($438+) Myrtle Beach, SC to Montgomery, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Myrtle Beach, SC to Montgomery, AL

For the 517-mile move from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to Montgomery, Alabama, full-service movers cost between $1,233 and $7,616. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $257 - $1,712 (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 Myrtle Beach generally start around $225 plus $56 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Myrtle Beach to Montgomery:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,233 - $3,902
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,059 - $5,052
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,672 - $7,616

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 Myrtle Beach to Montgomery.

Specialty moving services from Myrtle Beach, SC to Montgomery, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Myrtle Beach movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Montgomery, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Myrtle Beach to Montgomery?

Look for Alabama Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Alabama beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Myrtle Beach, SC to Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $954 and $3,099. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Montgomery. If you go over that window, storage in Myrtle Beach adds around $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Myrtle Beach to Montgomery:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $954 - $1,799
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,299 - $2,361
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,643 - $3,099

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 $599 in Myrtle Beach, SC. 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 $64 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $128 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 Montgomery, AL, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Myrtle Beach to Montgomery?

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 Myrtle Beach, SC to Montgomery, AL

Renting a moving truck for the 517-mile move from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to Montgomery, Alabama, costs between $412 and $1,196, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $141 - $161
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Myrtle Beach daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.69

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Myrtle Beach to Montgomery based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $412 - $765
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $463 - $964
• 4+ bedrooms: $553 - $1,196

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $64 and $300.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $128.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $141 and $161 for the 517-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $599 for 2 movers in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Myrtle Beach to Montgomery?

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 Myrtle Beach, SC to Montgomery, AL

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to Montgomery, Alabama, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,018 and $1,869.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Myrtle Beach to Montgomery:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $903 - $1,683
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,018 - $1,869
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,356 - $2,479

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $64 and $128.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for roughly five hours typically average $599.

What are the best freight companies from Myrtle Beach to Montgomery?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Sherwood Trucking (4.16/5 stars): Sherwood Trucking is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Myrtle Beach, SC vs Montgomery, AL

Day-to-day costs in Montgomery are close to what you're used to in Myrtle Beach: cost of living index of 79 versus 90, with average rent of $1,200/mo compared to $1,850/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 43/100 and 41.94/100 in Myrtle Beach versus 26/100 and 34.75/100 in Montgomery.