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How much does car shipping cost?
Car shipping costs around $1.96/mile for short distances (1-500 miles) or $588 for a 300-mile trip. Medium distances will run you about $.93/mile (500-1500 miles) or $930 for 1000 miles. Long distances (1500+ miles) are about $.58/mile or $870 for a 1500-mile trip.
Various factors will impact the cost of your auto shipment. In order to get an idea of your final cost, we recommend requesting a quote from a carrier or broker.
Contact Nationwide’s Auto Carriers team at(888) 626-8529
ola@nationwideautocarriers.com.
What is car transport?
Car transport, or vehicle transport, is a service that moves cars from one destination to another. You can ship via open transport (more cost effective) or enclosed transport (more protection). Typically, enclosed auto transport will cost 30-40% more than open transport.
How do I get a car transport quote?
Car transport quotes can be calculated a few different ways. You can get the cost to transport a car online via the transport company’s website or by simply calling them. Make sure to let them know in advance if you need an expedited pick up for your vehicle.
In order to get the most accurate and up-to-date car shipping quote, it’s important to know and have the following information available:
- Vehicle pick up and delivery destination
- Car transport preference
- Vehicle year, make, and model
- Operational status
- Earliest available car pick-up date
Overview of the auto transport industry
There are three types of companies you might work with to ship your vehicle: carriers, brokers, and lead providers.
Lead providers supply vehicle owners with a list of “leads,” or potential carriers, based on the owner’s search criteria. The owner is responsible from there to further research or contact the carriers on the list to determine the best option for their needs and budget.
Carriers do the actual transportation of your car, picking it up and dropping it off at the designated locations. You can work directly with a carrier from requesting a quote for shipment, to working out details, to the actual transport
Calculating my car shipping estimate and auto shipper math
Auto transport quotes and car shipment rates in the industry are calculated using unique shipping considerations for each customer. Your car shipping estimate will include several different transport factors. This includes, but isn’t limited to: trip distance, car size (sedan, pickup truck, SUV, etc.), vehicle condition (operable or inoperable), transport type (open or enclosed), location (i.e. rural or urban), and the time of year you ship. Montway’s auto transportation calculator lets you enter all the details about your vehicle, allowing us to generate the most accurate and cost-optimized price — without hidden fees.
What factors are used to calculate cost of car shipping?
Distance
Total distance is the main component used in calculating a quote for car shipping. Longer distances generally lead to a higher overall car shipping price...
Route
Different from distance, route refers to what highways and other roads will be traveled to transport the vehicle.
Shipping date
When you book a car transport service, shipment date often plays a huge role in the cost. It’s best to book your car shipment as far in advance as possible.
Calculating my car shipping estimate and auto shipper math
Auto transport quotes and car shipment rates in the industry are calculated using unique shipping considerations for each customer. Your car shipping estimate will include several different transport factors. This includes, but isn’t limited to: trip distance, car size (sedan, pickup truck, SUV, etc.), vehicle condition (operable or inoperable), transport type (open or enclosed), location (i.e. rural or urban), and the time of year you ship. Montway’s auto transportation calculator lets you enter all the details about your vehicle, allowing us to generate the most accurate and cost-optimized price — without hidden fees.