Car Shipping in South Carolina
Cars, pickups and SUVs moved to, from and within South Carolina on open or enclosed carriers, with door-to-door pickup in Charleston, Columbia and the rest of the state.
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At a glance
Shipping in South Carolina at a glance
The facts that decide how a load moves here. Regulatory figures link to the official page they come from.
- I-20
- I-26
- I-77
- I-85
- I-95
- I-385
- I-526
How freight moves in South Carolina
Freight in South Carolina runs on I-20, I-26, I-77, I-85, I-95 and I-385. Ocean and river cargo moves through Port of Charleston and Port of Georgetown. The state's economy leans on container, vehicle and bulk cargo through the Port of Charleston, automotive and tire manufacturing in the Upstate, commercial aircraft assembly and aerospace manufacturing in the Charleston area and plastics, textiles and advanced manufacturing along I-85, and that is most of what moves on its roads.
Rules of the road
What shapes a move in South Carolina
- Seasonal conditions
SCDOT bars permitted movement on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day on routes east of I-95 in the Myrtle Beach area, including US-17 from the North Carolina line to Georgetown.
South Carolina allows no permitted movement in heavy rain or fog with visibility under 500 feet, in high winds, or when roads are slippery from ice, snow or sleet.
The South Carolina coast, including Charleston and the Port of Charleston, is exposed to Atlantic hurricanes from June 1 to November 30.
- If you are moving to the state
South Carolina requires a new resident to pay the county property tax bill on the vehicle and bring the original paid receipt to the SCDMV before the vehicle can be registered in the state. Source ↗
Rules change. The specialist on your move checks the current ones for your exact route before anything is booked.
Cities
Car Shipping by city in South Carolina
These are the busiest pickup points. Any address in South Carolina works, including the towns between them.
CharlestonCharleston County
Charleston anchors the Port of Charleston, whose terminals are spread across the harbor in the city, North Charleston and Mount Pleasant, with I-26 and I-526 connecting them to the interstate system.
- I-26
- I-526
- US-17
ColumbiaRichland County
Columbia, the state capital, sits where I-26, I-77 and I-20 meet in the middle of South Carolina, connecting the Charleston port with the Upstate and the Carolinas.
- I-26
- I-77
- I-20
- I-126
GreenvilleGreenville County
Greenville anchors the Upstate along I-85 and I-385, a manufacturing and distribution corridor between Atlanta and Charlotte.
- I-85
- I-385
- US-25
SpartanburgSpartanburg County
Spartanburg is where I-85 and I-26 meet in the Upstate, linking the region's factories and Inland Port Greer with the Port of Charleston.
- I-85
- I-26
- I-585
FlorenceFlorence County
Florence is where I-95, the East Coast's main north-south truck route, meets I-20 in the Pee Dee region of northeastern South Carolina.
- I-95
- I-20
GreerGreenville and Spartanburg counties
Greer, between Greenville and Spartanburg on I-85, is the site of Inland Port Greer, a rail-served container terminal linked to the Port of Charleston.
- I-85
- US-29
North CharlestonCharleston County
North Charleston is home to the Port of Charleston's North Charleston and Hugh K. Leatherman terminals, commercial aircraft assembly, and a rail and interstate hub at I-26 and I-526.
- I-26
- I-526
Car Shipping
How cars move
Open carrier
The standard for most cars, pickups and SUVs, and the lower price.
Enclosed carrier
For classics, exotics and fresh paint, out of the weather and the road debris.
Non-running vehicles
A winch or a forklift at each end, arranged before pickup.
Several vehicles
Dealer, fleet and auction moves on one load when the route allows it.
Questions about shipping in South Carolina
How do you ship a car in South Carolina?
Tell us the pickup and delivery addresses, the vehicle and whether it runs. A vetted carrier with the right trailer picks it up at the door, the driver documents its condition, and you get a confirmed pickup window before anything moves.
Do you ship cars to every city in South Carolina?
Yes. Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg are the busiest pickup points, and any address in the state works.
How long do I have to register a car after moving to South Carolina?
South Carolina requires a new resident to pay the county property tax bill on the vehicle and bring the original paid receipt to the SCDMV before the vehicle can be registered in the state. Confirm the details for your case with the state's motor vehicle office.
Open or enclosed carrier?
Open carriers move most cars and cost less. Enclosed trailers protect classics, exotics and fresh paint from the weather and from road debris.
How fast do you reply to a quote request?
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