Cities in South Carolina
Charleston
165 routes priced
Columbia
164 routes priced
Greenville
164 routes priced
Myrtle Beach
164 routes priced
55 more South Carolina cities with a cost guide
Aiken · Anderson · Beaufort · Berea · Bluffton · Boiling Springs · Carolina Forest · Cayce · Clemson · Conway · Dentsville · Easley · Five Forks · Florence · Forest Acres · Fort Mill · Fountain Inn · Gaffney · Gantt · Garden City · Goose Creek · Greenwood · Greer · Hanahan · Hilton Head Island · Irmo · James Island · Ladson · Lake Wylie · Lexington · Mauldin · Moncks Corner · Mount Pleasant · Newberry · North Augusta · North Charleston · North Myrtle Beach · Oak Grove · Orangeburg · Parker · Port Royal · Red Bank · Red Hill · Rock Hill · Seven Oaks · Simpsonville · Socastee · Spartanburg · St. Andrews · Summerville · Sumter · Taylors · Tega Cay · Wade Hampton · West Columbia
What a move costs in South Carolina
Two different formulas apply, and which one you fall under matters more than which company you call. Under about 100 miles movers bill by the hour, so cost follows crew size and time on site. Past that they bill on weight and mileage. Both columns below come from the same published model the calculator runs on.
| Home size | Crew & hours | Local (hourly) | 996 miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 × 2–3 hrs | $235 – $375 | $3,362 – $4,482 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 × 3–5 hrs | $315 – $575 | $4,034 – $5,378 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 × 5–7 hrs | $475 – $775 | $4,482 – $5,976 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 × 6–9 hrs | $795 – $1,425 | $5,154 – $6,872 |
| 4+ bedrooms | 4 × 8–10 hrs | $1,355 – $2,075 | $5,827 – $7,769 |
Local costs assume $40–$50 per mover per hour plus a $75 travel fee. The right column is priced at 996 miles, the median of the routes we publish from this state. Packing, storage and specialty items sit on top.
Moving routes out of South Carolina
We price 642 interstate corridors leaving South Carolina, from 107 miles (Greenville to Charlotte, NC) up to 2,862 miles (Myrtle Beach to Olympia, WA). Measured corridors are listed first; distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. All South Carolina routes, including moves within the state and South Carolina to every other state.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom range |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville → Charlotte, NC | ~107 mi | $482 – $642 |
| Myrtle Beach → Fayetteville, NC | ~111 mi | $500 – $666 |
| Greenville → Augusta, GA | ~115 mi | $518 – $690 |
| Greenville → Knoxville, TN | ~134 mi | $603 – $804 |
| Charleston → Augusta, GA | ~148 mi | $666 – $888 |
| Greenville → Atlanta, GA | ~159 mi | $716 – $954 |
| Columbia → Fayetteville, NC | ~162 mi | $729 – $972 |
| Myrtle Beach → Raleigh, NC | ~168 mi | $756 – $1,008 |
| Greenville → Winston-Salem, NC | ~173 mi | $779 – $1,038 |
| Columbia → Winston-Salem, NC | ~177 mi | $797 – $1,062 |
| Myrtle Beach → Charlotte, NC | ~178 mi | $801 – $1,068 |
| Myrtle Beach → Chapel Hill, NC | ~179 mi | $806 – $1,074 |
Moving inside South Carolina vs leaving it
These are two different products with two different sets of rules, and people routinely shop for one while being sold the other.
Staying in South Carolina
Regulated by the state, not the federal government, so licensing rules, estimate requirements and claims processes differ from the state next door. Usually billed hourly. Ask what the hourly rate includes, when the clock starts and whether travel time is on it.
Crossing a state line
Federally regulated the moment it leaves South Carolina. The carrier needs active USDOT authority, owes you a written estimate, and has a public complaint record you can look up. Priced on weight and distance, so a survey is not optional.
Licensed movers in South Carolina
Every carrier that moves household goods must be on the FMCSA register. We list the South Carolinamovers on it, ordered by fleet size, with the USDOT number you need to check each one.
See licensed South Carolina moversHow to use these South Carolina figures
We are not a moving company. We do not operate trucks in South Carolina, and no carrier pays to appear on this page. The numbers come from a published model rather than from quotes we were handed, which is the only reason they are worth comparing against.
Treat them as a planning range. Get three written estimates, and if one lands far outside this band, ask what it includes that the others do not.
How we calculate these costs →Frequently Asked Questions About Moving Within South Carolina
How much do movers cost in South Carolina?
A move inside South Carolina under about 100 miles is billed by the hour: roughly $40 to $50 per mover per hour plus a travel fee of around $75. That puts a studio at $235 – $375 and a three bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. Past that distance movers switch to pricing on weight and mileage instead.
Which moving routes from South Carolina do you publish costs for?
We publish 642 routes out of South Carolina, leaving from Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Columbia. The longest is Myrtle Beach to Olympia, WA at 2,862 miles; the shortest is Greenville to Charlotte, NC at 107 miles. Each has its own page with a cost table, transit time and the licensed carriers at both ends.
Is a move within South Carolina regulated differently from one that leaves it?
Yes, and it matters. A move that stays inside South Carolina is regulated by the state, and the rules on licensing, estimates and claims vary a great deal from state to state. The moment a move crosses a state line it becomes interstate and falls under the federal FMCSA, which requires active operating authority, a written estimate and a published complaint record for every USDOT number.
When is the cheapest time to move in South Carolina?
Mid-week and mid-month, outside the May to September peak. Summer is the industry’s busiest season, and a carrier quoting a summer Saturday has less room to negotiate than one quoting a Tuesday in February. Dates are the largest lever most people actually control.
How far ahead should I book a mover in South Carolina?
Four to six weeks for an ordinary move, and eight to twelve if you are moving between May and September or on the first or last weekend of a month. Booking early also gives you time to get three written estimates instead of accepting the first number you are quoted.
Does My Fast Movers carry out moves in South Carolina?
No. We do not own trucks, employ crews or take payment to rank one company above another. These pages exist so you can see what a South Carolina move should cost before you call anyone.