Moving from South Carolina to Connecticut
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Charleston and Hartford it is about 860 miles and 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 683 to 860 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.
- ~860 miCharleston → Hartford
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,870+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 1,027 people moved from South Carolina to Connecticut in 2024 (Census estimate, ±603), and about 2,211 went the other way. Between Charleston and Hartford it is about 860 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,870 – $5,160 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 75 movers based in South Carolina hold interstate authority.
Who moves from South Carolina to Connecticut
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,027 people a year (±603), against about 2,211 (±1,126) from Connecticut to South Carolina, so Connecticut loses about 1,184 people a year on this exchange. South Carolina is the 15th-largest of the 43 states sending people to Connecticut; Connecticut took in about 82,002 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley County | New London County | 109 ±63 |
| Beaufort County | Fairfield County | 107 ±159* |
| York County | Hartford County | 102 ±160* |
| Charleston County | Fairfield County | 86 ±86* |
| Charleston County | Hartford County | 85 ±81 |
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 Hartford, 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 Connecticut.
Cost of moving from South Carolina to Connecticut
At about 860 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,870 – $5,160 for a two-bedroom home and $4,450 – $5,934 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,786 – $3,715; a freight trailer is $1,858 – $2,477.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,903 – $3,870 | $2,090 – $2,786 | $1,393 – $1,858 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,483 – $4,644 | $2,508 – $3,344 | $1,672 – $2,229 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,870 – $5,160 | $2,786 – $3,715 | $1,858 – $2,477 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,450 – $5,934 | $3,204 – $4,272 | $2,136 – $2,848 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,031 – $6,708 | $3,622 – $4,830 | $2,415 – $3,220 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,805 – $7,740 | $4,180 – $5,573 | $2,786 – $3,715 |
Transport only, for an estimated 860 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 Connecticut
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach to Stamford | ~683 mi | 3–7 days | $3,074 – $4,098 | $3,535 – $4,713 |
| Myrtle Beach to Bridgeport | ~703 mi | 3–7 days | $3,164 – $4,218 | $3,638 – $4,851 |
| Myrtle Beach to New Haven | ~721 mi | 3–7 days | $3,245 – $4,326 | $3,731 – $4,975 |
| Columbia to Stamford | ~743 mi | 3–7 days | $3,344 – $4,458 | $3,845 – $5,127 |
| Greenville to Stamford | ~752 mi | 3–7 days | $3,384 – $4,512 | $3,892 – $5,189 |
| Myrtle Beach to Hartford | ~760 mi | 3–7 days | $3,420 – $4,560 | $3,933 – $5,244 |
| Columbia to Bridgeport | ~765 mi | 3–7 days | $3,443 – $4,590 | $3,959 – $5,278 |
| Greenville to Bridgeport | ~775 mi | 3–7 days | $3,488 – $4,650 | $4,011 – $5,347 |
| Charleston to Stamford | ~783 mi | 3–7 days | $3,524 – $4,698 | $4,052 – $5,403 |
| Columbia to New Haven | ~783 mi | 3–7 days | $3,524 – $4,698 | $4,052 – $5,403 |
| Greenville to New Haven | ~794 mi | 3–7 days | $3,573 – $4,764 | $4,109 – $5,479 |
| Charleston to Bridgeport | ~803 mi | 3–7 days | $3,614 – $4,818 | $4,156 – $5,541 |
| Columbia to Hartford | ~820 mi | 3–7 days | $3,690 – $4,920 | $4,243 – $5,658 |
| Charleston to New Haven | ~821 mi | 3–7 days | $3,695 – $4,926 | $4,249 – $5,665 |
| Greenville to Hartford | ~829 mi | 3–7 days | $3,731 – $4,974 | $4,290 – $5,720 |
| Charleston to Hartford | ~860 mi | 3–7 days | $3,870 – $5,160 | $4,450 – $5,934 |
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 Connecticut end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Connecticut, moving costs in Connecticut, or the reverse trip, Connecticut 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 Connecticut moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from South Carolina to Connecticut?
Between the two states' main cities, Charleston and Hartford, the distance is about 860 miles. From our model that is $3,870 – $5,160 for a two-bedroom home and $4,450 – $5,934 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,786 – $3,715 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,858 – $2,477. Across the 16 city pairs we price between South Carolina and Connecticut, distances run from 683 to 860 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from South Carolina to Connecticut take?
Charleston to Hartford is 2 days on the road (about 16 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 South Carolina to Connecticut?
Yes. A move from South Carolina into Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,858 – $2,477 for a two-bedroom home over 860 miles against $3,870 – $5,160 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,786 – $3,715, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from South Carolina to Connecticut each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,027 people (±603) moved from South Carolina to Connecticut that year, against about 2,211 (±1,126) from Connecticut to South Carolina. That makes South Carolina the 15th-largest source of new residents for Connecticut among the states.