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Moving from Massachusetts to South Carolina

It's about 965 miles from Boston, MA to Charleston, SC, the largest city in each state. Below: CMR's recommended movers for Massachusetts to South Carolina moves, what these moves cost in CMR's move data, delivery times and the most common city routes on this lane.

Recommended mover from Massachusetts to South Carolina: A Plus Moving and Storage, a CMR Certified Approved carrier. North American Van Lines and United Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified. How we rank movers · Disclosure
965Driving miles, largest cities
2 to 5 daysTypical delivery
2 daysSolo drive (DIY)
25CMR route guides on this lane

Distance is road-adjusted between Boston, MA and Charleston, SC, the largest city in each state (2020 Census). Delivery is the industry-standard spread window for full-service interstate movers, not a single drive.

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What a Massachusetts to South Carolina move costs

These are the total prices of 19 completed moves from Massachusetts to South Carolina in CMR's move data. "Typical" is the middle half of those moves (25th to 75th percentile). They mix all home sizes, so use them as a reality check, not a quote.

Home sizeTypical costMedianCompleted moves
All home sizes combined $2,328 to $4,034 $2,513 19

Real move prices, not a quote. Source: CMR move data for Massachusetts to South Carolina. Prices by home size and distance are in the CMR Cost Report. The only number you can hold a mover to is a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate after an inventory survey.

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Recommended movers from Massachusetts to South Carolina

Our top pick is CMR Certified Approved. The two alternatives are CMR Verified: licensed carriers we confirmed in public records, not CMR Certified.

CMR recommended

A Plus Moving and Storage

Top-rated full-service interstate carrier with packing, climate-controlled storage, and binding written estimates.

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CMR Verified

North American Van Lines

A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, with local agents in this state.

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CMR Verified

United Van Lines

A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in the St. Louis area, with local agents in this state.

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Questions about moving from Massachusetts to South Carolina

Who is the recommended mover from Massachusetts to South Carolina?
CMR recommends A Plus Moving and Storage for moves from Massachusetts to South Carolina. It is a CMR Certified Approved carrier: we met its ownership and management and reviewed licensing, service breadth, pricing clarity and customer feedback. North American Van Lines and United Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified.
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to South Carolina?
Based on 19 completed moves from Massachusetts to South Carolina in CMR's move data, the typical total cost was $2,328 to $4,034, with a median of $2,513. That mixes all home sizes, so a small apartment usually costs less and a large home more. Get a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate for your inventory.
How long does a move from Massachusetts to South Carolina take?
Full-service interstate movers usually quote a 2 to 5 days delivery window for the roughly 965 miles between Boston and Charleston. A solo driver would spend about 18 hours behind the wheel.
Does my mover need a USDOT number for a move from Massachusetts to South Carolina?
Yes. Interstate household goods movers must be registered with FMCSA and hold an active USDOT number. Check it in FMCSA's SAFER database before booking.

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