Augusta, GA → Charleston, SC · Short-haul move
About 150 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,050–$3,040, delivery in 1–2 days, 200 carriers on the Augusta side and 180 in Charleston.
Charleston sits about 150 miles east of Augusta, which makes this an interstate relocation from Georgia to South Carolina that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 3 h 17 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,050 and $3,040, before packing or storage.
On the Augusta side there are 200 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (127 of them authorized for interstate work), and 180 around Charleston (89 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Charleston.
Augusta has a population of about 201,999 and Charleston about 159,423. Charleston is the denser city (1,309 people per square mile versus 668 in Augusta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,190 | $1,450 | $1,770 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,230 | $1,500 | $1,830 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,050 | $2,490 | $3,040 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,270 | $3,990 | $4,870 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,500 | $5,490 | $6,700 |
$300–$430
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,150–$1,700
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,050–$3,040
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Augusta, GA → Charleston, SC. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Thompson & Webster LLC
Legal name: Ats Intermodal LLC
Legal name: Aba Moving & Storage INC
Legal name: Premier Logistics LLC
Legal name: Go Smooth Move LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,190 to $1,770 for a studio, $1,230 to $1,830 for a one-bedroom, $2,050 to $3,040 for a two-bedroom, $3,270 to $4,870 for a three-bedroom and $4,500 to $6,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 150 road miles (127 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 17 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Georgia into South Carolina makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $300 to $430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,700. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Augusta–Charleston corridor.