Route guide · FL → SC
Shipping a car from Florida to South Carolina
Shipping a running sedan from Miami to Charleston costs about $675–$1,050 on an open carrier and $1,000–$1,575 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–3 days in transit. It ranks #178 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $875
- Road miles
- 580
- Days in transit
- 2–3
- People moving a year
- 17.1K
- Companies at both ends
- 236
City to city
What it costs between Florida and South Carolina cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa and Charleston, Columbia, Rock Hill and Greenville — 230 to 750 road miles apart.
| From | Charleston | Columbia | Rock Hill | Greenville |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $675–$1,050580 mi · 2–3 days | $725–$1,100680 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150750 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150750 mi · 2–4 days |
| Orlando | $550–$925370 mi · 1–3 days | $600–$975460 mi · 1–3 days | $650–$1,025530 mi · 2–3 days | $650–$1,025530 mi · 2–3 days |
| Jacksonville | $475–$825230 mi · 1–2 days | $525–$875310 mi · 1–2 days | $575–$925380 mi · 1–3 days | $550–$925370 mi · 1–3 days |
| Tampa | $600–$950430 mi · 1–3 days | $625–$1,000510 mi · 2–3 days | $675–$1,050580 mi · 2–3 days | $650–$1,025560 mi · 2–3 days |
A pickup or delivery far from these metros usually adds $75–$150. Quotes move with fuel prices and truck space, so treat these as a yardstick. Price your own addresses →
By vehicle
Price by vehicle type
Miami to Charleston, 580 miles. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan or small car | $675–$1,050 | $1,000–$1,575 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $750–$1,175 | $1,125–$1,750 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $825–$1,300 | $1,250–$1,975 |
| Pickup truck | $875–$1,350 | $1,300–$2,050 |
| Motorcycle | $400–$625 | $600–$950 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in June–August (the summer moving peak), running about 8% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Florida to South Carolina is January–May and September–November.
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- Feb
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Cheapest: about $850 Peak: about $925
About this route
Why so many cars go from Florida to South Carolina
About 17,099 people moved from Florida to South Carolina in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (16,206 in 2023, 17,992 in 2024). That is 3.4% of everyone who left Florida for another state.
Only about 11,685 people a year go back from South Carolina to Florida, so demand here is mostly one-way. With trucks toward South Carolina in steady demand, expect quick pickups and little room to haggle.
How the price compares
At a typical $850, shipping from Florida to South Carolina is one of the cheaper long moves out of Florida — Georgia ($925) and North Carolina ($950) cost more. That works out to about $1.47 a mile — short runs cost more per mile because the fixed cost of loading and unloading weighs more.
Distance and transit time
The 580-mile run from Miami to Charleston takes 2–3 days on a carrier — short enough that driving yourself is a real option. The car heads north and stays on Eastern time the whole way.
On the road
- Hurricane season (June–November) occasionally delays Gulf and Atlantic coast deliveries; carriers will reschedule rather than drive into a storm.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Florida and South Carolina, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Florida
218 companies based in Florida: 187 carriers, 18 brokers, 1,227 trucks in total, 9 years in business on average.
- Centurion Auto Transport Jacksonville · 239 trucks · since 1992 · USDOT 471614
- Vision Auto Transport Inc Miami · 95 trucks · since 2011 · USDOT 2257988
- Masney Auto Transport Inc Winter Garden · 89 trucks · since 1988 · USDOT 326786
- Cfy Auto Transport Corp Miami · 50 trucks · since 2016 · USDOT 2841696
- Auto Carrier Express Inc Jacksonville · 48 trucks · since 1998 · USDOT 766895
Delivery end South Carolina
18 companies based in South Carolina: 18 carriers, 0 brokers, 63 trucks in total, 7 years in business on average.
- Autobahn Express Inc Spartanburg · 8 trucks · since 2012 · USDOT 2355697
- Turbo Auto Carrier LLC Spartanburg · 7 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3283356
- Aka Logistics LLC Boiling Spgs · 6 trucks · since 2022 · USDOT 3912102
- Big Country Transport LLC Walterboro · 6 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2070832
- United Auto Transportation LLC Inman · 6 trucks · since 2011 · USDOT 2167832
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Florida to South Carolina car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and South Carolina's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to South Carolina?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $675–$1,050 from Miami to Charleston (580 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $475–$1,150. An SUV costs about $750–$1,175, a pickup $875–$1,350, and an enclosed trailer $1,000–$1,575 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to South Carolina?
Transit is usually 2–3 days after pickup for the 580-mile trip from Miami to Charleston. The wait for pickup is separate: typically 1–5 days, or 1–2 days if you pay about 30% more for expedited service.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Florida to South Carolina?
January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. If you must ship in peak months, book three to four weeks ahead.
How soon do I have to register my car in South Carolina after moving?
South Carolina requires new residents to register within 45 days of becoming a resident. New residents pay a one-time $250 Infrastructure Maintenance Fee, and property tax is paid before registration.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Florida to South Carolina?
Driving 580 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $70 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $675–$1,050. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from Florida to South Carolina?
Our directory lists 218 companies based in Florida and 18 based in South Carolina, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.