Irving, TX → Columbia, SC · Long-distance move
About 1,096 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,690–$6,980, delivery in 3–7 days, 2,220 carriers on the Irving side and 389 in Columbia.
Columbia sits about 1,096 miles east of Irving, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to South Carolina that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $4,690 to $6,980 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 19 h 36 min.
On the Irving side there are 2,220 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (881 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.
Irving has a population of about 257,076 and Columbia about 147,035. Irving is considerably denser (3,831 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. Note that South Carolina does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,880 | $2,290 | $2,790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,810 | $3,430 | $4,190 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,690 | $5,720 | $6,980 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,510 | $9,150 | $11,170 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,320 | $12,580 | $15,350 |
$1,580–$2,220
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,000–$2,940
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,690–$6,980
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,880 to $2,790 for a studio, $2,810 to $4,190 for a one-bedroom, $4,690 to $6,980 for a two-bedroom, $7,510 to $11,170 for a three-bedroom and $10,320 to $15,350 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,096 road miles (929 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 36 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Texas 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 $1,580 to $2,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,000 to $2,940. 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 Irving–Columbia corridor.