Interstate move · South Carolina → Texas

Movers from South Carolina to Texas

About 1,101 miles between Charleston and Houston. Two-bedroom estimate $4,700–$7,000, delivery in 3–7 days. Choose exact cities below.

1,101 miCharleston → Houston
19 h 41 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
1,849 / 34,770carriers in each state

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Every combination of a South Carolina city and a Texas city has its own page with distance, cost and movers.

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Moving from South Carolina to Texas means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Charleston and Houston—the road distance is about 1,101 miles, which puts a typical move in the long-distance move bracket with a delivery window of 3 to 7 days.

South Carolina has about 5.1 million residents and Texas about 29.1 million. Cost levels in the two states are broadly similar. Texas has no state income tax on wages, while South Carolina does.

We list 1,849 household-goods carriers across the South Carolina cities on this platform and 34,770 across Texas. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from South Carolina to Texas

Reference estimate for 1,101 miles (Charleston → Houston)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,880	$2,290	$2,800
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,820	$3,440	$4,200
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,700	$5,740	$7,000
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,520	$9,180	$11,190
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,350	$12,620	$15,390

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Popular city routes

CharlestonHouston1,101 mi CharlestonSan Antonio1,321 mi CharlestonDallas1,150 mi CharlestonFort Worth1,189 mi CharlestonAustin1,251 mi CharlestonEl Paso1,820 mi ColumbiaHouston1,059 mi ColumbiaSan Antonio1,275 mi ColumbiaDallas1,083 mi ColumbiaFort Worth1,123 mi ColumbiaAustin1,201 mi ColumbiaEl Paso1,751 mi North CharlestonHouston1,096 mi North CharlestonSan Antonio1,316 mi North CharlestonDallas1,143 mi North CharlestonFort Worth1,183 mi North CharlestonAustin1,245 mi North CharlestonEl Paso1,813 mi Rock HillHouston1,074 mi Rock HillSan Antonio1,285 mi Rock HillDallas1,079 mi Rock HillFort Worth1,118 mi Rock HillAustin1,208 mi Rock HillEl Paso1,743 mi GreenvilleHouston986 mi GreenvilleSan Antonio1,197 mi GreenvilleDallas989 mi GreenvilleFort Worth1,028 mi GreenvilleAustin1,119 mi GreenvilleEl Paso1,653 mi Myrtle BeachHouston1,187 mi Myrtle BeachSan Antonio1,405 mi Myrtle BeachDallas1,220 mi Myrtle BeachFort Worth1,259 mi Myrtle BeachAustin1,332 mi Myrtle BeachEl Paso1,889 mi

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from South Carolina to Texas?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $2,820 to $4,200, a two-bedroom $4,700 to $7,000 and a three-bedroom $7,520 to $11,190. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from South Carolina to Texas take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 19 h 41 min; a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 3 to 7 days.

What license does a mover need for a South Carolina to Texas move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in Texas do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.