Car Shipping Cost Calculator
See a real, all-in price to ship your car in about 60 seconds, no phone call and no obligation. Live carrier-market rates, $0 upfront, and we never sell your details.
Calculate your car shipping cost
Enter your pickup and delivery and your vehicle, and get an honest estimate based on what carriers are actually accepting on your route today. Ready for an exact, locked price? Run the full quote, it takes about a minute and nothing is due until a carrier is assigned.
How much does it cost to ship a car?
As a rough guide, open transport for an operable sedan runs about $0.70 to $1.00 per mile, and the per-mile rate drops the farther you go. Enclosed transport for luxury, classic and exotic cars runs higher. Here is what typical distances look like, all-in, with $0 due upfront.
| Distance | Open (sedan) | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| ~250 mi (e.g. LA to Phoenix) | $430 to $490 | $602 to $686 |
| ~500 mi (regional) | $850 to $980 | $1,190 to $1,372 |
| ~750 mi | $850 to $980 | $1,190 to $1,372 |
| ~1,000 mi (e.g. Texas to Arizona) | $1,000 to $1,150 | $1,400 to $1,610 |
| ~1,400 mi (e.g. California to Texas) | $1,230 to $1,420 | $1,722 to $1,988 |
| ~2,000 mi (e.g. Illinois to California) | $1,500 to $1,720 | $2,100 to $2,408 |
| ~2,800 mi (coast to coast) | $1,900 to $2,190 | $2,660 to $3,066 |
The 6 things that change your car shipping cost
- Distance — longer hauls cost more in total but less per mile.
- Vehicle size and weight — SUVs, trucks and vans take more space than a sedan.
- Open vs. enclosed — enclosed fully protects the car and runs roughly 40 percent more.
- Season and demand — snowbird routes and summer peaks raise prices; flexible dates lower them.
- Pickup and delivery access — dense cities and rural spots off the main routes cost a little more.
- Vehicle condition — a non-running car needs a winch and specialized equipment.
Want the full breakdown before you book? Read how much it costs to ship a car and how auto-transport quotes work, so you can spot a lowball before it traps you.
From estimate to delivery in 3 steps
1. Lock your price
Use the calculator for a realistic range, then run the full quote for your exact, all-in price.
2. We assign a carrier
We match your route to a vetted, licensed and insured carrier. You pay nothing until that happens.
3. Door-to-door delivery
The driver picks up and delivers door to door, with real-time updates the whole way.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship a car?
For an operable sedan on open transport, most moves work out to about $0.70 to $1.00 per mile, and the per-mile rate drops on longer hauls. A 500-mile move often runs a few hundred dollars, while a coast-to-coast haul can be $1,300 to $1,800. Enter your route above for a real, all-in number in about 60 seconds.
How is my car shipping cost calculated?
Price is driven by distance, your vehicle size and weight, open versus enclosed transport, the season, how far the pickup and delivery are from main routes, and whether the car runs. Our calculator weighs all of these against live carrier-market rates, so the number reflects what carriers are actually accepting on your lane today.
Is the calculator estimate the final price?
The estimate is an honest, realistic range. When you run the full quote you get one locked, all-in price with no hidden fees, and you pay nothing until a licensed, insured carrier is assigned. We never use a lowball number to bait you.
Why are some quotes I see so much cheaper?
A quote far below the market rate is usually a lowball: a price no carrier will actually accept, used to win your booking before it climbs later. Our estimate reflects real carrier-market rates so your car actually gets moved on time.
Does the calculator cost anything or require my phone number?
No. The instant estimate is free and needs only your route and vehicle type, no phone call and no obligation. When you are ready for your exact price we ask only for what we need to lock it, and we never sell your details.
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