Port Angeles, WA → Columbia, SC · Cross-country move
About 2,811 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,330–$12,390, delivery in 7–14 days, 11 carriers on the Port Angeles side and 389 in Columbia.
The route from Port Angeles, WA to Columbia, SC covers roughly 2,811 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 $8,330 to $12,390 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 49 hours (6 driving days).
On the Port Angeles side there are 11 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (2 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.
Port Angeles has a population of about 20,000 and Columbia about 147,035. Port Angeles is considerably denser (1,864 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 Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that South Carolina does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,330 | $4,060 | $4,960 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,000 | $6,090 | $7,440 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,330 | $10,160 | $12,390 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $13,330 | $16,250 | $19,830 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $18,320 | $22,350 | $27,260 |
$3,940–$5,560
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,530–$5,190
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,330–$12,390
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Port Angeles, WA → Columbia, SC. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $3,330 to $4,960 for a studio, $5,000 to $7,440 for a one-bedroom, $8,330 to $12,390 for a two-bedroom, $13,330 to $19,830 for a three-bedroom and $18,320 to $27,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,811 road miles (2,382 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 hours (6 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Washington 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 $3,940 to $5,560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,530 to $5,190. 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 Port Angeles–Columbia corridor.