Moving from Georgia to South Carolina
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Atlanta and Charleston it is about 310 miles and about 6 hours; the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 76 to 415 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.
- ~310 miAtlanta → Charleston
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,395+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 16,024 people moved from Georgia to South Carolina in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,513), and about 16,878 went the other way. Between Atlanta and Charleston it is about 310 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,395 – $1,860 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 222 movers based in Georgia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Georgia to South Carolina
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 16,024 people a year (±3,513), against about 16,878 (±4,012) from South Carolina to Georgia, so South Carolina loses about 854 people a year on this exchange. Georgia is the 4th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond County | Aiken County | 885 ±353 |
| Columbia County | Aiken County | 485 ±205 |
| Camden County | Berkeley County | 323 ±245 |
| Effingham County | Marlboro County | 256 ±340* |
| Richmond County | Lexington County | 229 ±161 |
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.
Atlanta 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 Georgia and South Carolina.
Cost of moving from Georgia to South Carolina
At about 310 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,395 – $1,860 for a two-bedroom home and $1,604 – $2,139 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,004 – $1,339; a freight trailer is $670 – $893.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,046 – $1,395 | $753 – $1,004 | $502 – $670 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,256 – $1,674 | $904 – $1,205 | $603 – $804 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,395 – $1,860 | $1,004 – $1,339 | $670 – $893 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,604 – $2,139 | $1,155 – $1,540 | $770 – $1,027 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,814 – $2,418 | $1,306 – $1,741 | $870 – $1,161 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,093 – $2,790 | $1,507 – $2,009 | $1,004 – $1,339 |
Transport only, for an estimated 310 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 Georgia to South Carolina
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 7 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta to Columbia | ~76 mi | Same day | $455 – $747 | $759 – $1,371 |
| Savannah to Charleston | ~97 mi | Same day | $455 – $747 | $759 – $1,371 |
| Augusta to Greenville | ~115 mi | 1–3 days | $518 – $690 | $595 – $794 |
| Augusta to Charleston | ~148 mi | 1–3 days | $666 – $888 | $766 – $1,021 |
| Savannah to Columbia | ~155 mi | 1–3 days | $698 – $930 | $802 – $1,070 |
| Atlanta to Greenville | ~159 mi | 1–3 days | $716 – $954 | $823 – $1,097 |
| Savannah to Myrtle Beach | ~199 mi | 1–3 days | $896 – $1,194 | $1,030 – $1,373 |
| Augusta to Myrtle Beach | ~208 mi | 1–3 days | $936 – $1,248 | $1,076 – $1,435 |
| Atlanta to Columbia | ~225 mi | 1–3 days | $1,013 – $1,350 | $1,164 – $1,553 |
| Savannah to Greenville | ~240 mi | 1–3 days | $1,080 – $1,440 | $1,242 – $1,656 |
| Columbus to Greenville | ~251 mi | 1–3 days | $1,130 – $1,506 | $1,299 – $1,732 |
| Columbus to Columbia | ~285 mi | 1–3 days | $1,283 – $1,710 | $1,475 – $1,967 |
| Atlanta to Charleston | ~310 mi | 1–3 days | $1,395 – $1,860 | $1,604 – $2,139 |
| Columbus to Charleston | ~335 mi | 1–3 days | $1,508 – $2,010 | $1,734 – $2,311 |
| Atlanta to Myrtle Beach | ~369 mi | 1–3 days | $1,661 – $2,214 | $1,910 – $2,546 |
| Columbus to Myrtle Beach | ~415 mi | 3–7 days | $1,868 – $2,490 | $2,148 – $2,863 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Georgia
134 of the 222 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 603 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 20 of 221 vehicle inspections (9.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 142 of 599 driver inspections (23.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Power Moving LLCAtlanta, GA · USDOT 3840355 | 54 | 1 of 29 | 10 of 54 |
| Wirks Moving & Storage IncMarietta, GA · USDOT 1942465 | 26 | 0 of 6 | 5 of 26 |
| Out of State MovingAtlanta, GA · USDOT 3528157 | 22 | 1 of 10 | 3 of 22 |
| Atlanta Peach Movers IncDoraville, GA · USDOT 797586 | 20 | 0 of 11 | 0 of 20 |
| Bulldog Movers IncDoraville, GA · USDOT 1187702 | 16 | 0 of 5 | 8 of 16 |
| Atlanta Miracle Movers LLCGrayson, GA · USDOT 2568757 | 16 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 16 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
695 listed household-goods carriers are based in Georgia, 222 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Georgia 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 Georgia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Georgia
Georgia to South Carolina moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Georgia to South Carolina?
Between the two states' main cities, Atlanta and Charleston, the distance is about 310 miles. From our model that is $1,395 – $1,860 for a two-bedroom home and $1,604 – $2,139 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,004 – $1,339 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $670 – $893. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Georgia and South Carolina, distances run from 76 to 415 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Georgia to South Carolina take?
Atlanta to Charleston is about 6 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Georgia to South Carolina?
Yes. A move from Georgia into South Carolina is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 695 listed movers based in Georgia, 222 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Georgia.
What is the cheapest way to move from Georgia to South Carolina?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $670 – $893 for a two-bedroom home over 310 miles against $1,395 – $1,860 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,004 – $1,339, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Georgia to South Carolina each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 16,024 people (±3,513) moved from Georgia to South Carolina that year, against about 16,878 (±4,012) from South Carolina to Georgia. That makes Georgia the 4th-largest source of new residents for South Carolina among the states.