Moving from Ohio to South Carolina
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Columbus and Charleston it is about 611 miles and 2 days on the road (about 11 hours of driving); the 24 city pairs we price between the two states run from 368 to 750 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.
- ~611 miColumbus → Charleston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,750+2-bedroom, movers
- 24City routes priced
In short
About 4,520 people moved from Ohio to South Carolina in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,621), and about 5,842 went the other way. Between Columbus and Charleston it is about 611 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,750 – $3,666 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 162 movers based in Ohio hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Ohio to South Carolina
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,520 people a year (±1,621), against about 5,842 (±1,910) from South Carolina to Ohio, so South Carolina loses about 1,322 people a year on this exchange. Ohio is the 10th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | York County | 200 ±274* |
| Marion County | Charleston County | 169 ±190* |
| Marion County | York County | 153 ±236* |
| Franklin County | Beaufort County | 127 ±89 |
| Franklin County | Horry County | 120 ±109 |
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.
Columbus 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 Ohio and South Carolina.
Cost of moving from Ohio to South Carolina
At about 611 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,750 – $3,666 for a two-bedroom home and $3,162 – $4,216 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,980 – $2,640; a freight trailer is $1,320 – $1,760.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,062 – $2,750 | $1,485 – $1,980 | $990 – $1,320 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,475 – $3,299 | $1,782 – $2,376 | $1,188 – $1,584 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,750 – $3,666 | $1,980 – $2,640 | $1,320 – $1,760 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,162 – $4,216 | $2,277 – $3,035 | $1,518 – $2,024 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,574 – $4,766 | $2,574 – $3,431 | $1,716 – $2,288 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,124 – $5,499 | $2,969 – $3,959 | $1,980 – $2,640 |
Transport only, for an estimated 611 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 Ohio to South Carolina
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati to Greenville | ~368 mi | 1–3 days | $1,656 – $2,208 | $1,904 – $2,539 |
| Columbus to Greenville | ~414 mi | 3–7 days | $1,863 – $2,484 | $2,142 – $2,857 |
| Dayton to Greenville | ~414 mi | 3–7 days | $1,863 – $2,484 | $2,142 – $2,857 |
| Cincinnati to Columbia | ~468 mi | 3–7 days | $2,106 – $2,808 | $2,422 – $3,229 |
| Columbus to Columbia | ~497 mi | 3–7 days | $2,237 – $2,982 | $2,572 – $3,429 |
| Akron to Greenville | ~505 mi | 3–7 days | $2,273 – $3,030 | $2,613 – $3,485 |
| Dayton to Columbia | ~509 mi | 3–7 days | $2,291 – $3,054 | $2,634 – $3,512 |
| Cleveland to Greenville | ~537 mi | 3–7 days | $2,417 – $3,222 | $2,779 – $3,705 |
| Toledo to Greenville | ~553 mi | 3–7 days | $2,489 – $3,318 | $2,862 – $3,816 |
| Cincinnati to Myrtle Beach | ~567 mi | 3–7 days | $2,552 – $3,402 | $2,934 – $3,912 |
| Columbus to Myrtle Beach | ~569 mi | 3–7 days | $2,561 – $3,414 | $2,945 – $3,926 |
| Akron to Columbia | ~571 mi | 3–7 days | $2,570 – $3,426 | $2,955 – $3,940 |
| Cincinnati to Charleston | ~589 mi | 3–7 days | $2,651 – $3,534 | $3,048 – $4,064 |
| Dayton to Myrtle Beach | ~597 mi | 3–7 days | $2,687 – $3,582 | $3,089 – $4,119 |
| Cleveland to Columbia | ~606 mi | 3–7 days | $2,727 – $3,636 | $3,136 – $4,181 |
| Columbus to Charleston | ~611 mi | 3–7 days | $2,750 – $3,666 | $3,162 – $4,216 |
| Akron to Myrtle Beach | ~617 mi | 3–7 days | $2,777 – $3,702 | $3,193 – $4,257 |
| Dayton to Charleston | ~628 mi | 3–7 days | $2,826 – $3,768 | $3,250 – $4,333 |
| Toledo to Columbia | ~637 mi | 3–7 days | $2,867 – $3,822 | $3,296 – $4,395 |
| Cleveland to Myrtle Beach | ~653 mi | 3–7 days | $2,939 – $3,918 | $3,379 – $4,506 |
| Akron to Charleston | ~676 mi | 3–7 days | $3,042 – $4,056 | $3,498 – $4,664 |
| Toledo to Myrtle Beach | ~705 mi | 3–7 days | $3,173 – $4,230 | $3,648 – $4,864 |
| Cleveland to Charleston | ~711 mi | 3–7 days | $3,200 – $4,266 | $3,679 – $4,906 |
| Toledo to Charleston | ~750 mi | 3–7 days | $3,375 – $4,500 | $3,881 – $5,175 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Ohio
90 of the 162 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 510 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 65 of 270 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 80 of 510 driver inspections (15.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendamour Moving & Storage IncCincinnati, OH · USDOT 628381 | 78 | 12 of 55 | 1 of 78 |
| Piqua Transfer & Storage CompanyPiqua, OH · USDOT 81418 | 49 | 5 of 18 | 0 of 49 |
| Glass City MoversToledo, OH · USDOT 1403449 | 40 | 1 of 15 | 7 of 40 |
| 3rd Generation Moving & Storage CompanyMarion, OH · USDOT 2493351 | 33 | 8 of 14 | 4 of 33 |
| MVM Moving & Storage Reliable Moving and Storage, Changing Places MovingToledo, OH · USDOT 1444491 | 27 | 3 of 15 | 1 of 27 |
| Moving SolutionsMentor, OH · USDOT 3665859 | 19 | 6 of 10 | 1 of 19 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
390 listed household-goods carriers are based in Ohio, 162 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Ohio 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 Ohio. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Ohio
Ohio to South Carolina moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Ohio to South Carolina?
Between the two states' main cities, Columbus and Charleston, the distance is about 611 miles. From our model that is $2,750 – $3,666 for a two-bedroom home and $3,162 – $4,216 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,980 – $2,640 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,320 – $1,760. Across the 24 city pairs we price between Ohio and South Carolina, distances run from 368 to 750 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Ohio to South Carolina take?
Columbus to Charleston is 2 days on the road (about 11 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 Ohio to South Carolina?
Yes. A move from Ohio into South Carolina is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 390 listed movers based in Ohio, 162 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Ohio.
What is the cheapest way to move from Ohio to South Carolina?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,320 – $1,760 for a two-bedroom home over 611 miles against $2,750 – $3,666 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,980 – $2,640, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Ohio to South Carolina each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,520 people (±1,621) moved from Ohio to South Carolina that year, against about 5,842 (±1,910) from South Carolina to Ohio. That makes Ohio the 10th-largest source of new residents for South Carolina among the states.