($1,325+) Los Angeles, CA to Charleston, SC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Los Angeles, CA to Charleston, SC

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,471-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Charleston, South Carolina, with prices running from $1,316 - $11,474. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $426 - $2,840 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Los Angeles and Charleston are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Los Angeles movers tend to run around $200 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Los Angeles to Charleston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,316 - $5,823
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,610 - $7,491
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,714 - $11,474

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 Los Angeles to Charleston.

Specialty moving services from Los Angeles, CA to Charleston, SC

Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Los Angeles movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Charleston, 43% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Los Angeles to Charleston?

All three below meet the standards set by the South Carolina Trucking Association, the group most South Carolina 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 Los Angeles, CA to Charleston, SC

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Charleston, South Carolina, cost between $1,842 and $6,803. 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 Los Angeles typically costs about $110/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Los Angeles to Charleston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,842 - $3,427
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,271 - $4,719
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,189 - $6,803

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 Los Angeles, CA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $994, 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 $107 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $213 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Los Angeles, CA, and Charleston, 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 Los Angeles to Charleston?

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 Los Angeles, CA to Charleston, SC

Plan on $1,408 - $3,822 for a rental moving truck on the 2,471-mile route from Los Angeles, California, to Charleston, South Carolina. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,116 - $1,276
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Los Angeles daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Los Angeles to Charleston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,408 - $2,644
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,420 - $3,021
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,982 - $3,822

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $1,116 - $1,276 for the 2,471-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Los Angeles, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $994.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,471-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $213 per night, adding $426 - $639 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $71 and $426.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Los Angeles to Charleston?

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 Los Angeles, CA to Charleston, SC

If you're moving a larger household from Los Angeles, California, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Charleston, South Carolina.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,817 and $4,044.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Los Angeles to Charleston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,578 - $3,240
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,817 - $4,044
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,628 - $5,023

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Los Angeles, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $994.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $107 and $213 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Los Angeles to Charleston?

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.

Cost of living: Los Angeles, CA vs Charleston, SC

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

Our take

For a move from Los Angeles, CA, to Charleston, SC, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,316 for a studio to $11,474 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 2,471-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,842 - $6,803. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,408 - $3,822, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,610 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Joint Base Charleston and Medical University of South Carolina.