South Carolina Auto TransportSouth Carolina is a state located in the southeastern region and the Deep South region of the United States. Home to a population of over 4.96 million residents, the state is home to several major auto shipping location.

This makes South Carolina auto transport services much easier to find, especially to and from those transport-friendly areas. South Carolina is known for cities such as Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville, to name a few. These are some of the largest cities in the state and easily the most popular car shipping locations therein.

A bit about South Carolina car shipping services

The capital of the state is Columbia, which is also the second-largest city in South Carolina. This makes it a rather popular car shipping location, especially for anyone tied to government. Another major city in the state, as mentioned above, is Charleston.

Both Charleston and Columbia have almost the same population count, too, as well as ease of access. And both are important when it comes to quality auto shipping at a good rate. Carriers like routes to and from big cities with large populations that are easy to get to and from.

The ease of access we’re talking about, of course, is proximity to interstate highways. Auto shippers want to run routes along major interstate highways because it’s the fastest way around the country. And this is where things get a little trickier. There are several major interstates through South Carolina including I-20, I-85 and I-95.

Charleston, though, sits along none of them. It sits on the state’s coast, far removed from other urban areas, and this can actually increase the price. But Columbia sits along I-20 and Greenville, another popular shipping location, sits along I-85. So on the whole, it shouldn’t be too expensive to ship to the major urban areas of South Carolina.

A bit about rural South Carolina auto transport services

Now, South Carolina has some big cities, but like most U.S. states there are a lot of rural areas as well. And rural South Carolina auto transportation can be a bit more difficult – and/or expensive – to conduct, at least from a carrier’s point of view. This is because rural areas tend to not enjoy the ease of access that major cities get since they often sit away from interstate highways. Therefore, prices tend to go up for rural car shipping and wait times tend to be a bit longer.

If you look at the map below, you can see that there are large swaths of land in South Carolina that aren’t easily accessible. If you’re pressed for time or money while shipping a car, talk to your agent about moving your pickup or delivery location to a larger city. While this may inconvenience you a bit, chances are you’ll end up saving at least a bit of money on your shipment.

It can also save some time, too – carriers are more likely to choose a load to ship if it’s coming to or from a major city in a state. So talk to an agent about your rural South Carolina car shipping and see what they can do for you.

Interested in South Carolina vehicle shipping?

Are you looking to ship a vehicle to or from the state of South Carolina? If so, you should take a minute to fill out our free online auto transport quote request form. It’s completely free and will get you a free estimate immediately and a quote within minutes. If you have questions about shipping a vehicle, need some help getting a quote, or are ready to place a reservation to ship a vehicle, you can contact us toll-free at 800-930-7417 to speak to a live agent any time.

Helpful links about the state of South Carolina

List of Cities in South Carolina by Metropolitan Area

Columbia Metropolitan Area

Columbia | Newberry

Greenville Metropolitan Area

Greenville | Spartanburg | Anderson

Charleston Metropolitan Area

Charleston

Myrtle Beach Metropolitan Area

Myrtle Beach | Conway | Georgetown

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