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Hilton Head Island, SC

Garden Grove, CA → Hilton Head Island, SC · Cross-country move

Movers from Garden Grove to Hilton Head Island

About 2,535 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,250–$12,270, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,390 carriers on the Garden Grove side and 62 in Hilton Head Island.

  • 2,535 miroad distance
  • 44 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,250–$12,2702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,535 miles (2,148 straight-line)
Drive time
44 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,390 (601 interstate)
Movers at destination
62 (37 interstate)

Reverse: Hilton Head Island → Garden Grove

The route from Garden Grove, CA to Hilton Head Island, SC covers roughly 2,535 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $8,250 to $12,270 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 44 hours (5 driving days).

On the Garden Grove side there are 1,390 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (601 of them authorized for interstate work), and 62 around Hilton Head Island (37 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 Hilton Head Island.

Garden Grove has a population of about 170,455 and Hilton Head Island about 38,000. Garden Grove is considerably denser (9,553 people per square mile versus 911), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in South Carolina than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Garden Grove to Hilton Head Island

Full-service estimate for 2,535 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,300 $4,020 $4,910
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,950 $6,030 $7,360
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,250 $10,060 $12,270
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,190 $16,090 $19,630
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,140 $22,120 $26,990

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,500–$4,950

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

Portable container

$3,280–$4,830

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

Full-service mover

$8,250–$12,270

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 Garden Grove (origin)

Ecology Auto Parts INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
629013
MC
324282
Based in
Cerritos, CA 90703 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
676 trucks, 580 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (562) 921-9974 Route Verify on FMCSA

Temco Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC

USDOT
2714701
MC
117140
Based in
Irvine, CA 92614 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2,493 trucks, 3,975 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (714) 552-9014 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unis Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2247083
Based in
Buena Park, CA 90620 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (800) 858-9889 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elite Logistics Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1069767
MC
445668
Based in
Long Beach, CA 90805 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
252 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (310) 830-0013 Route Verify on FMCSA

Line Drive Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2483381
MC
859536
Based in
Anaheim, CA 92806 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
79 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (800) 899-0668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
710576
MC
327888
Based in
LA Mirada, CA 90638 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (714) 384-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tectonic Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293353
MC
1043255
Based in
Santa Ana, CA 92707 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (949) 664-9708 Route Verify on FMCSA

Weber Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Weber Distribution LLC

USDOT
57459
MC
41665
Based in
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (909) 214-0349 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,390 movers in Garden Grove

Near Hilton Head Island (destination)

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Hilton Head

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Moving With Moxie LLC

USDOT
1324088
MC
511267
Based in
Bluffton, SC 29910 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (843) 757-2100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nex Move

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Day By Day Errand Services LLC

USDOT
4524779
MC
1793282
Based in
Bluffton, SC 29910 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (843) 295-0449 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transition Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4521531
MC
1791557
Based in
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (919) 637-6728 Route Verify on FMCSA

All The Right Mooves Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kary Holdings LLC

USDOT
4244505
MC
50047
Based in
Bluffton, SC 29910 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (843) 681-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kmt Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3819973
MC
1381933
Based in
Hilton Head, SC 29926 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (843) 384-2657 Route Verify on FMCSA

Move It Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4536635
MC
1799657
Based in
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (508) 988-0448 Route Verify on FMCSA

King Transportation Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1729435
MC
763346
Based in
Bluffton, SC 29910 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (843) 505-0391 Route Verify on FMCSA

Global Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1770449
MC
646403
Based in
Bluffton, SC 29910 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (843) 597-1370 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 62 movers in Hilton Head Island

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Garden Grove to Hilton Head Island?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,300 to $4,910 for a studio, $4,950 to $7,360 for a one-bedroom, $8,250 to $12,270 for a two-bedroom, $13,190 to $19,630 for a three-bedroom and $18,140 to $26,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hilton Head Island from Garden Grove?

About 2,535 road miles (2,148 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 44 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Garden Grove to Hilton Head Island?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,500 to $4,950 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,280 to $4,830. 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 Garden Grove–Hilton Head Island corridor.