The honest answer: an estimated $600–$1,500 in the continental U.S., depending on distance, vehicle, transport type, and season. Here is exactly how the price is built — and how to pay less.
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The counterintuitive rule of auto transport: the longer the trip, the less you pay per mile.
| Distance | Estimated Cost* | Est. Per Mile | Example Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 500 miles | $600–$900 | $1.50–$2.00/mi | Atlanta → Miami |
| 500–1,000 miles | $700–$1,000 | $0.90–$1.20/mi | New York → Florida |
| 1,000–1,500 miles | $800–$1,100 | $0.70–$0.90/mi | Chicago → Miami |
| 1,500–2,500 miles | $900–$1,300 | $0.55–$0.70/mi | Texas → California |
| Coast to coast (2,500+) | $1,100–$1,500 | $0.45–$0.60/mi | Los Angeles → New York |
| Puerto Rico (ocean) | $845–$1,795 | — | Any state → San Juan |
| Hawaii (ocean) | from ~$1,500 | — | California → Honolulu |
| Alaska | $1,500–$4,000 | — | Seattle → Anchorage |
*Estimated rates — not guaranteed. Estimated for a standard running sedan on open transport. Rates fluctuate with the season, fuel prices, route demand, and your vehicle's specifics. For your exact rate, call or text (800) 320-1050 or fill out the free quote form.
Total miles set the base. Busy corridors (I-95, I-10, coast-to-coast) have more trucks competing, so they cost less per mile than rural routes.
SUVs, pickups, and vans take more deck space and fuel — estimate $100–$300 above sedan rates. Inoperable vehicles add a winch fee.
Open transport is the baseline. Enclosed adds an estimated 40–60% — worth it for classics, luxury, and exotics.
Snowbird season (Oct–Jan southbound, Apr–Jun northbound) and summer moves push rates up. Fall and late winter are the bargain windows.
A 3–5 day pickup window lets us pick the best-priced truck. Need it today? Same-day pickup adds an expedite fee.
Diesel prices and truck availability move weekly — the reason every number on this page is an estimate, and your exact quote is worth two minutes.
Choose open transport for everyday cars. Give a flexible pickup window. Ship in off-peak months. Get a flat, all-inclusive rate in writing. Shipping two cars on the same route? Ask for the multi-car discount. And if your instant quote seems high — book it anyway: our team reviews every order and works to find you a better rate based on your flexibility.
Quotes far below everyone else's — that's usually bait pricing: the car never gets assigned, then the price "has to" go up. Terminal shipping hidden behind a low number (your car can sit for weeks). And per-mile teaser rates that exclude fuel surcharges. One flat rate with $0 upfront on mainland routes means no games.
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