Moving from Minnesota to South Carolina
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Minneapolis and Charleston it is about 1,286 miles and 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 967 to 1,286 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.
- ~1,286 miMinneapolis → Charleston
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,787+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,255 people moved from Minnesota to South Carolina in 2024 (Census estimate, ±722), and about 166 went the other way. Between Minneapolis and Charleston it is about 1,286 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,787 – $7,716 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 92 movers based in Minnesota hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Minnesota to South Carolina
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,255 people a year (±722), against about 166 (±184) from South Carolina to Minnesota, so South Carolina gains about 1,089 people a year on this exchange. Minnesota is the 31st-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota County | Richland County | 150 ±158* |
| Hennepin County | Richland County | 124 ±125* |
| Pine County | Richland County | 77 ±121* |
| Hennepin County | Beaufort County | 67 ±58 |
| Anoka County | Richland County | 50 ±44 |
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.
Minneapolis 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 Minnesota and South Carolina.
Cost of moving from Minnesota to South Carolina
At about 1,286 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,787 – $7,716 for a two-bedroom home and $6,655 – $8,873 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,167 – $5,556; a freight trailer is $2,778 – $3,704.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,340 – $5,787 | $3,125 – $4,167 | $2,083 – $2,778 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,208 – $6,944 | $3,750 – $5,000 | $2,500 – $3,333 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,787 – $7,716 | $4,167 – $5,556 | $2,778 – $3,704 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,655 – $8,873 | $4,792 – $6,389 | $3,194 – $4,259 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,523 – $10,031 | $5,417 – $7,222 | $3,611 – $4,815 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,681 – $11,574 | $6,250 – $8,333 | $4,167 – $5,556 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,286 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 Minnesota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester to Greenville | ~967 mi | 3–7 days | $4,352 – $5,802 | $5,004 – $6,672 |
| Saint Paul to Greenville | ~1,046 mi | 3–7 days | $4,707 – $6,276 | $5,413 – $7,217 |
| Minneapolis to Greenville | ~1,055 mi | 3–7 days | $4,748 – $6,330 | $5,460 – $7,280 |
| Rochester to Columbia | ~1,077 mi | 3–7 days | $4,847 – $6,462 | $5,573 – $7,431 |
| Saint Paul to Columbia | ~1,155 mi | 3–7 days | $5,198 – $6,930 | $5,977 – $7,970 |
| Minneapolis to Columbia | ~1,164 mi | 3–7 days | $5,238 – $6,984 | $6,024 – $8,032 |
| Rochester to Myrtle Beach | ~1,187 mi | 3–7 days | $5,342 – $7,122 | $6,143 – $8,190 |
| Rochester to Charleston | ~1,199 mi | 3–7 days | $5,396 – $7,194 | $6,205 – $8,273 |
| Saint Paul to Myrtle Beach | ~1,263 mi | 7–14 days | $5,684 – $7,578 | $6,536 – $8,715 |
| Minneapolis to Myrtle Beach | ~1,272 mi | 7–14 days | $5,724 – $7,632 | $6,583 – $8,777 |
| Saint Paul to Charleston | ~1,277 mi | 7–14 days | $5,747 – $7,662 | $6,608 – $8,811 |
| Minneapolis to Charleston | ~1,286 mi | 7–14 days | $5,787 – $7,716 | $6,655 – $8,873 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Minnesota
61 of the 92 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,807 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 199 of 939 vehicle inspections (21.2%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 44 of 1,807 driver inspections (2.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay and BayEagan, MN · USDOT 125630 | 954 | 80 of 507 | 12 of 954 |
| Manning Transfer IncBlaine, MN · USDOT 116111 | 104 | 12 of 51 | 1 of 104 |
| C T XRush City, MN · USDOT 493429 | 87 | 24 of 43 | 1 of 87 |
| Polman Transfer IncWadena, MN · USDOT 116195 | 81 | 8 of 31 | 0 of 81 |
| Berger Transfer & Storage IncSaint Paul, MN · USDOT 125665 | 63 | 5 of 36 | 5 of 63 |
| Cool Fuel TransportationClearwater, MN · USDOT 242597 | 60 | 4 of 25 | 0 of 60 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
273 listed household-goods carriers are based in Minnesota, 92 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Minnesota 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 Minnesota. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Minnesota
Minnesota to South Carolina moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Minnesota to South Carolina?
Between the two states' main cities, Minneapolis and Charleston, the distance is about 1,286 miles. From our model that is $5,787 – $7,716 for a two-bedroom home and $6,655 – $8,873 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,167 – $5,556 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,778 – $3,704. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Minnesota and South Carolina, distances run from 967 to 1,286 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Minnesota to South Carolina take?
Minneapolis to Charleston is 3 days on the road (about 23 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 Minnesota to South Carolina?
Yes. A move from Minnesota into South Carolina is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 273 listed movers based in Minnesota, 92 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Minnesota.
What is the cheapest way to move from Minnesota to South Carolina?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,778 – $3,704 for a two-bedroom home over 1,286 miles against $5,787 – $7,716 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,167 – $5,556, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Minnesota to South Carolina each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,255 people (±722) moved from Minnesota to South Carolina that year, against about 166 (±184) from South Carolina to Minnesota. That makes Minnesota the 31st-largest source of new residents for South Carolina among the states.