Car Shipping Cost Calculator
Get an estimated price range for shipping your car. Enter your route and vehicle details to see a ballpark cost and transit window, then request free quotes for exact pricing.
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Illustrative Ranges
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State to State Car Shipping Prices
Pick an origin and destination to estimate route distance, pricing, and transit time. Click a state to set the destination, or use the dropdowns.
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Open & Enclosed
Estimates for both transport types.
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How the Calculator Works
A simple model, with its limits stated up front.
1. Enter Your Details
Give us your pickup and delivery locations and your vehicle details.
2. We Estimate the Distance
We match both locations, estimate the road distance, and apply illustrative per-mile rate ranges.
3. We Adjust for Your Options
Vehicle type, open or enclosed transport, condition and pickup timing each move the range.
4. Compare Free Quotes
Request free quotes to see what companies would actually charge for your shipment.
Factors That Affect Car Shipping Costs
Several things move the price of a car shipment. The calculator accounts for some of them and not others.
Distance
Longer routes generally cost more in total, though the price per mile tends to fall as distance grows.
Vehicle type
Larger and heavier vehicles take up more space on the trailer and usually cost more to move.
Transport method
Enclosed transport protects the vehicle but is generally more expensive than open transport.
Season and demand
Prices are often higher in peak periods such as summer, snowbird season and holidays.
Pickup and delivery locations
Rural or hard-to-reach addresses can cost more than pickups in or near major cities.
Vehicle condition
Inoperable vehicles need a winch and extra handling, which usually adds to the price.
Counted in the estimate
- Distance between your two locations
- Vehicle type
- Open or enclosed transport
- Running or inoperable vehicle
- Flexible or urgent pickup
Not counted
- Season and demand
- Which company carries the vehicle
- Exact street addresses and access
- Extras such as storage or insurance upgrades