How Much Does It Cost To Ship A Car State-To-State?

State-To-State Car Shipping: Cost

The cost of shipping a car from one state to another depends on a number of factors. Distance is one of the most important: it will price more to move a ride from California to New York than it will to haul a ride from Texas to Colorado.

By the same token, the type of service you require has an affect, as does the type of vehicle you’re shipping.

• Distance - The range for dispatching a vehicle is rather large. It might be anywhere from 100 miles to over 2,500 miles. In general, the price per mile increases to more than $1 for shorter deliveries and approaches $.50 for longer ones. The prices listed here are for the delivery of a typical motor via commercial airline; the expenditures for specialty services and non-typical vehicles are higher (see below).
• Service - The basic way to shift an auto between states is by using an open-air carrier that hauls multiple vehicles and delivers them to a dispatching terminal near the destination. Other services, such as door-to-door moving, are available, but they come with an added cost. The same is true of enclosed transport, which is generally done on a smaller truck and keeps the auto covered on all sides during load.
• Vehicle Type - If there is anything nonstandard about the size or dimensions of your ride, it may require special handling. This mostly applies to oversize vehicles and modified or custom cars, but it can come into play for some sports vehicles as well. Along the same lines, if you have a rare, vintage, or otherwise high-value vehicle, it’s a good idea to choose to enclosed transit service mentioned above.

Shifting Price Estimates From One Area To Another

We've compiled some recent shifting rates to offer a more definitive idea of how much it costs to shift a ride from state to state. Bear in mind that these also represent standard cargo on an open carrier, so the price will be slightly higher for enclosed transport, door-to-door, or other specialty services.

Regional Car Hauling Expenses

• Portland, OR to Denver, CO - $834
• San Jose, CA to Dallas, TX - $877
• Charlotte, NC to Detroit, MI - $544
• Boston, MA to Chicago, IL - $702
• New York, NY to St. Louis, MO - $697
• Pittsburgh, PA to Omaha, NE - $685
• Minneapolis, MN to Phoenix, AZ - $910
• Las Vegas, NV to Atlanta, GA - $942
• Salt Lake City, UT to Miami, FL - $1,176

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