($466+) Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 618-mile move from Columbia, South Carolina, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with costs ranging from $1,332 - $7,782. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $281 - $1,876. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Columbia and Philadelphia. Local movers in Columbia typically start around $262 as a base rate plus $256/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Columbia to Philadelphia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,332 - $4,115
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,196 - $5,360
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,828 - $7,782

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 Columbia to Philadelphia.

Specialty moving services from Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Columbia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Philadelphia, 90% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Columbia to Philadelphia?

All three below meet the standards set by the Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates, the group most Pennsylvania movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA

Moving containers from Columbia, South Carolina, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,008 and $3,451. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Columbia costs roughly $50/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Columbia to Philadelphia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,008 - $1,780
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,279 - $2,514
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,778 - $3,451

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 Columbia, SC, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $657, 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 $70 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $141 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Columbia, SC, and Philadelphia, PA, 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 Columbia to Philadelphia?

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 Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA

Truck rentals from Columbia, South Carolina, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, range from $476 - $1,249 for the 618-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $184 - $211
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Columbia daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $39.95

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Columbia to Philadelphia based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $476 - $907
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $498 - $1,056
• 4+ bedrooms: $668 - $1,249

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $141 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 $61 and $305 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $184 - $211 in fuel for the 618-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $657 in Columbia, South Carolina, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Columbia to Philadelphia?

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 Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA

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 Columbia, South Carolina, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 $1,023 and $2,053.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Columbia to Philadelphia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $964 - $1,619
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,023 - $2,053
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,380 - $2,761

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $70 and $141.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Columbia, South Carolina, for roughly five hours typically average $657.

What are the best freight companies from Columbia to Philadelphia?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Columbia, SC vs Philadelphia, PA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Philadelphia, side by side with Columbia 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.