Moving from Tennessee to South Carolina
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Nashville and Charleston 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 miNashville → Charleston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,381+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 3,385 people moved from Tennessee to South Carolina in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,543), and about 4,212 went the other way. Between Nashville and Charleston 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. 132 movers based in Tennessee hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Tennessee to South Carolina
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,385 people a year (±1,543), against about 4,212 (±2,049) from South Carolina to Tennessee, so South Carolina loses about 827 people a year on this exchange. Tennessee is the 14th-largest of the 49 states sending people to South Carolina; South Carolina took in about 189,282 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | Beaufort County | 343 ±490* |
| Dyer County | Lancaster County | 230 ±137 |
| Bedford County | Sumter County | 208 ±272* |
| Washington County | Georgetown County | 193 ±255* |
| Knox County | Anderson County | 154 ±136 |
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.
Nashville to Charleston, 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 Tennessee and South Carolina.
Cost of moving from Tennessee to South Carolina
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 Tennessee to South Carolina
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville to Greenville | ~134 mi | 1–3 days | $603 – $804 | $693 – $925 |
| Chattanooga to Greenville | ~193 mi | 1–3 days | $869 – $1,158 | $999 – $1,332 |
| Knoxville to Columbia | ~247 mi | 1–3 days | $1,112 – $1,482 | $1,278 – $1,704 |
| Chattanooga to Columbia | ~296 mi | 1–3 days | $1,332 – $1,776 | $1,532 – $2,042 |
| Nashville to Greenville | ~306 mi | 1–3 days | $1,377 – $1,836 | $1,584 – $2,111 |
| Knoxville to Charleston | ~368 mi | 1–3 days | $1,656 – $2,208 | $1,904 – $2,539 |
| Knoxville to Myrtle Beach | ~379 mi | 1–3 days | $1,706 – $2,274 | $1,961 – $2,615 |
| Chattanooga to Charleston | ~402 mi | 3–7 days | $1,809 – $2,412 | $2,080 – $2,774 |
| Nashville to Columbia | ~416 mi | 3–7 days | $1,872 – $2,496 | $2,153 – $2,870 |
| Chattanooga to Myrtle Beach | ~440 mi | 3–7 days | $1,980 – $2,640 | $2,277 – $3,036 |
| Memphis to Greenville | ~506 mi | 3–7 days | $2,277 – $3,036 | $2,619 – $3,491 |
| Nashville to Charleston | ~529 mi | 3–7 days | $2,381 – $3,174 | $2,738 – $3,650 |
| Nashville to Myrtle Beach | ~557 mi | 3–7 days | $2,507 – $3,342 | $2,882 – $3,843 |
| Memphis to Columbia | ~605 mi | 3–7 days | $2,723 – $3,630 | $3,131 – $4,175 |
| Memphis to Charleston | ~701 mi | 3–7 days | $3,155 – $4,206 | $3,628 – $4,837 |
| Memphis to Myrtle Beach | ~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 Tennessee
70 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 480 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 50 of 273 vehicle inspections (18.3%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 105 of 479 driver inspections (21.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talent's Moving & Storage IncChattanooga, TN · USDOT 3854391 | 52 | 9 of 34 | 10 of 52 |
| Colonial Van Lines IncClarkrange, TN · USDOT 4071435 | 33 | 4 of 16 | 1 of 33 |
| Big League Movers IncMemphis, TN · USDOT 1999318 | 31 | 3 of 20 | 12 of 31 |
| Boundless Moving and StorageCleveland, TN · USDOT 2798532 | 27 | 1 of 16 | 6 of 27 |
| Rowe Transfer IncKnoxville, TN · USDOT 1079919 | 25 | 3 of 13 | 0 of 25 |
| Justpro Moving LLCSpring Hill, TN · USDOT 3925031 | 20 | 1 of 10 | 3 of 20 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
266 listed household-goods carriers are based in Tennessee, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Tennessee directory ranks them. At the South Carolina end, 179 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in South Carolina, moving costs in South Carolina, or the reverse trip, South Carolina to Tennessee. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Tennessee
Tennessee to South Carolina moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tennessee to South Carolina?
Between the two states' main cities, Nashville and Charleston, 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 Tennessee and South Carolina, distances run from 134 to 751 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Tennessee to South Carolina take?
Nashville to Charleston 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 Tennessee to South Carolina?
Yes. A move from Tennessee into South Carolina is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 266 listed movers based in Tennessee, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Tennessee.
What is the cheapest way to move from Tennessee to South Carolina?
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 Tennessee to South Carolina each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,385 people (±1,543) moved from Tennessee to South Carolina that year, against about 4,212 (±2,049) from South Carolina to Tennessee. That makes Tennessee the 14th-largest source of new residents for South Carolina among the states.