($700+) Fort Worth, TX to Columbia, SC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fort Worth, TX to Columbia, SC

For the 1,029-mile move from Fort Worth, Texas, to Columbia, South Carolina, full-service movers cost between $2,260 and $8,731. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $288 - $1,920 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Fort Worth generally start around $216 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,260 - $4,834
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,746 - $6,572
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,172 - $8,731

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 Fort Worth to Columbia.

Specialty moving services from Fort Worth, TX to Columbia, SC

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Fort Worth movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Columbia, 86% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in South Carolina are typically members of the South Carolina Trucking Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Fort Worth, TX to Columbia, SC

Moving containers from Fort Worth, Texas, to Columbia, South Carolina, cost between $1,206 and $4,114. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Fort Worth typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,206 - $2,201
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,568 - $3,250
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,031 - $4,114

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $72 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $144 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $672 in Fort Worth, TX, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Columbia, SC, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Fort Worth to Columbia?

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 Fort Worth, TX to Columbia, SC

Renting a moving truck for the 1,029-mile move from Fort Worth, Texas, to Columbia, South Carolina, costs between $707 and $1,843, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $314 - $359
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Fort Worth daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $707 - $1,368
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $779 - $1,611
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,006 - $1,843

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $144 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 $62 and $312 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $314 - $359 in fuel for the 1,029-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $672 in Fort Worth, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Fort Worth to Columbia?

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 Fort Worth, TX to Columbia, 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 Fort Worth, Texas, to Columbia, 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 $1,331 and $2,473.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,064 - $2,144
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,331 - $2,473
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,624 - $3,224

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 $72 - $144 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Fort Worth, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $672.

What are the best freight companies from Fort Worth to Columbia?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Fort Worth, TX vs Columbia, SC

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