Moving from Texas to South Carolina
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Charleston 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 miHouston → Charleston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,901+2-bedroom, movers
- 64City routes priced
In short
About 8,157 people moved from Texas to South Carolina in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,881), and about 8,106 went the other way. Between Houston and Charleston 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. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to South Carolina
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 8,157 people a year (±2,881), against about 8,106 (±2,986) from South Carolina to Texas, so South Carolina gains about 51 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 7th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | Berkeley County | 744 ±963* |
| El Paso County | Richland County | 306 ±219 |
| Harris County | Horry County | 282 ±388* |
| Harris County | Berkeley County | 271 ±304* |
| Harris County | Richland County | 267 ±131 |
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.
Houston 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 Texas and South Carolina.
Cost of moving from Texas to South Carolina
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 Texas to South Carolina
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 9 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney to Greenville | ~961 mi | 3–7 days | $4,325 – $5,766 | $4,973 – $6,631 |
| Garland to Greenville | ~964 mi | 3–7 days | $4,338 – $5,784 | $4,989 – $6,652 |
| Plano to Greenville | ~969 mi | 3–7 days | $4,361 – $5,814 | $5,015 – $6,686 |
| Houston to Greenville | ~973 mi | 3–7 days | $4,379 – $5,838 | $5,035 – $6,714 |
| Dallas to Greenville | ~977 mi | 3–7 days | $4,397 – $5,862 | $5,056 – $6,741 |
| Irving to Greenville | ~987 mi | 3–7 days | $4,442 – $5,922 | $5,108 – $6,810 |
| Arlington to Greenville | ~998 mi | 3–7 days | $4,491 – $5,988 | $5,165 – $6,886 |
| Fort Worth to Greenville | ~1,013 mi | 3–7 days | $4,559 – $6,078 | $5,242 – $6,990 |
| Houston to Columbia | ~1,037 mi | 3–7 days | $4,667 – $6,222 | $5,366 – $7,155 |
| McKinney to Columbia | ~1,050 mi | 3–7 days | $4,725 – $6,300 | $5,434 – $7,245 |
| Garland to Columbia | ~1,051 mi | 3–7 days | $4,730 – $6,306 | $5,439 – $7,252 |
| Plano to Columbia | ~1,057 mi | 3–7 days | $4,757 – $6,342 | $5,470 – $7,293 |
| Dallas to Columbia | ~1,064 mi | 3–7 days | $4,788 – $6,384 | $5,506 – $7,342 |
| Irving to Columbia | ~1,074 mi | 3–7 days | $4,833 – $6,444 | $5,558 – $7,411 |
| Arlington to Columbia | ~1,085 mi | 3–7 days | $4,883 – $6,510 | $5,615 – $7,487 |
| Houston to Charleston | ~1,089 mi | 3–7 days | $4,901 – $6,534 | $5,636 – $7,514 |
| Fort Worth to Columbia | ~1,100 mi | 3–7 days | $4,950 – $6,600 | $5,693 – $7,590 |
| Austin to Greenville | ~1,104 mi | 3–7 days | $4,968 – $6,624 | $5,713 – $7,618 |
| Garland to Charleston | ~1,128 mi | 3–7 days | $5,076 – $6,768 | $5,837 – $7,783 |
| McKinney to Charleston | ~1,129 mi | 3–7 days | $5,081 – $6,774 | $5,843 – $7,790 |
| Plano to Charleston | ~1,136 mi | 3–7 days | $5,112 – $6,816 | $5,879 – $7,838 |
| Dallas to Charleston | ~1,141 mi | 3–7 days | $5,135 – $6,846 | $5,905 – $7,873 |
| Irving to Charleston | ~1,152 mi | 3–7 days | $5,184 – $6,912 | $5,962 – $7,949 |
| Arlington to Charleston | ~1,162 mi | 3–7 days | $5,229 – $6,972 | $6,013 – $8,018 |
| Houston to Myrtle Beach | ~1,172 mi | 3–7 days | $5,274 – $7,032 | $6,065 – $8,087 |
| Austin to Columbia | ~1,177 mi | 3–7 days | $5,297 – $7,062 | $6,091 – $8,121 |
| Fort Worth to Charleston | ~1,177 mi | 3–7 days | $5,297 – $7,062 | $6,091 – $8,121 |
| Corpus Christi to Greenville | ~1,178 mi | 3–7 days | $5,301 – $7,068 | $6,096 – $8,128 |
| San Antonio to Greenville | ~1,180 mi | 3–7 days | $5,310 – $7,080 | $6,107 – $8,142 |
| McKinney to Myrtle Beach | ~1,194 mi | 3–7 days | $5,373 – $7,164 | $6,179 – $8,239 |
| Garland to Myrtle Beach | ~1,195 mi | 3–7 days | $5,378 – $7,170 | $6,184 – $8,246 |
| Plano to Myrtle Beach | ~1,201 mi | 7–14 days | $5,405 – $7,206 | $6,215 – $8,287 |
| Dallas to Myrtle Beach | ~1,208 mi | 7–14 days | $5,436 – $7,248 | $6,251 – $8,335 |
| Irving to Myrtle Beach | ~1,218 mi | 7–14 days | $5,481 – $7,308 | $6,303 – $8,404 |
| Arlington to Myrtle Beach | ~1,229 mi | 7–14 days | $5,531 – $7,374 | $6,360 – $8,480 |
| Corpus Christi to Columbia | ~1,236 mi | 7–14 days | $5,562 – $7,416 | $6,396 – $8,528 |
| Austin to Charleston | ~1,238 mi | 7–14 days | $5,571 – $7,428 | $6,407 – $8,542 |
| Fort Worth to Myrtle Beach | ~1,244 mi | 7–14 days | $5,598 – $7,464 | $6,438 – $8,584 |
| San Antonio to Columbia | ~1,250 mi | 7–14 days | $5,625 – $7,500 | $6,469 – $8,625 |
| Corpus Christi to Charleston | ~1,279 mi | 7–14 days | $5,756 – $7,674 | $6,619 – $8,825 |
| Amarillo to Greenville | ~1,280 mi | 7–14 days | $5,760 – $7,680 | $6,624 – $8,832 |
| McAllen to Greenville | ~1,298 mi | 7–14 days | $5,841 – $7,788 | $6,717 – $8,956 |
| Lubbock to Greenville | ~1,301 mi | 7–14 days | $5,855 – $7,806 | $6,733 – $8,977 |
| San Antonio to Charleston | ~1,306 mi | 7–14 days | $5,877 – $7,836 | $6,759 – $9,011 |
| Laredo to Greenville | ~1,313 mi | 7–14 days | $5,909 – $7,878 | $6,795 – $9,060 |
| Austin to Myrtle Beach | ~1,316 mi | 7–14 days | $5,922 – $7,896 | $6,810 – $9,080 |
| McAllen to Columbia | ~1,351 mi | 7–14 days | $6,080 – $8,106 | $6,991 – $9,322 |
| Corpus Christi to Myrtle Beach | ~1,366 mi | 7–14 days | $6,147 – $8,196 | $7,069 – $9,425 |
| Laredo to Columbia | ~1,376 mi | 7–14 days | $6,192 – $8,256 | $7,121 – $9,494 |
| Amarillo to Columbia | ~1,380 mi | 7–14 days | $6,210 – $8,280 | $7,141 – $9,522 |
| McAllen to Charleston | ~1,386 mi | 7–14 days | $6,237 – $8,316 | $7,173 – $9,563 |
| San Antonio to Myrtle Beach | ~1,387 mi | 7–14 days | $6,242 – $8,322 | $7,178 – $9,570 |
| Lubbock to Columbia | ~1,394 mi | 7–14 days | $6,273 – $8,364 | $7,214 – $9,619 |
| Laredo to Charleston | ~1,423 mi | 7–14 days | $6,404 – $8,538 | $7,364 – $9,819 |
| Amarillo to Charleston | ~1,472 mi | 7–14 days | $6,624 – $8,832 | $7,618 – $10,157 |
| McAllen to Myrtle Beach | ~1,476 mi | 7–14 days | $6,642 – $8,856 | $7,638 – $10,184 |
| Lubbock to Charleston | ~1,479 mi | 7–14 days | $6,656 – $8,874 | $7,654 – $10,205 |
| Laredo to Myrtle Beach | ~1,508 mi | 7–14 days | $6,786 – $9,048 | $7,804 – $10,405 |
| Amarillo to Myrtle Beach | ~1,526 mi | 7–14 days | $6,867 – $9,156 | $7,897 – $10,529 |
| Lubbock to Myrtle Beach | ~1,540 mi | 7–14 days | $6,930 – $9,240 | $7,969 – $10,626 |
| El Paso to Greenville | ~1,637 mi | 7–14 days | $7,367 – $9,822 | $8,471 – $11,295 |
| El Paso to Columbia | ~1,727 mi | 7–14 days | $7,772 – $10,362 | $8,937 – $11,916 |
| El Paso to Charleston | ~1,805 mi | 7–14 days | $8,123 – $10,830 | $9,341 – $12,455 |
| El Paso to Myrtle Beach | ~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 Texas
190 of the 407 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,348 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 189 of 866 vehicle inspections (21.8%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 299 of 1,346 driver inspections (22.2%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Transfers IncEagle Pass, TX · USDOT 643206 | 152 | 19 of 113 | 14 of 152 |
| Next Stop Moving & StorageTaylor, TX · USDOT 3756197 | 56 | 10 of 32 | 5 of 56 |
| Scobey Moving & Storage LtdSan Antonio, TX · USDOT 1274056 | 47 | 4 of 33 | 3 of 47 |
| American Knights MovingHouston, TX · USDOT 1977907 | 39 | 7 of 26 | 4 of 39 |
| Apple MovingAustin, TX · USDOT 3538096 | 37 | 4 of 17 | 5 of 37 |
| Lone Star Van Lines IncFort Worth, TX · USDOT 601326 | 34 | 7 of 23 | 11 of 34 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
2,409 listed household-goods carriers are based in Texas, 407 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Texas 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 Texas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Texas
Texas to South Carolina moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to South Carolina?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Charleston, 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 Texas and South Carolina, distances run from 961 to 1,872 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to South Carolina take?
Houston to Charleston 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 Texas to South Carolina?
Yes. A move from Texas into South Carolina is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 2,409 listed movers based in Texas, 407 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Texas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Texas to South Carolina?
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 Texas to South Carolina each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 8,157 people (±2,881) moved from Texas to South Carolina that year, against about 8,106 (±2,986) from South Carolina to Texas. That makes Texas the 7th-largest source of new residents for South Carolina among the states.