How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Car?
OPEN CAR SHIPPING COSTS
| Distance (miles) | Type of Transport | Avg. Price per Mile | Sample Distance | Sample Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 500 | Open | $0.80 | 300 miles | $200 |
| 500 - 1000 | Open | $0.73 | 750 miles | $479 |
| 1000 - 1500 | Open | $0.70 | 1350 miles | $650 |
| 1500 - 2000 | Open | $0.48 | 1900 miles | $790 |
| 2000 - 2500 | Open | $0.37 | 2200 miles | $810 |
| 2500 - 3000 | Open | $0.35 | 2750 miles | $899 |
| 3000+ | Open | $0.33 | 3200 miles | $1,049 |
ENCLOSED CAR SHIPPING COSTS
| Distance (miles) | Type of Transport | Avg. Price per Mile | Sample Distance | Sample Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 500 | Enclosed | $1.25 | 300 miles | $375 |
| 500 - 1000 | Enclosed | $1.00 | 750 miles | $700 |
| 1000 - 1500 | Enclosed | $0.71 | 1350 miles | $879 |
| 1500 - 2000 | Enclosed | $0.65 | 1900 miles | $1,100 |
| 2000 - 2500 | Enclosed | $0.63 | 2200 miles | $1,200 |
| 2500 - 3000 | Enclosed | $0.53 | 2750 miles | $1,350 |
| 3000+ | Enclosed | $0.48 | 3200 miles | $1,400 |
MOTORCYCLE SHIPPING COSTS
| Distance (miles) | Type of Transport | Avg. Price per Mile | Sample Distance | Sample Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 700 | Enclosed | $1.42 | 700 miles | $900 |
| 800 - 1499 | Enclosed | $0.84 | 1300 miles | $950 |
| 1500 - 2399 | Enclosed | $0.54 | 2200 miles | $1,079 |
| 2400+ | Enclosed | $0.41 | 3000 miles | $1,150 |
How is car shipping calculated?
Vehicle shipping rates are always going to hinge on several factors; there’s not any one single table or rate card that shows you what you can expect to spend on shipping for a specific route. Various moving parts are involved, including details about the car itself, the mileage between starting point and destination, the desired method of transport you want and the calendar dates that you prefer, along with other variables like fuel costs and administrative costs that are out of anyone’s control.
In these next few sections, we’re going to get a deeper dive into how seasonality affects the rate calculations for vehicle shipping.
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STATE TO STATE ROUTES:
Shipping Vehicles From and to New York Prices:
| FROM | TO | DELIVERY TIME | PRICE* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | California | 5-7 days | $899 - $1099 | |
| New York | Florida | 2-3 days | $699 - $899 | |
| New York | Texas | 3-4 days | $649 - $849 | |
| New York | Illinois | 1-2 days | $449 - $649 | |
| New York | Arizona | 4-5 days | $799 - $999 | |
| California | New York | 5-7 days | $849 - $849 | |
| Florida | New York | 2-3 days | $349 - $549 | |
| Texas | New York | 3-4 days | $599 - $799 | |
| Illinois | New York | 1-2 days | $399 - $599 | |
| Arizona | New York | 4-5 days | $849 - $1049 |
Shipping Vehicles From and to California Prices:
| FROM | TO | DELIVERY TIME | PRICE* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | Florida | 4 - 5 days | $1000 - $1300 | |
| California | New York | 6 - 8 days | $1000 - $1300 | |
| California | Illinois | 3 - 5 days | $900 - $1000 | |
| California | Washington | 3 - 5 days | $700 - $900 | |
| California | Georgia | 4 - 5 days | $900 - $1100 | |
| Florida | California | 4 - 5 days | $800 - $1050 | |
| New York | California | 6 - 8 days | $1000 - $1300 | |
| Illinois | California | 3 - 5 days | $800 - $900 | |
| Washington | California | 3 - 5 days | $500 - $700 | |
| Georgia | California | 4 - 5 days | $500 - $700 |
Shipping Vehicles From and to Michigan Prices:
| FROM | TO | DELIVERY TIME | PRICE* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | Florida | 2-3 days | $649-$849 |
| Michigan | Texas | 2-3 days | $7599-$799 |
| Michigan | California | 4-5 days | $749-$949 |
| Michigan | Washington | 4-5 days | $949-$1149 |
| Michigan | Oregon | 4-5 days | $999-$1199 |
| FL | Michigan | 2-3 days | $449-$649 |
| TX | Michigan | 2-3 days | $499-$699 |
| CA | Michigan | 4-5 days | $799-$999 |
| WA | Michigan | 4-5 days | $899-$1099 |
| OR | Michigan | 4-5 days | $1049-$1249 |
Shipping Vehicles From and to Ohio Prices:
| FROM | TO | DELIVERY TIME | PRICE* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | Springfield, Illinois | 1 day | $249 - $449 |
| Ohio | Los Angeles | 4-5 days | $849 - $1049 |
| Ohio | Tampa, Florida | 2-3 days | $799 - $999 |
| Ohio | Boston, Massachusetts | 4-5 days | $599 - $799 |
| Ohio | Texas | 2-3 days | $549 - $749 |
| Springfield, IL | Columbus, OH | 1 day | $249 - $449 |
| San Diego, CA | Columbus, OH | 4-5 days | $1049 - $1249 |
| Tallahassee, FL | Columbus, OH | 2-3 days | $449 - $649 |
| Boston, MA | Columbus, OH | 4-5 days | $499 - $699 |
| Austin, TX | Columbus, OH | 2-3 days | $699 - $899 |
Shipping Vehicles From and to Virginia Prices:
| FROM | TO | DELIVERY TIME | PRICE* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | Tallahassee, Florida | 1-2 days | $349 - $549 |
| Virginia | Carson City, Nevada | 4-5 days | $649 - $849 |
| Virginia | Boston, Massachusetts | 1 day | $299 - $499 |
| Virginia | Austin, Texas | 2-3 days | $699 - $499 |
| Virginia | Washington | 5-7 days | $749 - $949 |
| Tallahassee, FL | Virginia | 1-2 days | $449 - $649 |
| Carson City, NV | Virginia | 4-5 days | $799 - $999 |
| Boston, MA | Virginia | 1 day | $199 - $399 |
| Austin, TX | Virginia | 2-3 days | $249 - $449 |
| WA | Virginia | 5-7 days | $999 - $1199 |
Why Car Shipping Costs Fluctuate Throughout the Year
There are peaks and valleys in the volume of shipping orders that we typically handle, and the principle of supply and demand means that shipping rates will spike a bit when more drivers are on the road handling customer orders and fewer drivers are available and on call to take new orders. There are also weather- and route-specific considerations that come into play when figuring shipping rates, though.
Weather and Its Role in Car Shipping Prices
Hurricanes, blizzards, wildfires and windstorms can all cause delays and snarls in transportation due to detours, closed roads and slowdowns due to difficult driving conditions, not to mention the risk of accidents that can take hours to clear and cause miles-long backups in traffic.
How Extreme Weather Conditions Increase Costs
Hurricanes, blizzards, wildfires and windstorms can all cause delays and snarls in transportation due to detours, closed roads and slowdowns due to difficult driving conditions, not to mention the risk of accidents that can take hours to clear and cause miles-long backups in traffic.
Winter Shipping and the Risk of Delays
Getting through winter conditions on the road is always a challenge, even in your own family SUV or minivan, and it’s even more difficult to manage for a commercial transport driver with an 80’ long tractor-trailer. In extreme conditions, truckers might have to use tire chains to get any traction and control, and inexperienced drivers can have a hard time handling the risks of driving in winter weather. It’s not too hard to imagine how that can slow down a truck driver once the truck is on the road - that is, if the truck doesn’t end up in the Interstate median or in a ditch.
Summer Heat and Its Effect on Transport Prices
Summer months tend to be a busier season for auto logistics, with higher rates due to the scarcer availability of drivers to take on incoming shipping orders. Summertime also usually sees higher fuel prices due to the spike in demand as people take vacations and summer road trips. While the roads are likely to be clear, there can still be delays due to heightened traffic, and prolonged heatwaves put a lot of stress on equipment, truck tires and truck drivetrains, sometimes with heightened fuel consumption. In extreme cases, high temperatures can damage roads and cause cracking in pavement or softened-up asphalt, or can even temporarily close certain roads altogether.
Storms and Natural Disasters: Auto Transport Price Adjustments
Things like wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and blizzards are the definition of an Act of God, and operating a commercial truck in those conditions can be dangerous or impossible. Strong straight-line winds can actually blow an 18 wheel truck right over onto its side, after all. Events like this can affect shipping rates when, for instance, a hurricane making landfall along the southeastern seaboard or the Gulf Coast causes truckers to reroute and take detours, which increases the mileage that has to be covered, as well as potentially closing ports or causing massive power outages along the route. Wildfires can shut down transport altogether due to safety concerns, or cause truckers to reroute their deliveries. Shipping rates are determined by a programmatic, semi-automated system and it may have to adjust rates to compensate for those kinds of disruptions.
State Laws and Regulations Affecting Car Shipping
Any commercial trucker who’s crossing state lines has to stay in compliance with a maze of state and federal regulations, and of course those can all change from one state to another. A short list of a few of the state laws that affect auto logistics might include:
- Emissions laws and regulations
- Weight restrictions for certain highways and bridges, complete with weigh stations
- Safety regulations for equipment, including tires, securing of loads and maintenance, with possible checks by state police
- Insurance liability requirements
- Maximum height and width as well as number of axles
- Hours of service for drivers
- Intrastate registrations and permits
These are all administrative concerns that can have an impact on pricing for vehicle transport, and the compliance department at Axis Auto Logistics regularly follows up with drivers to be sure that all these boxes are checked.
Car Shipping Costs 2024 vs 2025 Comparison of General Market Trends By Popular Routes and Locations
| Route | Type | Avg $/mile (2024) | Avg $/mile (2025) | Sample Distance | Sample Price (2024) | Sample Price (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York ↔ Miami | Open | $0.96 | $0.7 | 1280 miles | $1,228.80 | $896.00 |
| New York ↔ Miami | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.05 | 1280 miles | $1,600.00 | $1,344.00 |
| Los Angeles ↔ New York | Open | $0.96 | $0.35 | 2800 miles | $2,688.00 | $980.00 |
| Los Angeles ↔ New York | Enclosed | $1.25 | $0.525 | 2800 miles | $3,500.00 | $1,470.00 |
| Seattle ↔ Phoenix | Open | $0.96 | $0.7 | 1400 miles | $1,344.00 | $980.00 |
| Seattle ↔ Phoenix | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.05 | 1400 miles | $1,750.00 | $1,470.00 |
| Chicago ↔ Los Angeles | Open | $0.96 | $0.37 | 2015 miles | $1,934.40 | $745.55 |
| Chicago ↔ Los Angeles | Enclosed | $1.25 | $0.555 | 2015 miles | $2,518.75 | $1,118.33 |
| Tallahassee ↔ Miami | Open | $0.96 | $0.8 | 480 miles | $460.80 | $384.00 |
| Tallahassee ↔ Miami | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.2 | 480 miles | $600.00 | $576.00 |
| Atlanta ↔ New York | Open | $0.96 | $0.73 | 870 miles | $835.20 | $635.10 |
| Atlanta ↔ New York | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.095 | 870 miles | $1,087.50 | $952.65 |
| Boston ↔ Atlanta | Open | $0.96 | $0.7 | 1100 miles | $1,056.00 | $770.00 |
| Boston ↔ Atlanta | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.05 | 1100 miles | $1,375.00 | $1,155.00 |
| Dallas ↔ Los Angeles | Open | $0.96 | $0.7 | 1435 miles | $1,377.60 | $1,004.50 |
| Dallas ↔ Los Angeles | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.05 | 1435 miles | $1,793.75 | $1,506.75 |
| Houston ↔ Atlanta | Open | $0.96 | $0.73 | 800 miles | $768.00 | $584.00 |
| Houston ↔ Atlanta | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.095 | 800 miles | $1,000.00 | $876.00 |
| Denver ↔ Los Angeles | Open | $0.96 | $0.73 | 830 miles | $796.80 | $605.90 |
| Denver ↔ Los Angeles | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.095 | 830 miles | $1,037.50 | $908.85 |
| San Francisco ↔ Seattle | Open | $0.96 | $0.73 | 680 miles | $652.80 | $496.40 |
| San Francisco ↔ Seattle | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.095 | 680 miles | $850.00 | $744.60 |
| Orlando ↔ Miami | Open | $0.96 | $0.8 | 230 miles | $220.80 | $184.00 |
| Orlando ↔ Miami | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.2 | 230 miles | $287.50 | $276.00 |
| Charlotte ↔ Miami | Open | $0.96 | $0.73 | 660 miles | $633.60 | $481.80 |
| Charlotte ↔ Miami | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.095 | 660 miles | $825.00 | $722.70 |
| Phoenix ↔ Dallas | Open | $0.96 | $0.7 | 1065 miles | $1,022.40 | $745.50 |
| Phoenix ↔ Dallas | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.05 | 1065 miles | $1,331.25 | $1,118.25 |
| Minneapolis ↔ Chicago | Open | $0.96 | $0.8 | 410 miles | $393.60 | $328.00 |
| Minneapolis ↔ Chicago | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.2 | 410 miles | $512.50 | $492.00 |
| Detroit ↔ New York | Open | $0.96 | $0.73 | 610 miles | $585.60 | $445.30 |
| Detroit ↔ New York | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.095 | 610 miles | $762.50 | $667.95 |
| Cleveland ↔ Atlanta | Open | $0.96 | $0.73 | 725 miles | $696.00 | $529.25 |
| Cleveland ↔ Atlanta | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.095 | 725 miles | $906.25 | $793.88 |
| Las Vegas ↔ Los Angeles | Open | $0.96 | $0.8 | 270 miles | $259.20 | $216.00 |
| Las Vegas ↔ Los Angeles | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.2 | 270 miles | $337.50 | $324.00 |
| San Diego ↔ San Francisco | Open | $0.96 | $0.8 | 500 miles | $480.00 | $400.00 |
| San Diego ↔ San Francisco | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.2 | 500 miles | $625.00 | $600.00 |
| Portland ↔ Los Angeles | Open | $0.96 | $0.73 | 960 miles | $921.60 | $700.80 |
| Portland ↔ Los Angeles | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.095 | 960 miles | $1,200.00 | $1,051.20 |
| Baltimore ↔ Miami | Open | $0.96 | $0.73 | 950 miles | $912.00 | $693.50 |
| Baltimore ↔ Miami | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.095 | 950 miles | $1,187.50 | $1,040.25 |
| Nashville ↔ Atlanta | Open | $0.96 | $0.8 | 250 miles | $240.00 | $200.00 |
| Nashville ↔ Atlanta | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.2 | 250 miles | $312.50 | $300.00 |
| New Orleans ↔ Houston | Open | $0.96 | $0.8 | 350 miles | $336.00 | $280.00 |
| New Orleans ↔ Houston | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.2 | 350 miles | $437.50 | $420.00 |
| Salt Lake City ↔ Denver | Open | $0.96 | $0.73 | 520 miles | $499.20 | $379.60 |
| Salt Lake City ↔ Denver | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.095 | 520 miles | $650.00 | $569.40 |
| Albuquerque ↔ Dallas | Open | $0.96 | $0.73 | 650 miles | $624.00 | $474.50 |
| Albuquerque ↔ Dallas | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.095 | 650 miles | $812.50 | $711.75 |
| Cincinnati ↔ Chicago | Open | $0.96 | $0.8 | 300 miles | $288.00 | $240.00 |
| Cincinnati ↔ Chicago | Enclosed | $1.25 | $1.2 | 300 miles | $375.00 | $360.00 |