South Carolina
Price ranges for shipping a car to and from Charleston, SC, plus nearby terminals and common routes.
As of 1 July 2025. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, 1 July 2025
| Route | Open transport | Enclosed transport |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $452–$688 | $677–$1,032 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $917–$1,397 | $1,375–$2,096 |
| Tucson, AZ | $904–$1,378 | $1,356–$2,067 |
| Fresno, CA | $1,005–$1,532 | $1,508–$2,298 |
| Irvine, CA | $987–$1,505 | $1,481–$2,257 |
Registering an out-of-state car. Check the state agency sources there for current requirements and fees.
Compare shipping estimates for common journeys.
Check access guidance for terminals, campuses, and other pickup spots.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation's I-526 study says that interstate links the Wando Welch and North Charleston terminals to I-26. It also calls I-526 a hurricane evacuation route for Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms, and Daniel Island. Truck climbing lanes run on the Don Holt and Wando River bridges.
The city describes the Central Business District as King Street, the Market area, and sections of Broad Street, East Bay Street, and Meeting Street. The same page links a downtown prohibited commercial truck route list. Common practice is to agree on a meeting point the driver can pull through, off those streets, before pickup day. Door-to-door shipping still depends on that spot.
Joint Base Lindsey Graham is the name on the Military OneSource installation page, which lists the Air Force and a Charleston address. The plan also has a Charleston Air Force Base page. A privately owned vehicle moved inside the contiguous states is largely the member's expense. Confirm the order with the transportation office. SC Ports lists Wando Welch, North Charleston, Columbus Street, Leatherman, and Veterans terminals and publishes a privately owned vehicle and vehicle carrier guide. Use that guide for a ship move. The National Hurricane Center says the Atlantic season runs June 1 through November 30. New residents register within 45 days. Steps are on the South Carolina registration page.
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