Route guide · NY → SC
Shipping a car from New York to South Carolina
Shipping a running sedan from New York to Charleston costs about $750–$1,150 on an open carrier and $1,125–$1,725 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #70 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $950
- Road miles
- 750
- Days in transit
- 2–4
- People moving a year
- 15.3K
- Companies at both ends
- 76
City to city
What it costs between New York and South Carolina cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between New York, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse and Charleston, Columbia, Rock Hill and Greenville — 650 to 870 road miles apart.
| From | Charleston | Columbia | Rock Hill | Greenville |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $750–$1,150750 mi · 2–4 days | $725–$1,125700 mi · 2–4 days | $700–$1,100650 mi · 2–3 days | $725–$1,125720 mi · 2–4 days |
| Buffalo | $775–$1,175820 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150730 mi · 2–4 days | $700–$1,100660 mi · 2–3 days | $725–$1,125690 mi · 2–4 days |
| Rochester | $800–$1,200860 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150770 mi · 2–4 days | $725–$1,125700 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150740 mi · 2–4 days |
| Syracuse | $800–$1,200870 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175790 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150730 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150780 mi · 2–4 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
New York to Charleston, 750 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 | $750–$1,150 | $1,125–$1,725 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $850–$1,300 | $1,250–$1,925 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $950–$1,450 | $1,400–$2,150 |
| Pickup truck | $975–$1,500 | $1,475–$2,250 |
| Motorcycle | $450–$700 | $675–$1,025 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in December (snowbird season, when retirees ship cars south for the winter and the holidays), running about 20% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from New York to South Carolina is February–May and September.
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- Dec
Cheapest: about $950 Peak: about $1,150
About this route
Why so many cars go from New York to South Carolina
About 15,274 people moved from New York to South Carolina in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (12,224 in 2023, 18,324 in 2024). That is 3.4% of everyone who left New York for another state.
Traffic is lopsided: only about 4,470 people a year go the other way, South Carolina to New York. Trucks heading into South Carolina fill up quickly, so pickups are usually fast — but carriers have less reason to discount in peak months.
How the price compares
At a typical $950, shipping from New York to South Carolina costs more than sending a car to North Carolina ($875) and Virginia ($725) but less than to Georgia ($1,000) and Tennessee ($1,000). That works out to about $1.27 a mile.
Distance and transit time
New York to Charleston is about 750 road miles — 2–4 days on the truck. On a run this short, many people weigh shipping against driving it themselves. The car heads south-southwest and stays on Eastern time the whole way.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in New York and South Carolina, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end New York
58 companies based in New York: 44 carriers, 7 brokers, 458 trucks in total, 11 years in business on average.
- Acar Trucking LLC Brooklyn · 270 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4116994
- Bibi Carrier LLC Port Jervis · 42 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3438799
- GZZ Logistics Inc Staten Island · 9 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3476017
- Blue Cat Logistic Inc Brooklyn · 8 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4050399
- East Coast Auto Transport Inc Fort Ann · 7 trucks · since 1987 · USDOT 296156
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
New York 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 New York to South Carolina?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $750–$1,150 from New York to Charleston (750 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $700–$1,200. An SUV costs about $850–$1,300, a pickup $975–$1,500, and an enclosed trailer $1,125–$1,725 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from New York to South Carolina?
Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 750-mile trip from New York to Charleston. Getting the car picked up takes another 1–5 days on a standard booking; expedited pickup within 1–2 days costs about 30% more.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from New York to South Carolina?
February–May and September is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 20% more. Whatever the month, a flexible pickup date booked 2–3 weeks out gets the best price.
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 New York to South Carolina?
Driving 750 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $100 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $750–$1,150. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from New York to South Carolina?
Our directory lists 58 companies based in New York and 18 based in South Carolina, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.