($1,225+) Mesa, AZ to Columbia, SC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Mesa, AZ to Columbia, SC

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,006-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to Columbia, South Carolina, with costs ranging from $2,656 - $11,321. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $308 - $2,052. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Mesa and Columbia. Local movers in Mesa typically start around $175 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,656 - $5,341
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,384 - $7,358
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,339 - $11,321

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 Mesa to Columbia.

Specialty moving services from Mesa, AZ to Columbia, SC

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Mesa 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 Mesa to Columbia?

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 Mesa, AZ to Columbia, SC

Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to Columbia, South Carolina, cost between $1,705 and $6,181. 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 Mesa typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,705 - $3,110
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,161 - $4,536
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,050 - $6,181

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $718 in Mesa, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $77 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $154 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Columbia, SC, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Mesa 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 Mesa, AZ to Columbia, SC

Plan on $1,164 - $3,238 for a rental moving truck on the 2,006-mile route from Mesa, Arizona, to Columbia, South Carolina. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $655 - $748
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Mesa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,164 - $2,455
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,379 - $2,783
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,623 - $3,238

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Mesa, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $718.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $655 - $748 for the 2,006-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $62 and $333, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $154 per night for hotel stops on the 2,006-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $308 - $462.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Mesa 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 Mesa, AZ to Columbia, SC

If you're moving a larger household from Mesa, Arizona, 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 Columbia, South Carolina.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,661 and $3,629.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,489 - $2,999
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,661 - $3,629
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,464 - $5,040

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Mesa, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $718.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $77 - $154 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Mesa to Columbia?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Mesa, AZ 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 Mesa 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.