Redding, CA → Columbia, SC · Cross-country move
About 2,715 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,560–$12,730, delivery in 7–14 days, 37 carriers on the Redding side and 389 in Columbia.
Moving from Redding to Columbia is a cross-country move of roughly 2,715 road miles, heading east from California 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 $8,560 to $12,730 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 47 hours (6 driving days).
On the Redding side there are 37 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (15 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.
Redding has a population of about 94,000 and Columbia about 147,035. Redding is considerably denser (1,574 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 California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,420 | $4,180 | $5,090 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,140 | $6,260 | $7,640 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,560 | $10,440 | $12,730 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $13,690 | $16,700 | $20,370 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $18,830 | $22,960 | $28,010 |
$3,840–$5,420
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,440–$5,060
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,560–$12,730
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Redding, CA → 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.
Legal name: Miller Trucking Corporation
Legal name: Shasta County Towing LLC
Legal name: Hansens Moving INC
Legal name: Bobby Gene Lee
Legal name: Kb Enterprises INC
Legal name: On Time Services Incorporated
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,420 to $5,090 for a studio, $5,140 to $7,640 for a one-bedroom, $8,560 to $12,730 for a two-bedroom, $13,690 to $20,370 for a three-bedroom and $18,830 to $28,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,715 road miles (2,301 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 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 California 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 $3,840 to $5,420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,440 to $5,060. 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 Redding–Columbia corridor.