What it costs to ship a car
There is no single price list in auto transport. Each quote is built from your route, your vehicle and the date. Here is what moves the number, and how to bring it down.
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Price factors
Seven things that set your price
Distance
Longer trips cost more in total. The rate per mile drops as distance grows, so a 2,000-mile move does not cost twice a 1,000-mile one.
Vehicle size and weight
A trailer has limited length and weight. Trucks, large SUVs and vans take more of both than a compact car.
Trailer type
Open transport is the lower-cost standard. Enclosed trailers carry fewer vehicles, so each space costs more.
Whether it runs
A vehicle that cannot be driven onto the trailer needs a winch and extra time to load.
Season and demand
Summer moving season and snowbird months push prices up on busy routes. Winter weather can do the same in the north.
Pickup and delivery locations
Major cities on interstate routes are cheapest to serve. Rural and remote addresses add miles for the truck.
How soon you need it
A flexible pickup window lets us match you with a truck already passing through. A rush costs more.
Save money
Ways to lower your price
- Choose open transport unless the vehicle needs enclosed protection
- Give a pickup window of several days instead of one fixed date
- Book two to three weeks ahead in peak season
- Meet the truck near a highway if you live far from one
- Make sure the vehicle runs, rolls and has a charged battery
- Avoid the peak weeks of snowbird season when you can
The quote
What your Evergreen quote includes
The price shown by the quote tool is all-in for the shipment you entered: door-to-door transport on the trailer type you chose, for that vehicle, on that route.
The price can change only if the shipment changes. Common examples are a vehicle that turns out not to run, a different vehicle from the one quoted, added modifications that change its size, or a different address.
Getting a quote is free and does not commit you to anything.
FAQ
Questions about cost
Why do quotes from different companies vary so much?
Some companies advertise a low number and raise it after you book. Ask whether the price is all-in and what could change it.
Is it cheaper to ship a car or drive it?
For long trips, add up fuel, hotels, meals, your time and the mileage on the car. Shipping is often closer to that total than people expect.
Does it cost more to ship an electric vehicle?
EVs are heavier than similar gas vehicles, which can raise the price on some routes. Enter the exact model to see.
Is the quote good forever?
Rates follow fuel costs and demand, so quotes are tied to the dates you entered. Run a new quote if your timing changes.
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