Moving from South Carolina to Hawaii
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Charleston and Honolulu it is about 5,547 miles and 12 days on the road (about 101 hours of driving); the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 5,353 to 5,601 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.
- ~5,547 miCharleston → Honolulu
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $24,962+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 1,213 people moved from South Carolina to Hawaii in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,054), and about 1,022 went the other way. Between Charleston and Honolulu it is about 5,547 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $24,962 – $33,282 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 75 movers based in South Carolina hold interstate authority.
Who moves from South Carolina to Hawaii
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,213 people a year (±1,054), against about 1,022 (±955) from Hawaii to South Carolina, so Hawaii gains about 191 people a year on this exchange. South Carolina is the 14th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Hawaii; Hawaii took in about 53,093 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Richland County | Honolulu County | 451 ±502* |
| Dorchester County | Honolulu County | 101 ±82 |
| Oconee County | Hawaii County | 93 ±149* |
| Berkeley County | Honolulu County | 88 ±100* |
| Charleston County | Honolulu County | 32 ±30 |
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 Honolulu, 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 Hawaii.
Cost of moving from South Carolina to Hawaii
At about 5,547 miles, full-service movers should land around $24,962 – $33,282 for a two-bedroom home and $28,706 – $38,274 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $17,972 – $23,963; a freight trailer is $11,982 – $15,975.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $18,721 – $24,962 | $13,479 – $17,972 | $8,986 – $11,982 |
| 1 bedroom | $22,465 – $29,954 | $16,175 – $21,567 | $10,783 – $14,378 |
| 2 bedrooms | $24,962 – $33,282 | $17,972 – $23,963 | $11,982 – $15,975 |
| 3 bedrooms | $28,706 – $38,274 | $20,668 – $27,557 | $13,779 – $18,372 |
| 4 bedrooms | $32,450 – $43,267 | $23,364 – $31,152 | $15,576 – $20,768 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $37,442 – $49,923 | $26,958 – $35,945 | $17,972 – $23,963 |
Transport only, for an estimated 5,547 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 Hawaii
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville to Honolulu | ~5,353 mi | 7–14 days | $24,089 – $32,118 | $27,702 – $36,936 |
| Columbia to Honolulu | ~5,455 mi | 7–14 days | $24,548 – $32,730 | $28,230 – $37,639 |
| Charleston to Honolulu | ~5,547 mi | 7–14 days | $24,962 – $33,282 | $28,706 – $38,274 |
| Myrtle Beach to Honolulu | ~5,601 mi | 7–14 days | $25,205 – $33,606 | $28,985 – $38,647 |
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 Hawaii end, 38 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Hawaii, moving costs in Hawaii, or the reverse trip, Hawaii 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 Hawaii moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from South Carolina to Hawaii?
Between the two states' main cities, Charleston and Honolulu, the distance is about 5,547 miles. From our model that is $24,962 – $33,282 for a two-bedroom home and $28,706 – $38,274 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $17,972 – $23,963 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $11,982 – $15,975. Across the 4 city pairs we price between South Carolina and Hawaii, distances run from 5,353 to 5,601 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from South Carolina to Hawaii take?
Charleston to Honolulu is 12 days on the road (about 101 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 Hawaii?
Yes. A move from South Carolina into Hawaii 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 Hawaii?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $11,982 – $15,975 for a two-bedroom home over 5,547 miles against $24,962 – $33,282 with full-service movers. A container, about $17,972 – $23,963, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from South Carolina to Hawaii each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,213 people (±1,054) moved from South Carolina to Hawaii that year, against about 1,022 (±955) from Hawaii to South Carolina. That makes South Carolina the 14th-largest source of new residents for Hawaii among the states.