Moving from Connecticut to South Carolina
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Hartford and Charleston it is about 860 miles and 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 683 to 860 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.
- ~860 miHartford → Charleston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,870+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 2,211 people moved from Connecticut to South Carolina in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,126), and about 1,027 went the other way. Between Hartford and Charleston it is about 860 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,870 – $5,160 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 101 movers based in Connecticut hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Connecticut to South Carolina
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,211 people a year (±1,126), against about 1,027 (±603) from South Carolina to Connecticut, so South Carolina gains about 1,184 people a year on this exchange. Connecticut is the 20th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford County | Aiken County | 312 ±395* |
| New Haven County | Aiken County | 272 ±298* |
| Hartford County | Horry County | 257 ±194 |
| Fairfield County | Sumter County | 203 ±178 |
| Fairfield County | Charleston County | 181 ±232* |
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.
Hartford 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 Connecticut and South Carolina.
Cost of moving from Connecticut to South Carolina
At about 860 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,870 – $5,160 for a two-bedroom home and $4,450 – $5,934 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,786 – $3,715; a freight trailer is $1,858 – $2,477.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,903 – $3,870 | $2,090 – $2,786 | $1,393 – $1,858 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,483 – $4,644 | $2,508 – $3,344 | $1,672 – $2,229 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,870 – $5,160 | $2,786 – $3,715 | $1,858 – $2,477 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,450 – $5,934 | $3,204 – $4,272 | $2,136 – $2,848 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,031 – $6,708 | $3,622 – $4,830 | $2,415 – $3,220 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,805 – $7,740 | $4,180 – $5,573 | $2,786 – $3,715 |
Transport only, for an estimated 860 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 Connecticut to South Carolina
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford to Myrtle Beach | ~683 mi | 3–7 days | $3,074 – $4,098 | $3,535 – $4,713 |
| Bridgeport to Myrtle Beach | ~703 mi | 3–7 days | $3,164 – $4,218 | $3,638 – $4,851 |
| New Haven to Myrtle Beach | ~721 mi | 3–7 days | $3,245 – $4,326 | $3,731 – $4,975 |
| Stamford to Columbia | ~743 mi | 3–7 days | $3,344 – $4,458 | $3,845 – $5,127 |
| Stamford to Greenville | ~752 mi | 3–7 days | $3,384 – $4,512 | $3,892 – $5,189 |
| Hartford to Myrtle Beach | ~760 mi | 3–7 days | $3,420 – $4,560 | $3,933 – $5,244 |
| Bridgeport to Columbia | ~765 mi | 3–7 days | $3,443 – $4,590 | $3,959 – $5,278 |
| Bridgeport to Greenville | ~775 mi | 3–7 days | $3,488 – $4,650 | $4,011 – $5,347 |
| New Haven to Columbia | ~783 mi | 3–7 days | $3,524 – $4,698 | $4,052 – $5,403 |
| Stamford to Charleston | ~783 mi | 3–7 days | $3,524 – $4,698 | $4,052 – $5,403 |
| New Haven to Greenville | ~794 mi | 3–7 days | $3,573 – $4,764 | $4,109 – $5,479 |
| Bridgeport to Charleston | ~803 mi | 3–7 days | $3,614 – $4,818 | $4,156 – $5,541 |
| Hartford to Columbia | ~820 mi | 3–7 days | $3,690 – $4,920 | $4,243 – $5,658 |
| New Haven to Charleston | ~821 mi | 3–7 days | $3,695 – $4,926 | $4,249 – $5,665 |
| Hartford to Greenville | ~829 mi | 3–7 days | $3,731 – $4,974 | $4,290 – $5,720 |
| Hartford to Charleston | ~860 mi | 3–7 days | $3,870 – $5,160 | $4,450 – $5,934 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Connecticut
56 of the 101 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 372 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 36 of 209 vehicle inspections (17.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 47 of 372 driver inspections (12.6%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984Greenwich, CT · USDOT 2396811 | 33 | 4 of 25 | 5 of 33 |
| Siracusa Group Moving AllianceNew Britain, CT · USDOT 352585 | 29 | 2 of 16 | 1 of 29 |
| Lippincott Van LinesWinsted, CT · USDOT 731441 | 27 | 4 of 17 | 3 of 27 |
| Action Moving and Storage and Logistics LLCWest Haven, CT · USDOT 806405 | 23 | 0 of 15 | 1 of 23 |
| Z T E Van LinesVernon Rockville, CT · USDOT 3313395 | 21 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 21 |
| Rt Relocation LLCCheshire, CT · USDOT 3285714 | 17 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 17 |
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 Connecticut, 101 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Connecticut 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 Connecticut. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Connecticut
Connecticut to South Carolina moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to South Carolina?
Between the two states' main cities, Hartford and Charleston, the distance is about 860 miles. From our model that is $3,870 – $5,160 for a two-bedroom home and $4,450 – $5,934 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,786 – $3,715 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,858 – $2,477. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Connecticut and South Carolina, distances run from 683 to 860 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Connecticut to South Carolina take?
Hartford to Charleston is 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving). 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 Connecticut to South Carolina?
Yes. A move from Connecticut 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 Connecticut, 101 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Connecticut.
What is the cheapest way to move from Connecticut to South Carolina?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,858 – $2,477 for a two-bedroom home over 860 miles against $3,870 – $5,160 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,786 – $3,715, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Connecticut to South Carolina each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,211 people (±1,126) moved from Connecticut to South Carolina that year, against about 1,027 (±603) from South Carolina to Connecticut. That makes Connecticut the 20th-largest source of new residents for South Carolina among the states.