Moving from South Carolina to Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Charleston and New Orleans it is about 733 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 654 to 1,007 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.
- ~733 miCharleston → New Orleans
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,299+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 967 people moved from South Carolina to Louisiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±661), and about 1,737 went the other way. Between Charleston and New Orleans it is about 733 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,299 – $4,398 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 75 movers based in South Carolina hold interstate authority.
Who moves from South Carolina to Louisiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 967 people a year (±661), against about 1,737 (±1,182) from Louisiana to South Carolina, so Louisiana loses about 770 people a year on this exchange. South Carolina is the 19th-largest of the 43 states sending people to Louisiana; Louisiana took in about 70,992 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Richland County | Vernon Parish | 139 ±131 |
| Spartanburg County | St. Charles Parish | 123 ±190* |
| Richland County | East Baton Rouge Parish | 62 ±47 |
| Spartanburg County | Red River Parish | 54 ±82* |
| Lexington County | Tangipahoa Parish | 41 ±64* |
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 New Orleans, 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 Louisiana.
Cost of moving from South Carolina to Louisiana
At about 733 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,299 – $4,398 for a two-bedroom home and $3,793 – $5,058 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,375 – $3,167; a freight trailer is $1,583 – $2,111.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,474 – $3,299 | $1,781 – $2,375 | $1,187 – $1,583 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,969 – $3,958 | $2,137 – $2,850 | $1,425 – $1,900 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,299 – $4,398 | $2,375 – $3,167 | $1,583 – $2,111 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,793 – $5,058 | $2,731 – $3,642 | $1,821 – $2,428 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,288 – $5,717 | $3,087 – $4,117 | $2,058 – $2,744 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,948 – $6,597 | $3,562 – $4,750 | $2,375 – $3,167 |
Transport only, for an estimated 733 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 Louisiana
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 New Orleans | ~654 mi | 3–7 days | $2,943 – $3,924 | $3,384 – $4,513 |
| Greenville to Baton Rouge | ~693 mi | 3–7 days | $3,119 – $4,158 | $3,586 – $4,782 |
| Columbia to New Orleans | ~698 mi | 3–7 days | $3,141 – $4,188 | $3,612 – $4,816 |
| Charleston to New Orleans | ~733 mi | 3–7 days | $3,299 – $4,398 | $3,793 – $5,058 |
| Columbia to Baton Rouge | ~748 mi | 3–7 days | $3,366 – $4,488 | $3,871 – $5,161 |
| Greenville to Lafayette | ~753 mi | 3–7 days | $3,389 – $4,518 | $3,897 – $5,196 |
| Greenville to Shreveport | ~783 mi | 3–7 days | $3,524 – $4,698 | $4,052 – $5,403 |
| Charleston to Baton Rouge | ~794 mi | 3–7 days | $3,573 – $4,764 | $4,109 – $5,479 |
| Columbia to Lafayette | ~810 mi | 3–7 days | $3,645 – $4,860 | $4,192 – $5,589 |
| Myrtle Beach to New Orleans | ~823 mi | 3–7 days | $3,704 – $4,938 | $4,259 – $5,679 |
| Charleston to Lafayette | ~856 mi | 3–7 days | $3,852 – $5,136 | $4,430 – $5,906 |
| Columbia to Shreveport | ~864 mi | 3–7 days | $3,888 – $5,184 | $4,471 – $5,962 |
| Myrtle Beach to Baton Rouge | ~879 mi | 3–7 days | $3,956 – $5,274 | $4,549 – $6,065 |
| Charleston to Shreveport | ~936 mi | 3–7 days | $4,212 – $5,616 | $4,844 – $6,458 |
| Myrtle Beach to Lafayette | ~941 mi | 3–7 days | $4,235 – $5,646 | $4,870 – $6,493 |
| Myrtle Beach to Shreveport | ~1,007 mi | 3–7 days | $4,532 – $6,042 | $5,211 – $6,948 |
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 Louisiana end, 70 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Louisiana, moving costs in Louisiana, or the reverse trip, Louisiana 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 Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from South Carolina to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Charleston and New Orleans, the distance is about 733 miles. From our model that is $3,299 – $4,398 for a two-bedroom home and $3,793 – $5,058 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,375 – $3,167 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,583 – $2,111. Across the 16 city pairs we price between South Carolina and Louisiana, distances run from 654 to 1,007 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from South Carolina to Louisiana take?
Charleston to New Orleans is 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Louisiana?
Yes. A move from South Carolina into Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,583 – $2,111 for a two-bedroom home over 733 miles against $3,299 – $4,398 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,375 – $3,167, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from South Carolina to Louisiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 967 people (±661) moved from South Carolina to Louisiana that year, against about 1,737 (±1,182) from Louisiana to South Carolina. That makes South Carolina the 19th-largest source of new residents for Louisiana among the states.