MovingFromMoving navigation
North Charleston, SC

Truckee, CA → North Charleston, SC · Cross-country move

Movers from Truckee to North Charleston

About 2,671 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,480–$12,620, delivery in 7–14 days, 6 carriers on the Truckee side and 269 in North Charleston.

  • 2,671 miroad distance
  • 46 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,480–$12,6202-bedroom estimate
Photo: John Rutledge Smith · Public domain
Open navigation Google Maps Apple Maps Waze

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,671 miles (2,264 straight-line)
Drive time
46 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
6 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
269 (136 interstate)

Reverse: North Charleston → Truckee

The route from Truckee, CA to North Charleston, SC covers roughly 2,671 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 $8,480 to $12,620 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 46 hours (6 driving days).

On the Truckee side there are 6 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 of them authorized for interstate work), and 269 around North Charleston (136 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 North Charleston.

Truckee has a population of about 17,000 and North Charleston about 129,245. North Charleston is the denser city (1,480 people per square mile versus 517 in Truckee), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 Truckee to North Charleston

Full-service estimate for 2,671 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,390 $4,140 $5,050
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,090 $6,210 $7,570
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,480 $10,340 $12,620
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,570 $16,550 $20,190
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,660 $22,760 $27,760

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,640–$5,150

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

Portable container

$3,400–$5,010

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

Full-service mover

$8,480–$12,620

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

Moving cost calculator

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

—to—

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 Truckee (origin)

Goodrich Excavation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Daniel B Goodrich

USDOT
1057014
MC
45408
Based in
Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (530) 546-1079 Route Verify on FMCSA

Truckee Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2361860
MC
823243
Based in
Truckee, CA 96161 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (530) 563-6572 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stewarts Marine

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gralex Capital LLC

USDOT
4359550
MC
1705734
Based in
Truckee, CA 96161 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (530) 582-8776 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tahoe Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3401592
MC
1094995
Based in
Truckee, CA 96161 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (530) 536-3888 Route Verify on FMCSA

3d Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: David Duane Dunham

USDOT
1194333
MC
205408
Based in
Nevada City, CA 95959 (36 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (530) 263-5464 Route Verify on FMCSA

Priority Hauling

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3193373
Based in
Nevada City, CA 95959 (36 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (530) 955-5047 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 6 movers in Truckee

Near North Charleston (destination)

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

Related routes

Other destinations from Truckee

Other origins to North Charleston

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Truckee to North Charleston?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,390 to $5,050 for a studio, $5,090 to $7,570 for a one-bedroom, $8,480 to $12,620 for a two-bedroom, $13,570 to $20,190 for a three-bedroom and $18,660 to $27,760 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is North Charleston from Truckee?

About 2,671 road miles (2,264 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 46 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 Truckee to North Charleston?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,640 to $5,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,400 to $5,010. 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 Truckee–North Charleston corridor.