Moving from South Carolina to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Charleston and Phoenix it is about 2,160 miles and 5 days on the road (about 39 hours of driving); the 28 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,924 to 2,218 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.
- ~2,160 miCharleston → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,720+2-bedroom, movers
- 28City routes priced
In short
About 2,858 people moved from South Carolina to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,755), and about 1,989 went the other way. Between Charleston and Phoenix it is about 2,160 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,720 – $12,960 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 75 movers based in South Carolina hold interstate authority.
Who moves from South Carolina to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,858 people a year (±1,755), against about 1,989 (±1,345) from Arizona to South Carolina, so Arizona gains about 869 people a year on this exchange. South Carolina is the 26th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Arizona; Arizona took in about 234,819 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Sumter County | Navajo County | 152 ±217* |
| Charleston County | Maricopa County | 119 ±177* |
| Horry County | Maricopa County | 117 ±103 |
| Richland County | Maricopa County | 85 ±98* |
| Jasper County | Yuma County | 57 ±105* |
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.
Charleston to Phoenix, 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 South Carolina and Arizona.
Cost of moving from South Carolina to Arizona
At about 2,160 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,720 – $12,960 for a two-bedroom home and $11,178 – $14,904 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,998 – $9,331; a freight trailer is $4,666 – $6,221.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,290 – $9,720 | $5,249 – $6,998 | $3,499 – $4,666 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,748 – $11,664 | $6,299 – $8,398 | $4,199 – $5,599 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,720 – $12,960 | $6,998 – $9,331 | $4,666 – $6,221 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,178 – $14,904 | $8,048 – $10,731 | $5,365 – $7,154 |
| 4 bedrooms | $12,636 – $16,848 | $9,098 – $12,131 | $6,065 – $8,087 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $14,580 – $19,440 | $10,498 – $13,997 | $6,998 – $9,331 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,160 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 South Carolina to Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville to Tucson | ~1,924 mi | 7–14 days | $8,658 – $11,544 | $9,957 – $13,276 |
| Greenville to Gilbert | ~1,955 mi | 7–14 days | $8,798 – $11,730 | $10,117 – $13,490 |
| Greenville to Mesa | ~1,959 mi | 7–14 days | $8,816 – $11,754 | $10,138 – $13,517 |
| Greenville to Chandler | ~1,963 mi | 7–14 days | $8,834 – $11,778 | $10,159 – $13,545 |
| Greenville to Scottsdale | ~1,964 mi | 7–14 days | $8,838 – $11,784 | $10,164 – $13,552 |
| Greenville to Tempe | ~1,966 mi | 7–14 days | $8,847 – $11,796 | $10,174 – $13,565 |
| Greenville to Phoenix | ~1,975 mi | 7–14 days | $8,888 – $11,850 | $10,221 – $13,628 |
| Columbia to Tucson | ~2,018 mi | 7–14 days | $9,081 – $12,108 | $10,443 – $13,924 |
| Columbia to Gilbert | ~2,052 mi | 7–14 days | $9,234 – $12,312 | $10,619 – $14,159 |
| Columbia to Mesa | ~2,057 mi | 7–14 days | $9,257 – $12,342 | $10,645 – $14,193 |
| Columbia to Chandler | ~2,060 mi | 7–14 days | $9,270 – $12,360 | $10,661 – $14,214 |
| Columbia to Scottsdale | ~2,062 mi | 7–14 days | $9,279 – $12,372 | $10,671 – $14,228 |
| Columbia to Tempe | ~2,064 mi | 7–14 days | $9,288 – $12,384 | $10,681 – $14,242 |
| Columbia to Phoenix | ~2,072 mi | 7–14 days | $9,324 – $12,432 | $10,723 – $14,297 |
| Charleston to Tucson | ~2,101 mi | 7–14 days | $9,455 – $12,606 | $10,873 – $14,497 |
| Charleston to Gilbert | ~2,140 mi | 7–14 days | $9,630 – $12,840 | $11,075 – $14,766 |
| Charleston to Mesa | ~2,144 mi | 7–14 days | $9,648 – $12,864 | $11,095 – $14,794 |
| Charleston to Chandler | ~2,147 mi | 7–14 days | $9,662 – $12,882 | $11,111 – $14,814 |
| Charleston to Scottsdale | ~2,150 mi | 7–14 days | $9,675 – $12,900 | $11,126 – $14,835 |
| Charleston to Tempe | ~2,151 mi | 7–14 days | $9,680 – $12,906 | $11,131 – $14,842 |
| Charleston to Phoenix | ~2,160 mi | 7–14 days | $9,720 – $12,960 | $11,178 – $14,904 |
| Myrtle Beach to Tucson | ~2,164 mi | 7–14 days | $9,738 – $12,984 | $11,199 – $14,932 |
| Myrtle Beach to Gilbert | ~2,198 mi | 7–14 days | $9,891 – $13,188 | $11,375 – $15,166 |
| Myrtle Beach to Mesa | ~2,202 mi | 7–14 days | $9,909 – $13,212 | $11,395 – $15,194 |
| Myrtle Beach to Chandler | ~2,206 mi | 7–14 days | $9,927 – $13,236 | $11,416 – $15,221 |
| Myrtle Beach to Scottsdale | ~2,207 mi | 7–14 days | $9,932 – $13,242 | $11,421 – $15,228 |
| Myrtle Beach to Tempe | ~2,209 mi | 7–14 days | $9,941 – $13,254 | $11,432 – $15,242 |
| Myrtle Beach to Phoenix | ~2,218 mi | 7–14 days | $9,981 – $13,308 | $11,478 – $15,304 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in South Carolina
39 of the 75 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 200 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 13 of 73 vehicle inspections (17.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 51 of 200 driver inspections (25.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Freight Movers LLCInman, SC · USDOT 2576290 | 43 | 4 of 15 | 1 of 43 |
| Gemibra Moving Company LLCColumbia, SC · USDOT 4474013 | 14 | 1 of 5 | 8 of 14 |
| Carolina Freight Movers LLCOrangeburg, SC · USDOT 1456867 | 13 | 6 of 6 | 1 of 13 |
| Coast to Coast Van Lines IncRock Hill, SC · USDOT 4168983 | 11 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 11 |
| Positive Moves Relocation and Transfer LLCMyrtle Beach, SC · USDOT 1605825 | 10 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 10 |
| Swamp Rabbit Moving LLCSimpsonville, SC · USDOT 3449704 | 7 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
179 listed household-goods carriers are based in South Carolina, 75 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the South Carolina directory ranks them. At the Arizona end, 366 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Arizona, moving costs in Arizona, or the reverse trip, Arizona to South Carolina. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from South Carolina
South Carolina to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from South Carolina to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Charleston and Phoenix, the distance is about 2,160 miles. From our model that is $9,720 – $12,960 for a two-bedroom home and $11,178 – $14,904 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,998 – $9,331 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,666 – $6,221. Across the 28 city pairs we price between South Carolina and Arizona, distances run from 1,924 to 2,218 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from South Carolina to Arizona take?
Charleston to Phoenix is 5 days on the road (about 39 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 South Carolina to Arizona?
Yes. A move from South Carolina into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 179 listed movers based in South Carolina, 75 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within South Carolina.
What is the cheapest way to move from South Carolina to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,666 – $6,221 for a two-bedroom home over 2,160 miles against $9,720 – $12,960 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,998 – $9,331, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from South Carolina to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,858 people (±1,755) moved from South Carolina to Arizona that year, against about 1,989 (±1,345) from Arizona to South Carolina. That makes South Carolina the 26th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.