Tucson Car Shipping Rates
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Tucson at a glance
- Typical price
- $385 – $3,930
- Open transport
- $0.35–$1.89 per mile
- Transit time
- 1–7 days
- Trips within Arizona
- $240 – $660
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$385 – $3,930
Typical price
Sedan to major cities
$0.35–$1.89 per mile
Open transport
$0.45–$3.02 per mile
Enclosed transport
$240 – $660
Trips within Arizona
Published range for an in-state trip
Rates from Tucson 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 | 530 mi | $385 – $1,000 | $495 – $1,605 | 2–3 days | Arizona to California |
| Albuquerque, NM | 380 mi | $305 – $835 | $370 – $1,340 | 1–2 days | Arizona to New Mexico |
| Houston, TX | 1,130 mi | $790 – $2,135 | $1,030 – $3,415 | 3–5 days | Arizona to Texas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 2,080 mi | $770 – $3,930 | $1,000 – $6,290 | 5–9 days | Arizona to Florida |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 710 mi | $520 – $1,340 | $665 – $2,145 | 2–3 days | Arizona to Utah |
| New York City, NY | 2,540 mi | $890 – $4,800 | $1,155 – $7,680 | 6–11 days | Arizona to New York |
| Chicago, IL | 1,730 mi | $690 – $3,270 | $900 – $5,230 | 4–7 days | Arizona to Illinois |
| Las Vegas, NV | 430 mi | $345 – $945 | $415 – $1,515 | 1–2 days | Arizona to Nevada |
| Atlanta, GA | 1,850 mi | $740 – $3,495 | $960 – $5,595 | 4–8 days | Arizona to Georgia |
| Charlotte, NC | 2,080 mi | $770 – $3,930 | $1,000 – $6,290 | 5–9 days | Arizona to North Carolina |
Rates to Tucson
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 | 530 mi | $385 – $1,000 | $495 – $1,605 | 2–3 days | California to Arizona |
| Albuquerque, NM | 380 mi | $305 – $835 | $370 – $1,340 | 1–2 days | New Mexico to Arizona |
| Houston, TX | 1,130 mi | $790 – $2,135 | $1,030 – $3,415 | 3–5 days | Texas to Arizona |
| Jacksonville, FL | 2,080 mi | $770 – $3,930 | $1,000 – $6,290 | 5–9 days | Florida to Arizona |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 710 mi | $520 – $1,340 | $665 – $2,145 | 2–3 days | Utah to Arizona |
| New York City, NY | 2,540 mi | $890 – $4,800 | $1,155 – $7,680 | 6–11 days | New York to Arizona |
| Chicago, IL | 1,730 mi | $690 – $3,270 | $900 – $5,230 | 4–7 days | Illinois to Arizona |
| Las Vegas, NV | 430 mi | $345 – $945 | $415 – $1,515 | 1–2 days | Nevada to Arizona |
Snowbird season moves prices
No source publishes monthly rates for Tucson.
Demand runs heavily southbound from October to December and northbound from March to May. Booking three to six weeks ahead of those windows gives carriers room to schedule the pickup.
Direct Connect Auto Transport reports snowbird routes running 5% to 8% higher.
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 Tucson
Price per mile for a standard sedan.
$0.45–$3.02 per mile
- Covered from weather and debris
- Best for luxury and classic cars
- Book further ahead
What affects prices in Tucson
- DistanceShort trips cost more per mile but less in total than cross-country moves.
- Pickup locationAddresses near I-10 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 Tucson
- Meet near a freewayA pickup near I-10, I-19, AZ-77 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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