Moving from Myrtle Beach, SC to Los Angeles, CA
About 2,616 miles across a state line, from South Carolina into California, 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 Los Angeles, CA covers about 2,616 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $11,772 – $15,696 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 23 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 2,616 miles from South Carolina to California. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $11,772 – $15,696 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 6 days on the road (about 48 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Myrtle Beach to Los Angeles
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $8,829 – $11,772 | $6,357 – $8,476 | $4,238 – $5,651 |
| 1 bedroom | $10,595 – $14,126 | $7,628 – $10,171 | $5,086 – $6,781 |
| 2 bedrooms | $11,772 – $15,696 | $8,476 – $11,301 | $5,651 – $7,534 |
| 3 bedrooms | $13,538 – $18,050 | $9,747 – $12,996 | $6,498 – $8,664 |
| 4 bedrooms | $15,304 – $20,405 | $11,019 – $14,691 | $7,346 – $9,794 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $17,658 – $23,544 | $12,714 – $16,952 | $8,476 – $11,301 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,616 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 Los Angeles
2,616 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $13,080. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $11,772 to $15,696, 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 Los Angeles
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 23 people a year (±33) moved from Horry County, SC, home to Myrtle Beach, to Los Angeles County, CA, home to Los Angeles. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 9 people a year (±14). Movers from Horry County make up 0.0% of the 201,481 people a year who moved into Los Angeles County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 6,955 people a year (±1,938) moving from South Carolina to California and about 8,709 people a year (±2,524) from California to South Carolina — a net gain for South Carolina of about 1,754 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 |
|---|---|
| Orange County, CA | 23,839 ±1,290 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 15,590 ±1,301 |
| Riverside County, CA | 10,232 ±1,091 |
| San Diego County, CA | 8,898 ±761 |
| Ventura County, CA | 6,625 ±810 |
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 Los Angeles end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Los Angeles: Move Happy Acme (Los Angeles, 31 trucks), Best California Movers (North Hollywood, 22 trucks), Wetzel & Sons Moving & Storage Inc (Pacoima, 17 trucks), Altar Boys Moving (Pacoima, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from South Carolina into California, 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 Los Angeles
Insist on a survey
Over 2,616 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 2,616 miles of handling.
Arriving in Los Angeles
A local move inside Los Angeles later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Los Angeles are Long Beach (about 23 mi), Santa Clarita (about 34 mi), Santa Ana (about 35 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 Arlington, VA | ~432 mi | $1,944 – $2,592 |
| Myrtle Beach to Saint Petersburg, FL | ~545 mi | $2,453 – $3,270 |
| Myrtle Beach to Hartford, CT | ~760 mi | $3,420 – $4,560 |
Also moving to Los Angeles: from Anaheim, CA, from Lancaster, CA, from Oxnard, CA, from Moreno Valley, CA.
Myrtle Beach to Los Angeles moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Myrtle Beach to Los Angeles?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 2,616 miles cost about $8,829 – $11,772 for a studio, $11,772 – $15,696 for a two-bedroom home and $13,538 – $18,050 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Myrtle Beach to Los Angeles take?
The drive is 6 days on the road (about 48 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Myrtle Beach to Los Angeles?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $5,651 – $7,534 for a two-bedroom home, against $11,772 – $15,696 with full-service movers; a moving container is $8,476 – $11,301.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Myrtle Beach to Los Angeles?
Yes. Myrtle Beach is in South Carolina and Los Angeles is in California, 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 Los Angeles each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 23 people a year (margin of error ±33) moved from Horry County, which contains Myrtle Beach, to Los Angeles County, which contains Los Angeles.
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.