Tuscaloosa Car Shipping Rates
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Tuscaloosa at a glance
- Typical price
- $240 – $2,060
- Open transport
- $0.37–$1.89 per mile
- Transit time
- 1–3 days
- Trips within Alabama
- $240 – $660
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$240 – $2,060
Typical price
Sedan to major cities
$0.37–$1.89 per mile
Open transport
$0.48–$3.02 per mile
Enclosed transport
$240 – $660
Trips within Alabama
Published range for an in-state trip
Rates from Tuscaloosa to popular destinations
Estimated from published industry figures for a standard car, open and enclosed.
| Destination | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,110 mi | $780 – $3,990 | $1,015 – $6,380 | 5–9 days | Alabama to California |
| Jackson, MS | 200 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Alabama to Mississippi |
| Houston, TX | 620 mi | $455 – $1,170 | $580 – $1,875 | 2–3 days | Alabama to Texas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 480 mi | $385 – $1,055 | $465 – $1,690 | 1–2 days | Alabama to Florida |
| Atlanta, GA | 220 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Alabama to Georgia |
| New York City, NY | 1,090 mi | $765 – $2,060 | $990 – $3,295 | 3–5 days | Alabama to New York |
| Chicago, IL | 720 mi | $525 – $1,360 | $675 – $2,175 | 2–3 days | Alabama to Illinois |
| Nashville, TN | 250 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Alabama to Tennessee |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,690 mi | $675 – $3,195 | $880 – $5,110 | 4–7 days | Alabama to Arizona |
| Charlotte, NC | 490 mi | $390 – $1,080 | $475 – $1,725 | 1–2 days | Alabama to North Carolina |
Rates to Tuscaloosa
Published figures don't vary by direction, but real quotes often do, so compare both ways.
| Origin | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,110 mi | $780 – $3,990 | $1,015 – $6,380 | 5–9 days | California to Alabama |
| Jackson, MS | 200 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Mississippi to Alabama |
| Houston, TX | 620 mi | $455 – $1,170 | $580 – $1,875 | 2–3 days | Texas to Alabama |
| Jacksonville, FL | 480 mi | $385 – $1,055 | $465 – $1,690 | 1–2 days | Florida to Alabama |
| Atlanta, GA | 220 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Georgia to Alabama |
| New York City, NY | 1,090 mi | $765 – $2,060 | $990 – $3,295 | 3–5 days | New York to Alabama |
| Chicago, IL | 720 mi | $525 – $1,360 | $675 – $2,175 | 2–3 days | Illinois to Alabama |
| Nashville, TN | 250 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Tennessee to Alabama |
Storm season can pause pickups
No source publishes monthly rates for Tuscaloosa.
Between June and November a named storm can close highways and hold carriers for days. Ship earlier in the window when a date matters.
Published price adjustments
- Pickup truckPickups cost about 38% more to ship than standard cars.Source: Move.org
- SUVAt 500 miles, an SUV averaged $743 against $696 for a car.Source: Move.org
- Non-running vehicleAdd $150 to $300 for a vehicle that does not run.Source: Direct Connect Auto Transport
Open vs. enclosed from Tuscaloosa
Price per mile for a standard sedan.
$0.48–$3.02 per mile
- Covered from weather and debris
- Best for luxury and classic cars
- Book further ahead
What affects prices in Tuscaloosa
- DistanceShort trips cost more per mile but less in total than cross-country moves.
- Pickup locationAddresses near I-65 are quicker for drivers to reach than rural or hard-to-access streets.
- SeasonSummer moving season and holiday periods push prices up on busy routes.
- DirectionPrices differ by direction, because demand on a lane isn't the same both ways.
- Vehicle sizeLarge SUVs, trucks and heavy EVs take more space and weight on the trailer.
- TimingFlexible dates make it easier to fit your car onto a truck already heading your way.
How to save when shipping from Tuscaloosa
- Meet near a freewayA pickup near I-65, I-20, I-10 is faster for drivers to reach.Nearby pickup savings
- Keep dates flexibleA wider pickup window lets a carrier fit you onto a truck already heading your way.Price calendar
- Choose open transportOpen carriers cost less and have far more trucks leaving the area.Open car transport
- Book a few weeks aheadOne to three weeks gives you the best choice of carriers, especially in summer.Cheapest way to ship a car
Where these figures come from
Published industry studies, not Haulwide shipments. Checked Sep 16, 2026.
- SGT Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 9, 2026. 30 months of the company's own shipping data (January 2024 to June 2026) across all 50 states and 1,581 state-to-state lanes, limited to completed single-vehicle open transport deliveries and mix-adjusted for distance.
- Move.org(opens in a new tab)
Published Mar 4, 2026. Nearly 800 broker quotes analyzed, priced for a running 2025 Toyota Camry with a one-week lead time using October 2025 quotes.
- Kelley Blue Book(opens in a new tab)
Published Jan 12, 2026. Quotes requested from eight transport companies for a 2025 Honda Accord on three routes from Orlando, on standard open carriers.
- Direct Connect Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
No publication date given. The company's own carrier data for an operable sedan on open transport; the page states no publication date.
- RoadRunner Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 1, 2026. The company's completed shipment history, which it describes as over 1 million vehicles delivered across 30+ years, updated September 2026. Its nationwide average is $1,215 at a median distance of 987 miles and a median $1.23 per mile.
The sources disagree, so figures are shown as the span across them rather than a single price. Pricing methodology
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