Columbia, SC → Port St. Lucie, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Columbia to Port St. Lucie

About 552 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,460–$5,150, delivery in 2–5 days, 389 carriers on the Columbia side and 271 in Port St. Lucie.

552 miroad distance
10 h 13 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,460–$5,1502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Columbia, South Carolina
To: Port St. Lucie, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 552 miles (468 straight-line)
Drive time: 10 h 13 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 389 (223 interstate)
Movers at destination: 271 (104 interstate)

Reverse: Port St. Lucie → Columbia

The route from Columbia, SC to Port St. Lucie, FL covers roughly 552 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $3,460 to $5,150 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 10 h 13 min.

On the Columbia side there are 389 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (223 of them authorized for interstate work), and 271 around Port St. Lucie (104 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 Port St. Lucie.

Columbia has a population of about 147,035 and Port St. Lucie about 268,062. Port St. Lucie is the denser city (1,719 people per square mile versus 999 in Columbia), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Columbia to Port St. Lucie

Full-service estimate for 552 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,380	$1,690	$2,060
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,080	$2,530	$3,090
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,460	$4,220	$5,150
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,530	$6,750	$8,230
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,610	$9,280	$11,320

Rental truck (DIY)

$870–$1,220

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

Portable container

$1,510–$2,220

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

Full-service mover

$3,460–$5,150

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

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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 Columbia (origin)

Nilson Van & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 122025
MC: 109331
Based in: Columbia, SC 29203 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 43 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (803) 786-1090 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Kb Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1713552
Based in: Columbia, SC 29209 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (803) 731-7775 Route Verify on FMCSA

R L Solutions Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2074562
MC: 749775
Based in: Columbia, SC 29204 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (864) 485-3482 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: On Time Services Incorporated

USDOT: 1290786
MC: 663927
Based in: West Columbia, SC 29169 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (803) 739-2009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Movemart Relocation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 787737
MC: 1217231
Based in: Columbia, SC 29201 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (803) 256-1078 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bossman Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 3790147
MC: 1360126
Based in: Columbia, SC 29223 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (704) 200-4823 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prohelp LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3304870
MC: 1048763
Based in: Columbia, SC 29201 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (803) 776-4357 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson & Smith Global Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4464723
MC: 1761240
Based in: Columbia, SC 29223 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (803) 939-2014 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 389 movers in Columbia

Near Port St. Lucie (destination)

Two Men And A Truck - Treasure Coast

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Black Dragon 4

USDOT: 4445487
MC: 1751074
Based in: Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (513) 550-4706 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luma Logistic Carriers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3484884
MC: 1144987
Based in: Port St Lucie, FL 34987 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Route Verify on FMCSA

We Do It All For You LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4153846
MC: 1595104
Based in: Port St Lucie, FL 34983 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (954) 213-4144 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vyto Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3170922
MC: 118277
Based in: Port St Lucie, FL 34983 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (708) 717-4266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Service Transportation Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 756366
MC: 341513
Based in: Port St Lucie, FL 34984 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (954) 520-2325 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bmsi Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3580467
MC: 1209251
Based in: Ft Pierce, FL 34950 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (772) 201-7866 Route Verify on FMCSA

Turbo Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2350492
MC: 804603
Based in: Port St Lucie, FL 34953 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (772) 224-5094 Route Verify on FMCSA

Calomar Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3883845
MC: 1425767
Based in: Port St Lucie, FL 34953 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (305) 504-4614 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 271 movers in Port St. Lucie

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Port St. Lucie if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Columbia to Port St. Lucie?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,380 to $2,060 for a studio, $2,080 to $3,090 for a one-bedroom, $3,460 to $5,150 for a two-bedroom, $5,530 to $8,230 for a three-bedroom and $7,610 to $11,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Port St. Lucie from Columbia?

About 552 road miles (468 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 13 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Florida 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 Columbia to Port St. Lucie?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $870 to $1,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,510 to $2,220. 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 Columbia–Port St. Lucie corridor.