Colorado Springs, CO

Charleston, SC → Colorado Springs, CO · Cross-country move

Movers from Charleston to Colorado Springs

About 1,704 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,280–$9,340, delivery in 5–10 days, 180 carriers on the Charleston side and 247 in Colorado Springs.

  • 1,704 miroad distance
  • 30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,280–$9,3402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,704 miles (1,444 straight-line)
Drive time
30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
180 (89 interstate)
Movers at destination
247 (70 interstate)

Reverse: Colorado Springs → Charleston

Moving from Charleston to Colorado Springs is a cross-country move of roughly 1,704 road miles, heading northwest from South Carolina to Colorado.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $6,280 to $9,340 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 30 hours (4 driving days).

On the Charleston side there are 180 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (89 of them authorized for interstate work), and 247 around Colorado Springs (70 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 Colorado Springs.

Charleston has a population of about 159,423 and Colorado Springs about 494,743. Colorado Springs is the denser city (2,451 people per square mile versus 1,309 in Charleston), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Colorado is a higher-cost state than South Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Charleston to Colorado Springs

Full-service estimate for 1,704 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,510 $3,060 $3,740
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,770 $4,590 $5,600
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,280 $7,660 $9,340
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,040 $12,250 $14,940
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,810 $16,840 $20,550

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,350–$3,320

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,540–$3,740

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$6,280–$9,340

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Charleston (origin)

Antler Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
951978
MC
407642
Based in
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
143 trucks, 143 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Harbor Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
776430
MC
347563
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29418 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
139 trucks, 117 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Precise Logistical Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3298761
MC
1045896
Based in
N Charleston, SC 29420 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Xon Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3730419
MC
1316630
Based in
Charleston, SC 29414 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3402685
MC
1095537
Based in
N Charleston, SC 29406 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Harbor Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1220227
MC
340338
Based in
Hanahan, SC 29410 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Charleston LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2276296
MC
779892
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29405 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Smooth Move

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2357653
MC
834668
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29405 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 180 movers in Charleston

Near Colorado Springs (destination)

Goodwill Of Colorado

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
733591
MC
554386
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
134 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
44799
MC
136490
Based in
Colorado Sprgs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
87 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Taylor Farms Colorado INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
332102
MC
221626
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80916 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
997991
MC
432223
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Arrow Moving & Storage Of Colorado INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1247388
MC
476768
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80906 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Knob Hill Towing

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3138185
MC
97409
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80910 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3590162
MC
1215756
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Colorado Air Cargo INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
66588
MC
129188
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 247 movers in Colorado Springs

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Charleston to Colorado Springs?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,510 to $3,740 for a studio, $3,770 to $5,600 for a one-bedroom, $6,280 to $9,340 for a two-bedroom, $10,040 to $14,940 for a three-bedroom and $13,810 to $20,550 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Colorado Springs from Charleston?

About 1,704 road miles (1,444 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from South Carolina into Colorado 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Charleston to Colorado Springs?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,350 to $3,320 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,540 to $3,740. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Charleston–Colorado Springs corridor.