Greeley, CO → Columbia, SC · Cross-country move

Movers from Greeley to Columbia

About 1,628 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,160–$9,160, delivery in 5–10 days, 112 carriers on the Greeley side and 389 in Columbia.

1,628 miroad distance
28 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,160–$9,1602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Greeley, Colorado
To: Columbia, South Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 1,628 miles (1,380 straight-line)
Drive time: 28 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 112 (61 interstate)
Movers at destination: 389 (223 interstate)

Reverse: Columbia → Greeley

Moving from Greeley to Columbia is a cross-country move of roughly 1,628 road miles, heading east from Colorado to South Carolina.

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 $6,160 to $9,160 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 28 hours (4 driving days).

On the Greeley side there are 112 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (61 of them authorized for interstate work), and 389 around Columbia (223 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 Columbia.

Greeley has a population of about 115,073 and Columbia about 147,035. Greeley is considerably denser (2,225 people per square mile versus 999), 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 Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Greeley to Columbia

Full-service estimate for 1,628 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,460	$3,000	$3,660
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,690	$4,500	$5,500
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,160	$7,510	$9,160
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,850	$12,010	$14,650
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,540	$16,520	$20,150

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,270–$3,210

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

Portable container

$2,470–$3,640

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

Full-service mover

$6,160–$9,160

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

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

Moving companies for this route

Near Greeley (origin)

Jbs Carriers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 184843
MC: 152285
Based in: Greeley, CO 80631 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1,188 trucks, 573 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (866) 298-4573 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skybridge Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3327639
MC: 1060138
Based in: Windsor, CO 80550 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 68 trucks, 175 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (970) 567-1924 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Scale Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2209328
MC: 767901
Based in: Eaton, CO 80615 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 59 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (806) 589-5858 Route Verify on FMCSA

Preferred Cartage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Preferred Cartage Service INC

USDOT: 659257
MC: 309159
Based in: Greeley, CO 80631 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 53 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (970) 304-1454 Route Verify on FMCSA

Exodus Moving Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 675502
MC: 311727
Based in: Johnstown, CO 80534 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (970) 484-1488 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hawa Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3353688
MC: 1072633
Based in: Johnstown, CO 80534 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (303) 929-5251 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bulk Transporters INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 110281
MC: 116645
Based in: Gilcrest, CO 80623 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (970) 737-2474 Route Verify on FMCSA

Workspace Innovations LTD

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1830434
MC: 704755
Based in: Fort Collins, CO 80528 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (970) 568-5210 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 112 movers in Greeley

Near Columbia (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Greeley to Columbia?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,460 to $3,660 for a studio, $3,690 to $5,500 for a one-bedroom, $6,160 to $9,160 for a two-bedroom, $9,850 to $14,650 for a three-bedroom and $13,540 to $20,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Columbia from Greeley?

About 1,628 road miles (1,380 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 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 Colorado 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 Greeley to Columbia?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,270 to $3,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,470 to $3,640. 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 Greeley–Columbia corridor.