Moving from South Carolina to Minnesota
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Charleston and Minneapolis it is about 1,286 miles and 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 967 to 1,286 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.
- ~1,286 miCharleston → Minneapolis
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,787+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 166 people moved from South Carolina to Minnesota in 2024 (Census estimate, ±184), and about 1,255 went the other way. Between Charleston and Minneapolis it is about 1,286 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,787 – $7,716 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 75 movers based in South Carolina hold interstate authority.
Who moves from South Carolina to Minnesota
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 166 people a year (±184), against about 1,255 (±722) from Minnesota to South Carolina, so Minnesota loses about 1,089 people a year on this exchange. South Carolina is the 40th-largest of the 47 states sending people to Minnesota; Minnesota took in about 104,339 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Horry County | Hennepin County | 100 ±121* |
| Aiken County | Winona County | 37 ±64* |
| Greenville County | Ramsey County | 33 ±37* |
| York County | Stearns County | 28 ±48* |
| Orangeburg County | Ramsey County | 25 ±38* |
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 Minneapolis, 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 Minnesota.
Cost of moving from South Carolina to Minnesota
At about 1,286 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,787 – $7,716 for a two-bedroom home and $6,655 – $8,873 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,167 – $5,556; a freight trailer is $2,778 – $3,704.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,340 – $5,787 | $3,125 – $4,167 | $2,083 – $2,778 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,208 – $6,944 | $3,750 – $5,000 | $2,500 – $3,333 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,787 – $7,716 | $4,167 – $5,556 | $2,778 – $3,704 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,655 – $8,873 | $4,792 – $6,389 | $3,194 – $4,259 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,523 – $10,031 | $5,417 – $7,222 | $3,611 – $4,815 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,681 – $11,574 | $6,250 – $8,333 | $4,167 – $5,556 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,286 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 Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville to Rochester | ~967 mi | 3–7 days | $4,352 – $5,802 | $5,004 – $6,672 |
| Greenville to Saint Paul | ~1,046 mi | 3–7 days | $4,707 – $6,276 | $5,413 – $7,217 |
| Greenville to Minneapolis | ~1,055 mi | 3–7 days | $4,748 – $6,330 | $5,460 – $7,280 |
| Columbia to Rochester | ~1,077 mi | 3–7 days | $4,847 – $6,462 | $5,573 – $7,431 |
| Columbia to Saint Paul | ~1,155 mi | 3–7 days | $5,198 – $6,930 | $5,977 – $7,970 |
| Columbia to Minneapolis | ~1,164 mi | 3–7 days | $5,238 – $6,984 | $6,024 – $8,032 |
| Myrtle Beach to Rochester | ~1,187 mi | 3–7 days | $5,342 – $7,122 | $6,143 – $8,190 |
| Charleston to Rochester | ~1,199 mi | 3–7 days | $5,396 – $7,194 | $6,205 – $8,273 |
| Myrtle Beach to Saint Paul | ~1,263 mi | 7–14 days | $5,684 – $7,578 | $6,536 – $8,715 |
| Myrtle Beach to Minneapolis | ~1,272 mi | 7–14 days | $5,724 – $7,632 | $6,583 – $8,777 |
| Charleston to Saint Paul | ~1,277 mi | 7–14 days | $5,747 – $7,662 | $6,608 – $8,811 |
| Charleston to Minneapolis | ~1,286 mi | 7–14 days | $5,787 – $7,716 | $6,655 – $8,873 |
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 Minnesota end, 273 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Minnesota, moving costs in Minnesota, or the reverse trip, Minnesota 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 Minnesota moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from South Carolina to Minnesota?
Between the two states' main cities, Charleston and Minneapolis, the distance is about 1,286 miles. From our model that is $5,787 – $7,716 for a two-bedroom home and $6,655 – $8,873 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,167 – $5,556 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,778 – $3,704. Across the 12 city pairs we price between South Carolina and Minnesota, distances run from 967 to 1,286 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from South Carolina to Minnesota take?
Charleston to Minneapolis is 3 days on the road (about 23 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 Minnesota?
Yes. A move from South Carolina into Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,778 – $3,704 for a two-bedroom home over 1,286 miles against $5,787 – $7,716 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,167 – $5,556, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from South Carolina to Minnesota each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 166 people (±184) moved from South Carolina to Minnesota that year, against about 1,255 (±722) from Minnesota to South Carolina. That makes South Carolina the 40th-largest source of new residents for Minnesota among the states.