($507+) New York City, NY to Myrtle Beach, SC Movers

Full-service moving costs from NYC to Myrtle Beach, SC

Full-service movers for the 659-mile relocation from NYC, New York, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, cost between $1,344 and $7,009. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $418 - $2,784, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in NYC typically charge a base rate around $239 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from NYC to Myrtle Beach:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,344 - $3,806
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,003 - $4,842
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,734 - $7,009

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from NYC to Myrtle Beach.

Specialty moving services from NYC to Myrtle Beach, SC

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of New York City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Myrtle Beach, 80% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from NYC to Myrtle Beach?

Look for South Carolina Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in South Carolina beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from NYC to Myrtle Beach, SC

Moving containers from NYC, New York, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, cost between $1,072 and $3,274. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Myrtle Beach. If you go over that window, storage in NYC adds around $190/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from NYC to Myrtle Beach:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,072 - $1,843
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,389 - $2,579
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,912 - $3,274

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In NYC, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $974, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $104 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $209 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both NYC, and Myrtle Beach, SC, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers NYC to Myrtle Beach?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from NYC to Myrtle Beach, SC

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 659 miles from NYC, New York, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, running $522 - $1,390. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $292 - $334
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• NYC daily rental rate: $19 - $50
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.99 - $2.29

These are typical moving truck rental costs from NYC to Myrtle Beach based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $522 - $997
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $547 - $1,138
• 4+ bedrooms: $697 - $1,390

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $209 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $90 and $452 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $292 - $334 in fuel for the 659-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $974 in NYC, New York, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from NYC to Myrtle Beach?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from NYC to Myrtle Beach, SC

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from NYC, New York, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,089 and $2,148.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from NYC to Myrtle Beach:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $993 - $1,711
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,089 - $2,148
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,457 - $2,619

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $104 - $209 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in NYC, New York, for about five hours typically runs $974.

What are the best freight companies from NYC to Myrtle Beach?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: NYC vs Myrtle Beach, SC

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Myrtle Beach, side by side with NYC on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.