
How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car in 2026?
The average cost to ship a car in the U.S. ranges from $600 for short-haul moves to $1,800+ for coast-to-coast routes. Here's exactly what determines your price.

Practical, no-fluff guides from a team that's been on both sides of the auto-transport industry for 10+ years.

The average cost to ship a car in the U.S. ranges from $600 for short-haul moves to $1,800+ for coast-to-coast routes. Here's exactly what determines your price.

Open transport is the industry standard and what 90% of customers choose. Enclosed transport is the premium option — but is the 40–60% upcharge worth it for your specific vehicle?

Cross-country car shipping typically takes 7–9 days door-to-door. Here's how transit times break down by distance and the 3 biggest factors that can speed up or slow down your shipment.

Auto transport prices swing 25–40% depending on the season. Here's the month-by-month playbook for shipping a car at the lowest possible price.

Preparing your car for transport takes about 30 minutes and prevents 95% of disputes at delivery. Here's the exact checklist we recommend to every Prestige customer.

Every fall, 1+ million snowbirds migrate south. If you're shipping a car to Florida this season, here's everything you need to know to do it stress-free.

There are thousands of auto transport brokers in the U.S. Most are fine. Some are predatory. Here's exactly how to tell them apart before you book.
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