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The typical cost to ship a car is around $1,300 for open transport and $2,150 for enclosed. Most shipments fall between $1,000 and $1,850, with distance as the biggest single factor.
Distance is what moves that number most. Shipping a car to another state starts near the bottom of that range on a short move, while cross-country car shipping sits at the top.
The reason is per-mile math. A 75-foot multi-car hauler costs a carrier about the same to run each day whatever the trip length, so a short move spreads that fixed cost over a few hundred miles and a cross-country move spreads it over thousands. Short runs cost more per mile, long runs less. The tables below show how that plays out by distance.
Use the calculator above for a real number on your specific shipment. How prices are moving month to month is in our car shipping price index.
Six things move the number up or down. Distance is the biggest; the rest fine-tune.
The biggest single factor. Per-mile cost drops as distance grows. A run under 500 miles costs about $2.35 a mile, while coast to coast comes to about $0.75 a mile. Total cost still rises with distance, just less than proportionally.
Bigger vehicles take more space on the carrier and cost more to ship. A sedan is the baseline; an SUV adds about 5%, and a full-size SUV or a pickup about 18%. Lifted or oversized vehicles can add more.
Open transport is the standard for most cars and runs the lowest price. Enclosed transport runs 40 to 70% more and is used for classics, collectors, low-clearance sports cars, and luxury vehicles where weather and debris exposure matter.
Most routes cost about the same all year. Measured across nearly 9,000 shipments, three directions have a real season: Florida heading north, California to Oregon or Washington, and Arizona to Texas, all highest in May and June.
Major interstate corridors cost less per mile than rural routes. Carriers run popular lanes more often, so supply meets demand and prices stay competitive. Rural pickups and deliveries can add a few hundred dollars because the driver has to detour off the main route.
Inoperable vehicles cost more to ship because loading takes extra equipment, usually a winch. Plan for roughly $200 to $400 on top when the car has to be winched, depending on its condition. It still needs to roll, steer, and brake for positioning; a complete non-roller is harder to place and costs more.
Enclosed transport runs 40 to 70% more than open. On a typical shipment it looks like this.
$1,300
Standard multi-car trailer. Your car rides exposed to the weather alongside up to nine other vehicles. The default choice for most cars.
$2,150
Covered trailer. Protects against weather and road debris. Used for classics, collectors, low-clearance sports cars, and luxury vehicles.
The premium covers a different kind of trailer, a more selective driver pool, and usually higher insurance limits, since enclosed carriers haul higher-value vehicles.
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Most shipments fall within these ranges. Distance is the biggest single factor; the carrier type adds 40 to 70% for enclosed, and the premium grows with distance.
| Distance | Open | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Under 500 miles | $600 to $950 | $900 to $1,300 |
| 500 to 1,000 miles | $900 to $1,200 | $1,250 to $1,900 |
| 1,000 to 1,500 miles | $1,100 to $1,500 | $1,650 to $2,550 |
| 1,500 to 2,000 miles | $1,350 to $1,850 | $2,250 to $3,150 |
| 2,000 to 2,500 miles | $1,550 to $2,000 | $2,600 to $3,350 |
| Coast to coast (2,500+ miles) | $1,800 to $2,300 | $3,050 to $3,900 |
Prices for a standard sedan, updated monthly.
Larger vehicles take more space on the trailer, so they cost more to ship. Numbers below are for open transport.
| Vehicle | Under 500 mi | 500 to 1,500 mi | 1,500 to 2,500 mi | Coast to coast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $650 to $900 | $1,050 to $1,350 | $1,500 to $1,850 | $1,850 to $2,150 |
| SUV | $650 to $950 | $1,100 to $1,400 | $1,600 to $1,950 | $1,950 to $2,250 |
| Full-size SUV | $750 to $1,100 | $1,250 to $1,550 | $1,800 to $2,200 | $2,200 to $2,550 |
| Pickup truck | $750 to $1,100 | $1,250 to $1,550 | $1,800 to $2,200 | $2,200 to $2,550 |
Add 40 to 70% for enclosed transport; the premium grows with distance.
Real numbers for twenty routes we ship often. Open and enclosed, for a standard sedan.
| Route | Distance | Open | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston to Los Angeles | 2,984 mi | $2,050 to $2,500 | $3,500 to $4,200 |
| New York to Seattle | 2,853 mi | $1,900 to $2,300 | $3,250 to $3,900 |
| New York to Los Angeles | 2,793 mi | $1,800 to $2,150 | $3,100 to $3,700 |
| Los Angeles to New York | 2,791 mi | $2,150 to $2,600 | $3,650 to $4,400 |
| Los Angeles to Miami | 2,738 mi | $1,550 to $1,850 | $2,650 to $3,150 |
| New York to Phoenix | 2,407 mi | $1,800 to $2,100 | $3,000 to $3,600 |
| Atlanta to Los Angeles | 2,176 mi | $1,300 to $1,550 | $2,150 to $2,550 |
| Los Angeles to Atlanta | 2,175 mi | $1,700 to $2,050 | $2,900 to $3,450 |
| Seattle to Chicago | 2,043 mi | $1,450 to $1,750 | $2,500 to $3,000 |
| Chicago to Los Angeles | 2,015 mi | $1,250 to $1,450 | $2,050 to $2,450 |
| Chicago to Phoenix | 1,754 mi | $1,250 to $1,500 | $2,050 to $2,500 |
| Phoenix to Chicago | 1,753 mi | $1,250 to $1,550 | $2,100 to $2,600 |
| Houston to Los Angeles | 1,550 mi | $1,000 to $1,200 | $1,450 to $1,800 |
| Dallas to New York | 1,549 mi | $950 to $1,150 | $1,350 to $1,650 |
| Los Angeles to Houston | 1,548 mi | $1,300 to $1,550 | $2,150 to $2,650 |
| Boston to Miami | 1,503 mi | $1,200 to $1,500 | $2,000 to $2,500 |
| Detroit to Miami | 1,387 mi | $1,000 to $1,200 | $1,450 to $1,800 |
| Chicago to Miami | 1,379 mi | $1,050 to $1,300 | $1,600 to $1,950 |
| New York to Miami | 1,292 mi | $1,300 to $1,600 | $2,250 to $2,700 |
| Miami to New York | 1,289 mi | $1,000 to $1,200 | $1,450 to $1,750 |
Prices for a standard sedan, updated monthly. Larger vehicles cost more.
On most routes the cost of shipping a car barely moves through the year. Measured across nearly 9,000 shipments, three directions have a real season, and on all three the market runs highest in May and June.
| Direction | Highest | Lowest |
|---|---|---|
| Florida heading north | May to Jun, 9% above normal | Jan to Feb, 7% below normal |
| California to Oregon or Washington | May to Jun, 12% above normal | Nov to Dec, 14% below normal |
| Arizona to Texas | May to Jun, 7% above normal | Jan to Feb, 14% below normal |
| Every other direction | No real season | No real season |
Market rates on each route against its own yearly norm, from nearly 9,000 shipments between 2020 and 2026. Your price holds for 28 days.
A common tactic in the industry: post a low quote to attract clicks and capture a deposit. Then, two weeks before pickup, come back saying no driver will take the load at that price and ask for an extra $400 or more. The customer has already committed and feels stuck.
A quote that is 40% below the rest is a warning sign, not a deal. Our own price for a sedan going more than 500 miles starts around $900 on open transport, more for larger vehicles or enclosed.
Sequoia does not work that way. The price you see is the price you pay, and it holds for 28 days. If something on your shipment changes the price (carrier scarcity on a sparse route, an unusual vehicle), we tell you before you book, not after.
A 1,000-mile open transport shipment costs roughly $1,050 to $1,400 for a sedan. Pickups and larger SUVs run higher, and enclosed transport adds 40 to 70%.
A 2,000-mile open transport shipment costs roughly $1,500 to $1,950 for a sedan. The per-mile rate drops on longer distances, so the total is well short of double a 1,000-mile shipment.
No. Anyone quoting $300 for a real car shipment is using the lowball-and-revise tactic: they post a fake low number to capture your deposit, then come back saying they cannot find a driver at that price and ask for $800 or more. Our own price for a sedan going more than 500 miles starts around $900.
Quotes that come in far below market are usually too good to be true. Some companies post low numbers to attract clicks and capture deposits, then push the price up later when no driver accepts the load. A quote that is 40% below the rest is a warning sign, not a deal.
On most routes no month is much cheaper than another: measured across nearly 9,000 shipments, prices on most directions stay flat through the year. The exceptions run highest in May and June: Florida heading north, California to Oregon or Washington, and Arizona to Texas, which are 7, 14 and 14% below normal at their quietest.
On cross-country moves, shipping is usually cheaper than driving once you count fuel, lodging, food, and vehicle wear. A 2,000-mile drive in a sedan runs roughly $400 in fuel, two nights of hotels, three days of meals, plus the depreciation and risk of driving. Shipping the same distance starts around $1,500, with no time off work.
You can cancel for free up to 7 days before pickup. After that, the deposit is non-refundable.
The deposit is charged 7 days before your pickup window opens; for a pickup inside 7 days it is held on your card at booking and charged when your driver is confirmed. The remaining balance is paid to the driver at delivery.
Every shipment is insured by the carrier under federal cargo liability requirements.
No. Nothing is charged when you request a quote. When you book, your card is saved; the deposit is charged 7 days before your pickup window opens, or held on your card at booking when pickup is inside 7 days. Your price holds for 28 days while you decide.
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