Moving from South Carolina to Tennessee
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Charleston and Nashville it is about 529 miles and about 10 hours; the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 134 to 751 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.
- ~529 miCharleston → Nashville
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,381+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 4,212 people moved from South Carolina to Tennessee in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,049), and about 3,385 went the other way. Between Charleston and Nashville it is about 529 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,381 – $3,174 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 75 movers based in South Carolina hold interstate authority.
Who moves from South Carolina to Tennessee
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,212 people a year (±2,049), against about 3,385 (±1,543) from Tennessee to South Carolina, so Tennessee gains about 827 people a year on this exchange. South Carolina is the 14th-largest of the 46 states sending people to Tennessee; Tennessee took in about 191,844 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Richland County | Madison County | 394 ±412* |
| Charleston County | Knox County | 333 ±494* |
| Charleston County | Davidson County | 208 ±235* |
| Richland County | Knox County | 127 ±143* |
| Greenville County | Rutherford County | 125 ±116 |
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 Nashville, 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 Tennessee.
Cost of moving from South Carolina to Tennessee
At about 529 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,381 – $3,174 for a two-bedroom home and $2,738 – $3,650 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,714 – $2,285; a freight trailer is $1,143 – $1,524.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,785 – $2,381 | $1,285 – $1,714 | $857 – $1,143 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,142 – $2,857 | $1,543 – $2,057 | $1,028 – $1,371 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,381 – $3,174 | $1,714 – $2,285 | $1,143 – $1,524 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,738 – $3,650 | $1,971 – $2,628 | $1,314 – $1,752 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,095 – $4,126 | $2,228 – $2,971 | $1,485 – $1,981 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,571 – $4,761 | $2,571 – $3,428 | $1,714 – $2,285 |
Transport only, for an estimated 529 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 Tennessee
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 Knoxville | ~134 mi | 1–3 days | $603 – $804 | $693 – $925 |
| Greenville to Chattanooga | ~193 mi | 1–3 days | $869 – $1,158 | $999 – $1,332 |
| Columbia to Knoxville | ~247 mi | 1–3 days | $1,112 – $1,482 | $1,278 – $1,704 |
| Columbia to Chattanooga | ~296 mi | 1–3 days | $1,332 – $1,776 | $1,532 – $2,042 |
| Greenville to Nashville | ~306 mi | 1–3 days | $1,377 – $1,836 | $1,584 – $2,111 |
| Charleston to Knoxville | ~368 mi | 1–3 days | $1,656 – $2,208 | $1,904 – $2,539 |
| Myrtle Beach to Knoxville | ~379 mi | 1–3 days | $1,706 – $2,274 | $1,961 – $2,615 |
| Charleston to Chattanooga | ~402 mi | 3–7 days | $1,809 – $2,412 | $2,080 – $2,774 |
| Columbia to Nashville | ~416 mi | 3–7 days | $1,872 – $2,496 | $2,153 – $2,870 |
| Myrtle Beach to Chattanooga | ~440 mi | 3–7 days | $1,980 – $2,640 | $2,277 – $3,036 |
| Greenville to Memphis | ~506 mi | 3–7 days | $2,277 – $3,036 | $2,619 – $3,491 |
| Charleston to Nashville | ~529 mi | 3–7 days | $2,381 – $3,174 | $2,738 – $3,650 |
| Myrtle Beach to Nashville | ~557 mi | 3–7 days | $2,507 – $3,342 | $2,882 – $3,843 |
| Columbia to Memphis | ~605 mi | 3–7 days | $2,723 – $3,630 | $3,131 – $4,175 |
| Charleston to Memphis | ~701 mi | 3–7 days | $3,155 – $4,206 | $3,628 – $4,837 |
| Myrtle Beach to Memphis | ~751 mi | 3–7 days | $3,380 – $4,506 | $3,886 – $5,182 |
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 Tennessee end, 266 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Tennessee, moving costs in Tennessee, or the reverse trip, Tennessee 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 Tennessee moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from South Carolina to Tennessee?
Between the two states' main cities, Charleston and Nashville, the distance is about 529 miles. From our model that is $2,381 – $3,174 for a two-bedroom home and $2,738 – $3,650 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,714 – $2,285 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,143 – $1,524. Across the 16 city pairs we price between South Carolina and Tennessee, distances run from 134 to 751 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from South Carolina to Tennessee take?
Charleston to Nashville is about 10 hours. 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 Tennessee?
Yes. A move from South Carolina into Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,143 – $1,524 for a two-bedroom home over 529 miles against $2,381 – $3,174 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,714 – $2,285, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from South Carolina to Tennessee each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,212 people (±2,049) moved from South Carolina to Tennessee that year, against about 3,385 (±1,543) from Tennessee to South Carolina. That makes South Carolina the 14th-largest source of new residents for Tennessee among the states.