Moving from California to South Carolina

Charleston sits roughly 2,450 driving miles from Los Angeles. Trucks typically run I-10 across the Southwest, then I-20 through Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia into Columbia, where I-26 continues to the coast and up to the Upstate. Because of that distance, most deliveries arrive 9 to 18 business days after pickup.

Coastal South Carolina has its own quirks. Many homes are elevated on pilings, which means exterior stairs on every load. Historic downtown Charleston has narrow streets that can be hard for a large truck. Island communities like Hilton Head often have gated entries, HOA move-in rules and limited delivery hours.

• Confirm gate access and any vendor registration your HOA requires
• Ask about delivery-hour restrictions in resort and island communities
• Plan for exterior stairs on raised homes
• Build buffer days into a move scheduled between June and November
• Consider climate-controlled storage if goods will wait before delivery

If your move involves a gated community at the California end too, our guide on moving out of gated communities in California covers how to prepare.

Every move is handled by our own licensed interstate team, from the first inventory call to the last box placed in your new home. Choose the level of help you want, from a load-and-deliver service for people who pack themselves to full white-glove handling for a beach house full of furniture.

• Household moves of any size, from condos to large single-family homes
• Business and office relocations to Charleston, Columbia and Greenville
• Full or partial packing, with crating for mirrors, glass and art
• Storage while you wait on a closing or new build
• Released Value Protection included, Full Value Protection available