($1,402+) Los Angeles, CA to Charleston, SC Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Los Angeles, California, to Charleston, South Carolina, costs between $1,419 and $12,392. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,471-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $426 - $2,840, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Los Angeles and Charleston. For a rough baseline, movers based in Los Angeles tend to start around $200 plus $100/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,419 - $5,919
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,666 - $8,169
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,324 - $12,392

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 — 88% of Los Angeles movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Charleston, 60% of movers offer the same service.

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in South Carolina Trucking Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Los Angeles, CA to Charleston, SC

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Charleston, South Carolina, cost between $1,892 and $7,195. 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: $1,892 - $3,590
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,331 - $5,095
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,308 - $7,195

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 $994 in Los Angeles, CA. 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 $107 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $213 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 Charleston, SC, destination before booking.

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

Truck rentals from Los Angeles, California, to Charleston, South Carolina, range from $1,460 - $4,086 for the 2,471-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• 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: $1,460 - $2,686
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,597 - $3,232
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,878 - $4,086

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $213 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Los Angeles, California, usually costs about $994 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,471-mile drive falls between $1,116 and $1,276, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $71 and $426 to your total.

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

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Los Angeles, California, to Charleston, South Carolina. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,278 and $3,833.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,687 - $3,265
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,923 - $3,833
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,647 - $5,482

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Los Angeles, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $994.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $107 - $213 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 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.
3. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, LLC 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: 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.