Moving from Vermont to South Carolina
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Burlington and Charleston it is about 1,031 miles and 3 days on the road (about 19 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 936 to 1,033 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.
- ~1,031 miBurlington → Charleston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,640+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 177 people moved from Vermont to South Carolina in 2024 (Census estimate, ±205). Between Burlington and Charleston it is about 1,031 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,640 – $6,186 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 12 movers based in Vermont hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Vermont to South Carolina
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 177 people a year (±205). Vermont is the 45th-largest of the 49 states sending people to South Carolina; South Carolina took in about 189,282 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor County | Richland County | 88 ±138* |
| Rutland County | York County | 48 ±77* |
| Caledonia County | Spartanburg County | 47 ±77* |
| Addison County | Beaufort County | 41 ±60* |
| Caledonia County | Lexington County | 37 ±58* |
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.
Burlington 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 Vermont and South Carolina.
Cost of moving from Vermont to South Carolina
At about 1,031 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,640 – $6,186 for a two-bedroom home and $5,335 – $7,114 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,340 – $4,454; a freight trailer is $2,227 – $2,969.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,480 – $4,640 | $2,505 – $3,340 | $1,670 – $2,227 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,176 – $5,567 | $3,006 – $4,009 | $2,004 – $2,672 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,640 – $6,186 | $3,340 – $4,454 | $2,227 – $2,969 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,335 – $7,114 | $3,842 – $5,122 | $2,561 – $3,415 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,031 – $8,042 | $4,343 – $5,790 | $2,895 – $3,860 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,959 – $9,279 | $5,011 – $6,681 | $3,340 – $4,454 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,031 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 Vermont to South Carolina
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington to Myrtle Beach | ~936 mi | 3–7 days | $4,212 – $5,616 | $4,844 – $6,458 |
| Montpelier to Myrtle Beach | ~937 mi | 3–7 days | $4,217 – $5,622 | $4,849 – $6,465 |
| Burlington to Greenville | ~961 mi | 3–7 days | $4,325 – $5,766 | $4,973 – $6,631 |
| Montpelier to Greenville | ~972 mi | 3–7 days | $4,374 – $5,832 | $5,030 – $6,707 |
| Burlington to Columbia | ~974 mi | 3–7 days | $4,383 – $5,844 | $5,040 – $6,721 |
| Montpelier to Columbia | ~980 mi | 3–7 days | $4,410 – $5,880 | $5,072 – $6,762 |
| Burlington to Charleston | ~1,031 mi | 3–7 days | $4,640 – $6,186 | $5,335 – $7,114 |
| Montpelier to Charleston | ~1,033 mi | 3–7 days | $4,649 – $6,198 | $5,346 – $7,128 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Vermont
7 of the 12 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 72 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 9 of 39 vehicle inspections (23.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 72 driver inspections (5.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action Moving and Storage IncColchester, VT · USDOT 434207 | 42 | 7 of 22 | 2 of 42 |
| Booska World Wide MoversSouth Burlington, VT · USDOT 786533 | 13 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 13 |
| McLure Moving & StorageEssex Junction, VT · USDOT 86305 | 6 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 6 |
| Lowell's Moving & StorageSo Burlington, VT · USDOT 1653526 | 4 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| Pro Moving and StorageWilliston, VT · USDOT 1381131 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Vermont Moving & Storage IncWinooski, VT · USDOT 1596307 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
18 listed household-goods carriers are based in Vermont, 12 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Vermont 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 Vermont. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Vermont
Vermont to South Carolina moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Vermont to South Carolina?
Between the two states' main cities, Burlington and Charleston, the distance is about 1,031 miles. From our model that is $4,640 – $6,186 for a two-bedroom home and $5,335 – $7,114 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,340 – $4,454 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,227 – $2,969. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Vermont and South Carolina, distances run from 936 to 1,033 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Vermont to South Carolina take?
Burlington to Charleston is 3 days on the road (about 19 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 Vermont to South Carolina?
Yes. A move from Vermont into South Carolina is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 18 listed movers based in Vermont, 12 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Vermont.
What is the cheapest way to move from Vermont to South Carolina?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,227 – $2,969 for a two-bedroom home over 1,031 miles against $4,640 – $6,186 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,340 – $4,454, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Vermont to South Carolina each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 177 people (±205) moved from Vermont to South Carolina that year. That makes Vermont the 45th-largest source of new residents for South Carolina among the states.