Moving from South Carolina to Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Charleston and Houston it is about 1,089 miles and 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving); the 64 city pairs we price between the two states run from 961 to 1,872 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.
- ~1,089 miCharleston → Houston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,901+2-bedroom, movers
- 64City routes priced
In short
About 8,106 people moved from South Carolina to Texas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,986), and about 8,157 went the other way. Between Charleston and Houston it is about 1,089 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,901 – $6,534 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 75 movers based in South Carolina hold interstate authority.
Who moves from South Carolina to Texas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 8,106 people a year (±2,986), against about 8,157 (±2,881) from Texas to South Carolina, so Texas loses about 51 people a year on this exchange. South Carolina is the 25th-largest of the 50 states sending people to Texas; Texas took in about 556,156 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Richland County | Bell County | 799 ±951* |
| Richland County | El Paso County | 308 ±207 |
| Richland County | Dallas County | 307 ±229 |
| Florence County | Bell County | 281 ±306* |
| Richland County | Fort Bend County | 281 ±226 |
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 Houston, 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 Texas.
Cost of moving from South Carolina to Texas
At about 1,089 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,901 – $6,534 for a two-bedroom home and $5,636 – $7,514 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,528 – $4,704; a freight trailer is $2,352 – $3,136.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,675 – $4,901 | $2,646 – $3,528 | $1,764 – $2,352 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,410 – $5,881 | $3,176 – $4,234 | $2,117 – $2,823 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,901 – $6,534 | $3,528 – $4,704 | $2,352 – $3,136 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,636 – $7,514 | $4,058 – $5,410 | $2,705 – $3,607 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,371 – $8,494 | $4,587 – $6,116 | $3,058 – $4,077 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,351 – $9,801 | $5,293 – $7,057 | $3,528 – $4,704 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,089 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 Texas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 8 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville to McKinney | ~961 mi | 3–7 days | $4,325 – $5,766 | $4,973 – $6,631 |
| Greenville to Garland | ~964 mi | 3–7 days | $4,338 – $5,784 | $4,989 – $6,652 |
| Greenville to Plano | ~969 mi | 3–7 days | $4,361 – $5,814 | $5,015 – $6,686 |
| Greenville to Houston | ~973 mi | 3–7 days | $4,379 – $5,838 | $5,035 – $6,714 |
| Greenville to Dallas | ~977 mi | 3–7 days | $4,397 – $5,862 | $5,056 – $6,741 |
| Greenville to Irving | ~987 mi | 3–7 days | $4,442 – $5,922 | $5,108 – $6,810 |
| Greenville to Arlington | ~998 mi | 3–7 days | $4,491 – $5,988 | $5,165 – $6,886 |
| Greenville to Fort Worth | ~1,013 mi | 3–7 days | $4,559 – $6,078 | $5,242 – $6,990 |
| Columbia to Houston | ~1,037 mi | 3–7 days | $4,667 – $6,222 | $5,366 – $7,155 |
| Columbia to McKinney | ~1,050 mi | 3–7 days | $4,725 – $6,300 | $5,434 – $7,245 |
| Columbia to Garland | ~1,051 mi | 3–7 days | $4,730 – $6,306 | $5,439 – $7,252 |
| Columbia to Plano | ~1,057 mi | 3–7 days | $4,757 – $6,342 | $5,470 – $7,293 |
| Columbia to Dallas | ~1,064 mi | 3–7 days | $4,788 – $6,384 | $5,506 – $7,342 |
| Columbia to Irving | ~1,074 mi | 3–7 days | $4,833 – $6,444 | $5,558 – $7,411 |
| Columbia to Arlington | ~1,085 mi | 3–7 days | $4,883 – $6,510 | $5,615 – $7,487 |
| Charleston to Houston | ~1,089 mi | 3–7 days | $4,901 – $6,534 | $5,636 – $7,514 |
| Columbia to Fort Worth | ~1,100 mi | 3–7 days | $4,950 – $6,600 | $5,693 – $7,590 |
| Greenville to Austin | ~1,104 mi | 3–7 days | $4,968 – $6,624 | $5,713 – $7,618 |
| Charleston to Garland | ~1,128 mi | 3–7 days | $5,076 – $6,768 | $5,837 – $7,783 |
| Charleston to McKinney | ~1,129 mi | 3–7 days | $5,081 – $6,774 | $5,843 – $7,790 |
| Charleston to Plano | ~1,136 mi | 3–7 days | $5,112 – $6,816 | $5,879 – $7,838 |
| Charleston to Dallas | ~1,141 mi | 3–7 days | $5,135 – $6,846 | $5,905 – $7,873 |
| Charleston to Irving | ~1,152 mi | 3–7 days | $5,184 – $6,912 | $5,962 – $7,949 |
| Charleston to Arlington | ~1,162 mi | 3–7 days | $5,229 – $6,972 | $6,013 – $8,018 |
| Myrtle Beach to Houston | ~1,172 mi | 3–7 days | $5,274 – $7,032 | $6,065 – $8,087 |
| Charleston to Fort Worth | ~1,177 mi | 3–7 days | $5,297 – $7,062 | $6,091 – $8,121 |
| Columbia to Austin | ~1,177 mi | 3–7 days | $5,297 – $7,062 | $6,091 – $8,121 |
| Greenville to Corpus Christi | ~1,178 mi | 3–7 days | $5,301 – $7,068 | $6,096 – $8,128 |
| Greenville to San Antonio | ~1,180 mi | 3–7 days | $5,310 – $7,080 | $6,107 – $8,142 |
| Myrtle Beach to McKinney | ~1,194 mi | 3–7 days | $5,373 – $7,164 | $6,179 – $8,239 |
| Myrtle Beach to Garland | ~1,195 mi | 3–7 days | $5,378 – $7,170 | $6,184 – $8,246 |
| Myrtle Beach to Plano | ~1,201 mi | 7–14 days | $5,405 – $7,206 | $6,215 – $8,287 |
| Myrtle Beach to Dallas | ~1,208 mi | 7–14 days | $5,436 – $7,248 | $6,251 – $8,335 |
| Myrtle Beach to Irving | ~1,218 mi | 7–14 days | $5,481 – $7,308 | $6,303 – $8,404 |
| Myrtle Beach to Arlington | ~1,229 mi | 7–14 days | $5,531 – $7,374 | $6,360 – $8,480 |
| Columbia to Corpus Christi | ~1,236 mi | 7–14 days | $5,562 – $7,416 | $6,396 – $8,528 |
| Charleston to Austin | ~1,238 mi | 7–14 days | $5,571 – $7,428 | $6,407 – $8,542 |
| Myrtle Beach to Fort Worth | ~1,244 mi | 7–14 days | $5,598 – $7,464 | $6,438 – $8,584 |
| Columbia to San Antonio | ~1,250 mi | 7–14 days | $5,625 – $7,500 | $6,469 – $8,625 |
| Charleston to Corpus Christi | ~1,279 mi | 7–14 days | $5,756 – $7,674 | $6,619 – $8,825 |
| Greenville to Amarillo | ~1,280 mi | 7–14 days | $5,760 – $7,680 | $6,624 – $8,832 |
| Greenville to McAllen | ~1,298 mi | 7–14 days | $5,841 – $7,788 | $6,717 – $8,956 |
| Greenville to Lubbock | ~1,301 mi | 7–14 days | $5,855 – $7,806 | $6,733 – $8,977 |
| Charleston to San Antonio | ~1,306 mi | 7–14 days | $5,877 – $7,836 | $6,759 – $9,011 |
| Greenville to Laredo | ~1,313 mi | 7–14 days | $5,909 – $7,878 | $6,795 – $9,060 |
| Myrtle Beach to Austin | ~1,316 mi | 7–14 days | $5,922 – $7,896 | $6,810 – $9,080 |
| Columbia to McAllen | ~1,351 mi | 7–14 days | $6,080 – $8,106 | $6,991 – $9,322 |
| Myrtle Beach to Corpus Christi | ~1,366 mi | 7–14 days | $6,147 – $8,196 | $7,069 – $9,425 |
| Columbia to Laredo | ~1,376 mi | 7–14 days | $6,192 – $8,256 | $7,121 – $9,494 |
| Columbia to Amarillo | ~1,380 mi | 7–14 days | $6,210 – $8,280 | $7,141 – $9,522 |
| Charleston to McAllen | ~1,386 mi | 7–14 days | $6,237 – $8,316 | $7,173 – $9,563 |
| Myrtle Beach to San Antonio | ~1,387 mi | 7–14 days | $6,242 – $8,322 | $7,178 – $9,570 |
| Columbia to Lubbock | ~1,394 mi | 7–14 days | $6,273 – $8,364 | $7,214 – $9,619 |
| Charleston to Laredo | ~1,423 mi | 7–14 days | $6,404 – $8,538 | $7,364 – $9,819 |
| Charleston to Amarillo | ~1,472 mi | 7–14 days | $6,624 – $8,832 | $7,618 – $10,157 |
| Myrtle Beach to McAllen | ~1,476 mi | 7–14 days | $6,642 – $8,856 | $7,638 – $10,184 |
| Charleston to Lubbock | ~1,479 mi | 7–14 days | $6,656 – $8,874 | $7,654 – $10,205 |
| Myrtle Beach to Laredo | ~1,508 mi | 7–14 days | $6,786 – $9,048 | $7,804 – $10,405 |
| Myrtle Beach to Amarillo | ~1,526 mi | 7–14 days | $6,867 – $9,156 | $7,897 – $10,529 |
| Myrtle Beach to Lubbock | ~1,540 mi | 7–14 days | $6,930 – $9,240 | $7,969 – $10,626 |
| Greenville to El Paso | ~1,637 mi | 7–14 days | $7,367 – $9,822 | $8,471 – $11,295 |
| Columbia to El Paso | ~1,727 mi | 7–14 days | $7,772 – $10,362 | $8,937 – $11,916 |
| Charleston to El Paso | ~1,805 mi | 7–14 days | $8,123 – $10,830 | $9,341 – $12,455 |
| Myrtle Beach to El Paso | ~1,872 mi | 7–14 days | $8,424 – $11,232 | $9,688 – $12,917 |
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 Texas end, 2,409 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Texas, moving costs in Texas, or the reverse trip, Texas 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 Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from South Carolina to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Charleston and Houston, the distance is about 1,089 miles. From our model that is $4,901 – $6,534 for a two-bedroom home and $5,636 – $7,514 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,528 – $4,704 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,352 – $3,136. Across the 64 city pairs we price between South Carolina and Texas, distances run from 961 to 1,872 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from South Carolina to Texas take?
Charleston to Houston is 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving). 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 Texas?
Yes. A move from South Carolina into Texas 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 Texas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,352 – $3,136 for a two-bedroom home over 1,089 miles against $4,901 – $6,534 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,528 – $4,704, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from South Carolina to Texas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 8,106 people (±2,986) moved from South Carolina to Texas that year, against about 8,157 (±2,881) from Texas to South Carolina. That makes South Carolina the 25th-largest source of new residents for Texas among the states.