Moving from Myrtle Beach, SC to Phoenix, AZ
About 2,218 miles across a state line, from South Carolina into Arizona, 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 Phoenix, AZ covers about 2,218 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $9,981 – $13,308 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 117 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 2,218 miles from South Carolina to Arizona. 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 $9,981 – $13,308 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 5 days on the road (about 40 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 Phoenix
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,486 – $9,981 | $5,390 – $7,186 | $3,593 – $4,791 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,983 – $11,977 | $6,468 – $8,624 | $4,312 – $5,749 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,981 – $13,308 | $7,186 – $9,582 | $4,791 – $6,388 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,478 – $15,304 | $8,264 – $11,019 | $5,510 – $7,346 |
| 4 bedrooms | $12,975 – $17,300 | $9,342 – $12,456 | $6,228 – $8,304 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $14,972 – $19,962 | $10,779 – $14,373 | $7,186 – $9,582 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,218 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 Phoenix
2,218 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $11,090. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $9,981 to $13,308, 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 Phoenix
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 117 people a year (±103) moved from Horry County, SC, home to Myrtle Beach, to Maricopa County, AZ, home to Phoenix. Going the other way: about 205 people a year (±111). Movers from Horry County make up 0.1% of the 189,397 people a year who moved into Maricopa County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 2,858 people a year (±1,755) moving from South Carolina to Arizona and about 1,989 people a year (±1,345) from Arizona to South Carolina — a net gain for Arizona of about 869 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 |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 11,423 ±1,245 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 8,614 ±1,297 |
| Pima County, AZ | 6,565 ±949 |
| San Diego County, CA | 5,206 ±1,126 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 5,198 ±805 |
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 Phoenix end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Phoenix: Dircks Moving & Logistics (Phoenix, 24 trucks), Muscular Moving Men LLC (Phoenix, 22 trucks), Camelback Moving Inc (Phoenix, 20 trucks), M&S Trucking and Moving LLC (Phoenix, 20 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from South Carolina into Arizona, 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 Phoenix
Insist on a survey
Over 2,218 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 2,218 miles of handling.
Arriving in Phoenix
A local move inside Phoenix later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Phoenix are Scottsdale (about 11 mi), Tempe (about 11 mi), Mesa (about 17 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 Phoenix: from Tucson, AZ, from Saint George, UT, from Moreno Valley, CA, from Las Vegas, NV.
Myrtle Beach to Phoenix moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Myrtle Beach to Phoenix?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 2,218 miles cost about $7,486 – $9,981 for a studio, $9,981 – $13,308 for a two-bedroom home and $11,478 – $15,304 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Myrtle Beach to Phoenix take?
The drive is 5 days on the road (about 40 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 Phoenix?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $4,791 – $6,388 for a two-bedroom home, against $9,981 – $13,308 with full-service movers; a moving container is $7,186 – $9,582.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Myrtle Beach to Phoenix?
Yes. Myrtle Beach is in South Carolina and Phoenix is in Arizona, 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 Phoenix each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 117 people a year (margin of error ±103) moved from Horry County, which contains Myrtle Beach, to Maricopa County, which contains Phoenix.
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.