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North Charleston, SC → Iowa City, IA · Long-distance move

Movers from North Charleston to Iowa City

About 1,028 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,410–$6,560, delivery in 3–7 days, 269 carriers on the North Charleston side and 43 in Iowa City.

  • 1,028 miroad distance
  • 18 h 25 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,410–$6,5602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,028 miles (871 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 25 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
269 (136 interstate)
Movers at destination
43 (28 interstate)

Reverse: Iowa City → North Charleston

The route from North Charleston, SC to Iowa City, IA covers roughly 1,028 miles by road, a northwest-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 $4,410 to $6,560 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 18 h 25 min.

On the North Charleston side there are 269 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (136 of them authorized for interstate work), and 43 around Iowa City (28 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 Iowa City.

North Charleston has a population of about 129,245 and Iowa City about 75,000. Iowa City is the denser city (2,904 people per square mile versus 1,480 in North Charleston), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from North Charleston to Iowa City

Full-service estimate for 1,028 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,760 $2,150 $2,620
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,650 $3,230 $3,940
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,410 $5,380 $6,560
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,060 $8,610 $10,500
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,700 $11,830 $14,440

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,510–$2,130

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

Portable container

$1,940–$2,850

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

Full-service mover

$4,410–$6,560

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

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Distance is pre-filled for North Charleston, SC → Iowa City, IA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 North Charleston (origin)

Antler Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
951978
MC
407642
Based in
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
143 trucks, 143 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (843) 849-0451 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harbor Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ats Intermodal LLC

USDOT
776430
MC
347563
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29418 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
139 trucks, 117 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (843) 308-9600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Precise Logistical Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3298761
MC
1045896
Based in
N Charleston, SC 29420 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (843) 425-3495 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xon Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3730419
MC
1316630
Based in
Charleston, SC 29414 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (305) 916-0122 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Aba Moving & Storage INC

USDOT
3402685
MC
1095537
Based in
N Charleston, SC 29406 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (843) 529-0220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harbor Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Premier Logistics LLC

USDOT
1220227
MC
340338
Based in
Hanahan, SC 29410 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (843) 554-7529 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Charleston LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2276296
MC
779892
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29405 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smooth Move

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Go Smooth Move LLC

USDOT
2357653
MC
834668
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29405 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (843) 860-9717 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 269 movers in North Charleston

Near Iowa City (destination)

Adamantine Spine Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Adamantine Spine Moving INC

USDOT
1471037
MC
556716
Based in
Iowa City, IA 52240 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (319) 325-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolton Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4766652
Based in
Solon, IA 52333 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (319) 210-4857 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolton Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2471478
MC
61612
Based in
Solon, IA 52333 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (319) 624-2086 Route Verify on FMCSA

Slager Appliances

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2028718
MC
1754363
Based in
Iowa City, IA 52246 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (319) 337-3800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asap Towing

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Iowa City Auto Sales LLC

USDOT
1352324
Based in
Iowa City, IA 52240 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (319) 330-1629 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stannard Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
228904
MC
166228
Based in
Iowa City, IA 52246 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (319) 351-1552 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bee'S Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brendan Daryl Beachy

USDOT
2821656
MC
1068797
Based in
Kalona, IA 52247 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (319) 530-1197 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hardy Concierge Services LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4222688
Based in
North Liberty, IA 52317 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (319) 382-0721 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 43 movers in Iowa City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from North Charleston to Iowa City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,760 to $2,620 for a studio, $2,650 to $3,940 for a one-bedroom, $4,410 to $6,560 for a two-bedroom, $7,060 to $10,500 for a three-bedroom and $9,700 to $14,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Iowa City from North Charleston?

About 1,028 road miles (871 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 25 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from South Carolina into Iowa 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 North Charleston to Iowa City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,510 to $2,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,940 to $2,850. 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 North Charleston–Iowa City corridor.