Moving from Louisiana to South Carolina
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New Orleans and Charleston it is about 733 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 654 to 1,007 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.
- ~733 miNew Orleans → Charleston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,299+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 1,737 people moved from Louisiana to South Carolina in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,182), and about 967 went the other way. Between New Orleans and Charleston it is about 733 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,299 – $4,398 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 32 movers based in Louisiana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Louisiana to South Carolina
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,737 people a year (±1,182), against about 967 (±661) from South Carolina to Louisiana, so South Carolina gains about 770 people a year on this exchange. Louisiana is the 24th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Parish | York County | 119 ±178* |
| St. Landry Parish | Beaufort County | 87 ±119* |
| Rapides Parish | Greenville County | 85 ±87* |
| Lafayette Parish | Oconee County | 82 ±129* |
| Caddo Parish | Horry County | 75 ±81* |
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.
New Orleans 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 Louisiana and South Carolina.
Cost of moving from Louisiana to South Carolina
At about 733 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,299 – $4,398 for a two-bedroom home and $3,793 – $5,058 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,375 – $3,167; a freight trailer is $1,583 – $2,111.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,474 – $3,299 | $1,781 – $2,375 | $1,187 – $1,583 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,969 – $3,958 | $2,137 – $2,850 | $1,425 – $1,900 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,299 – $4,398 | $2,375 – $3,167 | $1,583 – $2,111 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,793 – $5,058 | $2,731 – $3,642 | $1,821 – $2,428 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,288 – $5,717 | $3,087 – $4,117 | $2,058 – $2,744 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,948 – $6,597 | $3,562 – $4,750 | $2,375 – $3,167 |
Transport only, for an estimated 733 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 Louisiana to South Carolina
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans to Greenville | ~654 mi | 3–7 days | $2,943 – $3,924 | $3,384 – $4,513 |
| Baton Rouge to Greenville | ~693 mi | 3–7 days | $3,119 – $4,158 | $3,586 – $4,782 |
| New Orleans to Columbia | ~698 mi | 3–7 days | $3,141 – $4,188 | $3,612 – $4,816 |
| New Orleans to Charleston | ~733 mi | 3–7 days | $3,299 – $4,398 | $3,793 – $5,058 |
| Baton Rouge to Columbia | ~748 mi | 3–7 days | $3,366 – $4,488 | $3,871 – $5,161 |
| Lafayette to Greenville | ~753 mi | 3–7 days | $3,389 – $4,518 | $3,897 – $5,196 |
| Shreveport to Greenville | ~783 mi | 3–7 days | $3,524 – $4,698 | $4,052 – $5,403 |
| Baton Rouge to Charleston | ~794 mi | 3–7 days | $3,573 – $4,764 | $4,109 – $5,479 |
| Lafayette to Columbia | ~810 mi | 3–7 days | $3,645 – $4,860 | $4,192 – $5,589 |
| New Orleans to Myrtle Beach | ~823 mi | 3–7 days | $3,704 – $4,938 | $4,259 – $5,679 |
| Lafayette to Charleston | ~856 mi | 3–7 days | $3,852 – $5,136 | $4,430 – $5,906 |
| Shreveport to Columbia | ~864 mi | 3–7 days | $3,888 – $5,184 | $4,471 – $5,962 |
| Baton Rouge to Myrtle Beach | ~879 mi | 3–7 days | $3,956 – $5,274 | $4,549 – $6,065 |
| Shreveport to Charleston | ~936 mi | 3–7 days | $4,212 – $5,616 | $4,844 – $6,458 |
| Lafayette to Myrtle Beach | ~941 mi | 3–7 days | $4,235 – $5,646 | $4,870 – $6,493 |
| Shreveport to Myrtle Beach | ~1,007 mi | 3–7 days | $4,532 – $6,042 | $5,211 – $6,948 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Louisiana
9 of the 32 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 51 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 24 vehicle inspections (25.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 51 driver inspections (15.7%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Storage and Transfer CoPort Barre, LA · USDOT 709375 | 20 | 3 of 11 | 1 of 20 |
| Advantage Moving and Storage IncLeesville, LA · USDOT 1407874 | 10 | 0 of 5 | 4 of 10 |
| American Moving and Storage of Leesville IncLeesville, LA · USDOT 205336 | 9 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 9 |
| American Machinery Movers IncJefferson, LA · USDOT 237453 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Atmosphere MoversMandeville, LA · USDOT 1043891 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Baton Rouge LLCBaton Rouge, LA · USDOT 1980694 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
70 listed household-goods carriers are based in Louisiana, 32 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Louisiana 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 Louisiana. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Louisiana
Louisiana to South Carolina moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Louisiana to South Carolina?
Between the two states' main cities, New Orleans and Charleston, the distance is about 733 miles. From our model that is $3,299 – $4,398 for a two-bedroom home and $3,793 – $5,058 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,375 – $3,167 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,583 – $2,111. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Louisiana and South Carolina, distances run from 654 to 1,007 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Louisiana to South Carolina take?
New Orleans to Charleston is 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Louisiana to South Carolina?
Yes. A move from Louisiana into South Carolina is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 70 listed movers based in Louisiana, 32 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Louisiana.
What is the cheapest way to move from Louisiana to South Carolina?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,583 – $2,111 for a two-bedroom home over 733 miles against $3,299 – $4,398 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,375 – $3,167, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Louisiana to South Carolina each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,737 people (±1,182) moved from Louisiana to South Carolina that year, against about 967 (±661) from South Carolina to Louisiana. That makes Louisiana the 24th-largest source of new residents for South Carolina among the states.