Moving from Myrtle Beach, SC to Arlington, VA
About 432 miles across a state line, from South Carolina into Virginia, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Myrtle Beach, SC to Arlington, VA covers about 432 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,944 – $2,592 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 347 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
At 432 miles between South Carolina and Virginia, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $1,944 – $2,592 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 8 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Myrtle Beach to Arlington
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,458 – $1,944 | $1,050 – $1,400 | $700 – $933 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,750 – $2,333 | $1,260 – $1,680 | $840 – $1,120 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,944 – $2,592 | $1,400 – $1,866 | $933 – $1,244 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,236 – $2,981 | $1,610 – $2,146 | $1,073 – $1,431 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,527 – $3,370 | $1,820 – $2,426 | $1,213 – $1,617 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,916 – $3,888 | $2,100 – $2,799 | $1,400 – $1,866 |
Transport only, for an estimated 432 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Myrtle Beach to Arlington
432 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,160. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,944 to $2,592, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Myrtle Beach to Arlington
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for Horry County, SC to Arlington County, VA, but the wider metro table does: about 347 people a year (±139) moved from the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC metro area to the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. The other way: about 753 people a year (±233).
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 12,665 people a year (±2,634) moving from South Carolina to Virginia and about 8,638 people a year (±2,406) from Virginia to South Carolina — a net gain for Virginia of about 4,027 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Georgetown County, SC | 1,166 ±555 |
| Richland County, SC | 885 ±238 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 399 ±463 |
| Charleston County, SC | 336 ±90 |
| Jasper County, SC | 316 ±245 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Fairfax County, VA | 4,513 ±933 |
| District of Columbia, DC | 3,566 ±703 |
| Alexandria City, VA | 1,960 ±485 |
| Montgomery County, MD | 685 ±201 |
| Loudoun County, VA | 435 ±164 |
Licensed movers at each end
11 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Myrtle Beach (16 counting those licensed only inside South Carolina). 6 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 8.3% of their 12 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive Moves Relocation and Transfer LLCUSDOT 1605825 | Myrtle Beach · 1 mi | 4 trucks | 10 | 0.0% of 2 |
| East Coast MovingUSDOT 1172302 | Ocean Isle Beach · 28 mi | 4 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Moving Spaces LLCUSDOT 4567250 | Little River · 18 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
| Fairway Moving ServicesUSDOT 1725600 | Myrtle Beach · 4 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Luxury Movers Moving Company LLCUSDOT 3288750 | Myrtle Beach · 4 mi | 2 trucks | 1 | — |
| Labarbera Movers LLCUSDOT 3854323 | Conway · 12 mi | 2 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 2 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Arlington end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Arlington: JK Moving Services (Sterling, 173 trucks), Eagle Van Lines Inc (Temple Hills, 72 trucks), Town and Country Movers Inc (Gaithersburg, 64 trucks), A&A Transfer LLC (Chantilly, 62 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from South Carolina into Virginia, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Myrtle Beach to Arlington
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 432 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Arlington
A local move inside Arlington later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Arlington are Washington (about 4 mi), Annapolis (about 38 mi), Baltimore (about 45 mi).
Other routes from Myrtle Beach
All routes from Myrtle Beach, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach to Charleston, SC | ~103 mi | $464 – $618 |
| Myrtle Beach to Columbia, SC | ~146 mi | $657 – $876 |
| Myrtle Beach to Raleigh, NC | ~168 mi | $756 – $1,008 |
| Myrtle Beach to Charlotte, NC | ~178 mi | $801 – $1,068 |
| Myrtle Beach to Greenville, SC | ~251 mi | $1,130 – $1,506 |
| Myrtle Beach to Saint Petersburg, FL | ~545 mi | $2,453 – $3,270 |
| Myrtle Beach to Hartford, CT | ~760 mi | $3,420 – $4,560 |
| Myrtle Beach to Manchester, NH | ~882 mi | $3,969 – $5,292 |
Also moving to Arlington: from Washington, DC, from Annapolis, MD, from Baltimore, MD, from Frederick, MD.
Myrtle Beach to Arlington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Myrtle Beach to Arlington, VA?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 432 miles cost about $1,458 – $1,944 for a studio, $1,944 – $2,592 for a two-bedroom home and $2,236 – $2,981 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Myrtle Beach to Arlington, VA take?
The drive is about 8 hours, but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Myrtle Beach to Arlington, VA?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $933 – $1,244 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,944 – $2,592 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,400 – $1,866.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Myrtle Beach to Arlington, VA?
Yes. Myrtle Beach is in South Carolina and Arlington is in Virginia, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 11 listed movers within 30 miles of Myrtle Beach hold it.
How many people move from Myrtle Beach to Arlington, VA each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 347 people a year (margin of error ±139) moved from the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC metro area to the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. Its county table has no estimate for this pair, so the metro figure is the finest available.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.