Moving from Missouri to South Carolina
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Saint Louis and Charleston it is about 818 miles and 2 days on the road (about 15 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 587 to 1,104 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.
- ~818 miSaint Louis → Charleston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,681+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 1,328 people moved from Missouri to South Carolina in 2024 (Census estimate, ±827), and about 1,721 went the other way. Between Saint Louis and Charleston it is about 818 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,681 – $4,908 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Missouri hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Missouri to South Carolina
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,328 people a year (±827), against about 1,721 (±1,414) from South Carolina to Missouri, so South Carolina loses about 393 people a year on this exchange. Missouri is the 28th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper County | York County | 513 ±394 |
| Phelps County | Anderson County | 89 ±133* |
| St. Louis County | Charleston County | 86 ±84 |
| St. Louis County | Berkeley County | 69 ±67 |
| Boone County | Sumter County | 63 ±100* |
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.
Saint Louis 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 Missouri and South Carolina.
Cost of moving from Missouri to South Carolina
At about 818 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,681 – $4,908 for a two-bedroom home and $4,233 – $5,644 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,650 – $3,534; a freight trailer is $1,767 – $2,356.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,761 – $3,681 | $1,988 – $2,650 | $1,325 – $1,767 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,313 – $4,417 | $2,385 – $3,180 | $1,590 – $2,120 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,681 – $4,908 | $2,650 – $3,534 | $1,767 – $2,356 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,233 – $5,644 | $3,048 – $4,064 | $2,032 – $2,709 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,785 – $6,380 | $3,445 – $4,594 | $2,297 – $3,063 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,522 – $7,362 | $3,975 – $5,301 | $2,650 – $3,534 |
Transport only, for an estimated 818 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 Missouri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis to Greenville | ~587 mi | 3–7 days | $2,642 – $3,522 | $3,038 – $4,050 |
| Saint Louis to Columbia | ~701 mi | 3–7 days | $3,155 – $4,206 | $3,628 – $4,837 |
| Columbia to Greenville | ~720 mi | 3–7 days | $3,240 – $4,320 | $3,726 – $4,968 |
| Springfield to Greenville | ~734 mi | 3–7 days | $3,303 – $4,404 | $3,798 – $5,065 |
| Saint Louis to Charleston | ~818 mi | 3–7 days | $3,681 – $4,908 | $4,233 – $5,644 |
| Columbia to Columbia | ~833 mi | 3–7 days | $3,749 – $4,998 | $4,311 – $5,748 |
| Saint Louis to Myrtle Beach | ~834 mi | 3–7 days | $3,753 – $5,004 | $4,316 – $5,755 |
| Springfield to Columbia | ~843 mi | 3–7 days | $3,794 – $5,058 | $4,363 – $5,817 |
| Kansas City to Greenville | ~854 mi | 3–7 days | $3,843 – $5,124 | $4,419 – $5,893 |
| Columbia to Charleston | ~948 mi | 3–7 days | $4,266 – $5,688 | $4,906 – $6,541 |
| Springfield to Charleston | ~949 mi | 3–7 days | $4,271 – $5,694 | $4,911 – $6,548 |
| Kansas City to Columbia | ~967 mi | 3–7 days | $4,352 – $5,802 | $5,004 – $6,672 |
| Columbia to Myrtle Beach | ~968 mi | 3–7 days | $4,356 – $5,808 | $5,009 – $6,679 |
| Springfield to Myrtle Beach | ~985 mi | 3–7 days | $4,433 – $5,910 | $5,097 – $6,797 |
| Kansas City to Charleston | ~1,080 mi | 3–7 days | $4,860 – $6,480 | $5,589 – $7,452 |
| Kansas City to Myrtle Beach | ~1,104 mi | 3–7 days | $4,968 – $6,624 | $5,713 – $7,618 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Missouri
51 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,422 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 298 of 1,266 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 131 of 2,416 driver inspections (5.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Van LinesFenton, MO · USDOT 77949 | 2,112 | 268 of 1,102 | 71 of 2,110 |
| Carlyle Van Lines IncWarrensburg, MO · USDOT 279780 | 78 | 10 of 35 | 5 of 78 |
| Day Transfer Company IncCape Girardeau, MO · USDOT 2441154 | 45 | 11 of 27 | 6 of 45 |
| Modern Piano MovingSullivan, MO · USDOT 454870 | 19 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 19 |
| Pack and Load Moving and Storage LLCSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 4345256 | 15 | 0 of 8 | 7 of 15 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Kansas LLCKansas City, MO · USDOT 1980643 | 11 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 11 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
238 listed household-goods carriers are based in Missouri, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Missouri 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 Missouri. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Missouri
Missouri to South Carolina moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to South Carolina?
Between the two states' main cities, Saint Louis and Charleston, the distance is about 818 miles. From our model that is $3,681 – $4,908 for a two-bedroom home and $4,233 – $5,644 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,650 – $3,534 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,767 – $2,356. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Missouri and South Carolina, distances run from 587 to 1,104 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Missouri to South Carolina take?
Saint Louis to Charleston is 2 days on the road (about 15 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 Missouri to South Carolina?
Yes. A move from Missouri into South Carolina is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 238 listed movers based in Missouri, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Missouri.
What is the cheapest way to move from Missouri to South Carolina?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,767 – $2,356 for a two-bedroom home over 818 miles against $3,681 – $4,908 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,650 – $3,534, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Missouri to South Carolina each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,328 people (±827) moved from Missouri to South Carolina that year, against about 1,721 (±1,414) from South Carolina to Missouri. That makes Missouri the 28th-largest source of new residents for South Carolina among the states.