827 |
| Colorado Springs to Myrtle Beach | ~1,728 mi | 7–14 days | $7,776 – $10,368 | $8,942 – $11,923 |
| Fort Collins to Charleston | ~1,732 mi | 7–14 days | $7,794 – $10,392 | $8,963 – $11,951 |
| Aurora to Myrtle Beach | ~1,740 mi | 7–14 days | $7,830 – $10,440 | $9,004 – $12,006 |
| Denver to Myrtle Beach | ~1,747 mi | 7–14 days | $7,862 – $10,482 | $9,041 – $12,054 |
| Fort Collins to Myrtle Beach | ~1,762 mi | 7–14 days | $7,929 – $10,572 | $9,118 – $12,158 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Colorado
74 of the 131 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 400 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 247 vehicle inspections (15.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 66 of 399 driver inspections (16.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLCColorado Sprgs, CO · USDOT 44799 | 64 | 12 of 46 | 12 of 64 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLCDenver, CO · USDOT 900253 | 22 | 1 of 15 | 1 of 22 |
| Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLCColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 3590162 | 21 | 0 of 18 | 2 of 21 |
| Bennett's Moving Company IncColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 1321178 | 15 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 15 |
| Classic MoversCanon City, CO · USDOT 2119180 | 14 | 0 of 10 | 0 of 14 |
| Cadogan Tate AspenCarbondale, CO · USDOT 888572 | 13 | 0 of 10 | 1 of 13 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
498 listed household-goods carriers are based in Colorado, 131 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Colorado 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 Colorado. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Colorado
Colorado to South Carolina moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to South Carolina?
Between the two states' main cities, Denver and Charleston, the distance is about 1,714 miles. From our model that is $7,713 – $10,284 for a two-bedroom home and $8,870 – $11,827 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,553 – $7,404 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,702 – $4,936. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Colorado and South Carolina, distances run from 1,477 to 1,762 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Colorado to South Carolina take?
Denver to Charleston is 4 days on the road (about 31 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 Colorado to South Carolina?
Yes. A move from Colorado into South Carolina is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 498 listed movers based in Colorado, 131 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Colorado.
What is the cheapest way to move from Colorado to South Carolina?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,702 – $4,936 for a two-bedroom home over 1,714 miles against $7,713 – $10,284 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,553 – $7,404, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Colorado to South Carolina each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,280 people (±1,584) moved from Colorado to South Carolina that year, against about 958 (±476) from South Carolina to Colorado. That makes Colorado the 15th-largest source of new residents for South Carolina among the states.