Moving from Columbia, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC
About 146 miles inside South Carolina. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by South Carolina, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Columbia, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers about 146 miles and is a move within South Carolina. Full-service movers cost $657 – $876 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 215 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 146 miles, about 3 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $657 – $876. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within South Carolina
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Columbia to Myrtle Beach
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $493 – $657 | $355 – $473 | $237 – $315 |
| 1 bedroom | $591 – $788 | $426 – $568 | $284 – $378 |
| 2 bedrooms | $657 – $876 | $473 – $631 | $315 – $420 |
| 3 bedrooms | $756 – $1,007 | $544 – $725 | $363 – $484 |
| 4 bedrooms | $854 – $1,139 | $615 – $820 | $410 – $547 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $986 – $1,314 | $710 – $946 | $473 – $631 |
Transport only, for an estimated 146 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Columbia to Myrtle Beach
146 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $730. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $657 to $876, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Columbia to Myrtle Beach
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 215 people a year (±110) moved from Richland County, SC, home to Columbia, to Horry County, SC, home to Myrtle Beach. Going the other way: about 885 people a year (±238). Movers from Richland County make up 1.2% of the 18,574 people a year who moved into Horry County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Lexington County, SC | 6,631 ±1,095 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 1,087 ±447 |
| York County, SC | 969 ±336 |
| Greenville County, SC | 896 ±266 |
| Spartanburg County, SC | 873 ±304 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Greenville County, SC | 947 ±325 |
| Georgetown County, SC | 683 ±308 |
| Suffolk County, NY | 543 ±416 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 377 ±175 |
| Guilford County, NC | 348 ±314 |
Licensed movers at each end
27 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Columbia. 5 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 14.3% of their 7 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamecock Moving LLCUSDOT 2947262 | West Columbia · 4 mi | 9 trucks | 0 | — |
| Movemart Relocation IncUSDOT 787737 | Columbia · 1 mi | 8 trucks | 0 | — |
| College Hunks MovingUSDOT 4280606 | Columbia · 5 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| Palmetto Specialty Transfer LLCUSDOT 4017931 | Columbia · 5 mi | 5 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 1 |
| United Brother Home Mover LLCUSDOT 7234063 | Gaston · 12 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Pods of ColumbiaUSDOT 2079979 | Cayce · 3 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Myrtle Beach end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Myrtle Beach: Positive Moves Relocation and Transfer LLC (Myrtle Beach, 4 trucks), East Coast Moving (Ocean Isle Beach, 4 trucks), Moving Spaces LLC (Little River, 3 trucks), Fairway Moving Services (Myrtle Beach, 2 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in South Carolina, so South Carolina rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which South Carolina licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside South Carolina, so your protection on this 146-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Columbia to Myrtle Beach
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 146 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Myrtle Beach
A local move inside Myrtle Beach later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Myrtle Beach are Charleston (about 103 mi), Fayetteville (about 111 mi), Columbia (about 146 mi).
Other routes from Columbia
All routes from Columbia, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia to Augusta, GA | ~76 mi | $445 – $733 |
| Columbia to Charlotte, NC | ~100 mi | $445 – $733 |
| Columbia to Greenville, SC | ~114 mi | $513 – $684 |
| Columbia to Charleston, SC | ~122 mi | $549 – $732 |
| Columbia to Fayetteville, NC | ~162 mi | $729 – $972 |
| Columbia to Durham, NC | ~214 mi | $963 – $1,284 |
| Columbia to Raleigh, NC | ~214 mi | $963 – $1,284 |
| Columbia to Atlanta, GA | ~225 mi | $1,013 – $1,350 |
Also moving to Myrtle Beach: from Charleston, SC, from Raleigh, NC, from Charlotte, NC, from Greensboro, NC.
Columbia to Myrtle Beach moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Columbia, SC to Myrtle Beach?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 146 miles cost about $493 – $657 for a studio, $657 – $876 for a two-bedroom home and $756 – $1,007 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Columbia, SC to Myrtle Beach take?
The drive is about 3 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Columbia, SC to Myrtle Beach?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $315 – $420 for a two-bedroom home, against $657 – $876 with full-service movers; a moving container is $473 – $631.
Is Columbia, SC to Myrtle Beach an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in South Carolina, so the move is regulated by South Carolina rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever South Carolina requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Columbia, SC to Myrtle Beach each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 215 people a year (margin of error ±110) moved from Richland County, which contains Columbia, to Horry County, which contains Myrtle Beach.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.