Moving from South Carolina to Georgia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Charleston and Atlanta it is about 310 miles and about 6 hours; the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 76 to 415 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.
- ~310 miCharleston → Atlanta
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $1,395+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 16,878 people moved from South Carolina to Georgia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±4,012), and about 16,024 went the other way. Between Charleston and Atlanta it is about 310 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $1,395 – $1,860 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 75 movers based in South Carolina hold interstate authority.
Who moves from South Carolina to Georgia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 16,878 people a year (±4,012), against about 16,024 (±3,513) from Georgia to South Carolina, so Georgia gains about 854 people a year on this exchange. South Carolina is the 3rd-largest of the 47 states sending people to Georgia; Georgia took in about 266,166 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Aiken County | Richmond County | 747 ±395 |
| Lexington County | Gwinnett County | 626 ±666* |
| Dorchester County | Chatham County | 461 ±491* |
| Richland County | Gwinnett County | 449 ±438 |
| Charleston County | Cobb County | 420 ±420* |
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 Atlanta, 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 Georgia.
Cost of moving from South Carolina to Georgia
At about 310 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,395 – $1,860 for a two-bedroom home and $1,604 – $2,139 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,004 – $1,339; a freight trailer is $670 – $893.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,046 – $1,395 | $753 – $1,004 | $502 – $670 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,256 – $1,674 | $904 – $1,205 | $603 – $804 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,395 – $1,860 | $1,004 – $1,339 | $670 – $893 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,604 – $2,139 | $1,155 – $1,540 | $770 – $1,027 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,814 – $2,418 | $1,306 – $1,741 | $870 – $1,161 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,093 – $2,790 | $1,507 – $2,009 | $1,004 – $1,339 |
Transport only, for an estimated 310 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 Georgia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia to Augusta | ~76 mi | Same day | $445 – $733 | $741 – $1,344 |
| Charleston to Savannah | ~97 mi | Same day | $445 – $733 | $741 – $1,344 |
| Greenville to Augusta | ~115 mi | 1–3 days | $518 – $690 | $595 – $794 |
| Charleston to Augusta | ~148 mi | 1–3 days | $666 – $888 | $766 – $1,021 |
| Columbia to Savannah | ~155 mi | 1–3 days | $698 – $930 | $802 – $1,070 |
| Greenville to Atlanta | ~159 mi | 1–3 days | $716 – $954 | $823 – $1,097 |
| Myrtle Beach to Savannah | ~199 mi | 1–3 days | $896 – $1,194 | $1,030 – $1,373 |
| Myrtle Beach to Augusta | ~208 mi | 1–3 days | $936 – $1,248 | $1,076 – $1,435 |
| Columbia to Atlanta | ~225 mi | 1–3 days | $1,013 – $1,350 | $1,164 – $1,553 |
| Greenville to Savannah | ~240 mi | 1–3 days | $1,080 – $1,440 | $1,242 – $1,656 |
| Greenville to Columbus | ~251 mi | 1–3 days | $1,130 – $1,506 | $1,299 – $1,732 |
| Columbia to Columbus | ~285 mi | 1–3 days | $1,283 – $1,710 | $1,475 – $1,967 |
| Charleston to Atlanta | ~310 mi | 1–3 days | $1,395 – $1,860 | $1,604 – $2,139 |
| Charleston to Columbus | ~335 mi | 1–3 days | $1,508 – $2,010 | $1,734 – $2,311 |
| Myrtle Beach to Atlanta | ~369 mi | 1–3 days | $1,661 – $2,214 | $1,910 – $2,546 |
| Myrtle Beach to Columbus | ~415 mi | 3–7 days | $1,868 – $2,490 | $2,148 – $2,863 |
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 Georgia end, 695 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Georgia, moving costs in Georgia, or the reverse trip, Georgia 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 Georgia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from South Carolina to Georgia?
Between the two states' main cities, Charleston and Atlanta, the distance is about 310 miles. From our model that is $1,395 – $1,860 for a two-bedroom home and $1,604 – $2,139 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,004 – $1,339 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $670 – $893. Across the 16 city pairs we price between South Carolina and Georgia, distances run from 76 to 415 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from South Carolina to Georgia take?
Charleston to Atlanta is about 6 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for South Carolina to Georgia?
Yes. A move from South Carolina into Georgia 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 Georgia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $670 – $893 for a two-bedroom home over 310 miles against $1,395 – $1,860 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,004 – $1,339, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from South Carolina to Georgia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 16,878 people (±4,012) moved from South Carolina to Georgia that year, against about 16,024 (±3,513) from Georgia to South Carolina. That makes South Carolina the 3rd-largest source of new residents for Georgia among the states.