Columbia, SC

Moab, UT → Columbia, SC · Cross-country move

Movers from Moab to Columbia

About 1,910 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,410–$9,540, delivery in 5–10 days, 1 carriers on the Moab side and 389 in Columbia.

  • 1,910 miroad distance
  • 33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,410–$9,5402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,910 miles (1,618 straight-line)
Drive time
33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1 (1 interstate)
Movers at destination
389 (223 interstate)

Reverse: Columbia → Moab

The route from Moab, UT to Columbia, SC covers roughly 1,910 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 $6,410 to $9,540 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 33 hours (4 driving days).

On the Moab side there are 1 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1 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.

Moab has a population of about 5,000 and Columbia about 147,035. The two cities have comparable density (1,118 and 999 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Moab to Columbia

Full-service estimate for 1,910 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,570 $3,130 $3,820
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,850 $4,690 $5,720
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,410 $7,820 $9,540
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,260 $12,510 $15,260
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,110 $17,200 $20,990

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,710–$3,830

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

Portable container

$2,720–$4,010

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

Full-service mover

$6,410–$9,540

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 Moab (origin)

Harrison Field Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
789926
MC
352774
Based in
Moab, UT 84532 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

All 1 movers in Moab

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

Two Men And A Truck

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

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

On Time Services

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

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

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

All 389 movers in Columbia

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,570 to $3,820 for a studio, $3,850 to $5,720 for a one-bedroom, $6,410 to $9,540 for a two-bedroom, $10,260 to $15,260 for a three-bedroom and $14,110 to $20,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Columbia from Moab?

About 1,910 road miles (1,618 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 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 Utah 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 Moab to Columbia?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,710 to $3,830 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,720 to $4,010. 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 Moab–Columbia corridor.