($1,421+) Los Angeles, CA to Columbia, SC Movers

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

For the 2,387-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Columbia, South Carolina, full-service movers cost between $1,320 and $11,815. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $396 - $2,640 (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 Los Angeles generally start around $200 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,320 - $5,873
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,648 - $7,798
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,854 - $11,815

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 Columbia.

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

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Columbia, SC

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Columbia, South Carolina, cost between $1,895 and $6,978. 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 Los Angeles costs roughly $110/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,895 - $3,450
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,479 - $4,994
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,278 - $6,978

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $99 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $198 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 $924 in Los Angeles, CA, 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Columbia, SC

A rental truck for this 2,387-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Columbia, South Carolina, costs between $1,463 and $4,131. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,003 - $1,146
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• 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 Columbia based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,463 - $2,722
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,494 - $3,111
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,944 - $4,131

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $198 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 $86 and $429 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,003 - $1,146 in fuel for the 2,387-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $924 in Los Angeles, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Columbia, 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 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 $1,964 and $3,759.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,624 - $3,011
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,964 - $3,759
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,596 - $5,100

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 $924.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $99 - $198 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 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. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, LLC 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: Los Angeles, CA 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 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.