Charleston, SC

Roseville, CA → Charleston, SC · Cross-country move

Movers from Roseville to Charleston

About 2,753 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,620–$12,830, delivery in 7–14 days, 721 carriers on the Roseville side and 180 in Charleston.

  • 2,753 miroad distance
  • 48 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,620–$12,8302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,753 miles (2,333 straight-line)
Drive time
48 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
721 (423 interstate)
Movers at destination
180 (89 interstate)

Reverse: Charleston → Roseville

Charleston sits about 2,753 miles east of Roseville, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to South Carolina that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $8,620 to $12,830 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 48 hours (6 driving days).

On the Roseville side there are 721 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (423 of them authorized for interstate work), and 180 around Charleston (89 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 Charleston.

Roseville has a population of about 167,302 and Charleston about 159,423. Roseville is considerably denser (3,351 people per square mile versus 1,309), 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.

Cost of moving from Roseville to Charleston

Full-service estimate for 2,753 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,450 $4,210 $5,130
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,170 $6,310 $7,700
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,620 $10,520 $12,830
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,800 $16,830 $20,530
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,970 $23,140 $28,230

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,880–$5,480

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

Portable container

$3,480–$5,110

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

Full-service mover

$8,620–$12,830

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 Roseville (origin)

Svb Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2148443
MC
769666
Based in
Citrus Heights, CA 95621 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
115 trucks, 119 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Kmp Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2780515
MC
925803
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95834 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 210 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Divine Enterprises

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1134917
MC
461462
Based in
Rocklin, CA 95765 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
99 trucks, 164 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Joe'S Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1380891
MC
526609
Based in
Rio Linda, CA 95673 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
95 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Registan INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3872360
MC
1418146
Based in
Antelope, CA 95843 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Kingdom Truck Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1793303
MC
652796
Based in
Rocklin, CA 95765 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
66 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

United Tran Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3076183
MC
64026
Based in
Roseville, CA 95747 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

All The Way Transport Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2792231
MC
931554
Based in
Antelope, CA 95843 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
57 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 721 movers in Roseville

Near Charleston (destination)

Antler Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
951978
MC
407642
Based in
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
143 trucks, 143 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Harbor Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
776430
MC
347563
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29418 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
139 trucks, 117 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Precise Logistical Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3298761
MC
1045896
Based in
N Charleston, SC 29420 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Xon Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3730419
MC
1316630
Based in
Charleston, SC 29414 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3402685
MC
1095537
Based in
N Charleston, SC 29406 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Harbor Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1220227
MC
340338
Based in
Hanahan, SC 29410 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Charleston LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2276296
MC
779892
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29405 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Smooth Move

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2357653
MC
834668
Based in
North Charleston, SC 29405 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 180 movers in Charleston

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Roseville to Charleston?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,450 to $5,130 for a studio, $5,170 to $7,700 for a one-bedroom, $8,620 to $12,830 for a two-bedroom, $13,800 to $20,530 for a three-bedroom and $18,970 to $28,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Charleston from Roseville?

About 2,753 road miles (2,333 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Roseville to Charleston?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,880 to $5,480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,480 to $5,110. 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 Roseville–Charleston corridor.