Colorado Springs, CO car shipping
Car Shipping in Colorado Springs, CO
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$385 – $2,705
Typical price
Sedan, open transport
1–4 days
Transit time
Most major cities
Los Angeles, Cheyenne
Top destinations
$240 – $660
Trips within Colorado
Published range for an in-state trip
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About car shipping in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is a military town before it is anything else: Fort Carson, Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases and the Air Force Academy all sit in or beside it, so many of the cars leaving here are moving on military orders. The other thing that shapes a shipment is Monument Hill, the climb on I-25 between here and Denver, where winter storms close lanes and slow every truck heading north.
- Four military installations make summer PCS season a busy stretch for carriers
- Nearly every long-haul load leaves on I-25, north toward Denver or south toward Pueblo
- Monument Hill on I-25 is where winter weather slows or stops northbound trucks
- US-24 west climbs into the mountains, so westbound trips usually go around through Denver
- Main highways
- I-25, US-24, CO-21 (Powers Boulevard)
- Typical transit
- 1–4 days
- In-state trips
- $240 – $660
Car shipping rates from Colorado Springs
Estimated from published industry figures for a standard car. Your quote depends on season, vehicle and exact addresses.
| Destination | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 980 mi | $715 – $1,850 | $915 – $2,965 | 2–4 days | Colorado to California |
| Cheyenne, WY | 190 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Colorado to Wyoming |
| Houston, TX | 990 mi | $725 – $1,870 | $925 – $2,995 | 2–4 days | Colorado to Texas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1,720 mi | $690 – $3,250 | $895 – $5,200 | 4–7 days | Colorado to Florida |
| Albuquerque, NM | 330 mi | $265 – $725 | $320 – $1,160 | 1–2 days | Colorado to New Mexico |
| New York City, NY | 1,960 mi | $785 – $3,705 | $1,020 – $5,925 | 4–8 days | Colorado to New York |
Winter weather affects pickup, not just price
No source publishes monthly prices by city, so this is what the studies say about timing.
Storms and mountain passes can delay a truck that is already on the road, so a wider pickup window matters more here than a slightly lower quote.
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
Transit times from Colorado Springs
Typical days on the road after pickup.
- Cheyenne, WY · 190 mi1–2 days
- Albuquerque, NM · 330 mi1–2 days
- Salt Lake City, UT · 480 mi1–2 days
- Phoenix, AZ · 660 mi2–3 days
- Los Angeles, CA · 980 mi2–4 days
- Houston, TX · 990 mi2–4 days
- Chicago, IL · 1,110 mi3–5 days
Popular routes from Colorado Springs
Car shipping companies serving Colorado Springs
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by city data.
Pickup areas around Colorado Springs
Where trucks reach easily, and where a meeting point helps.
- Powers Boulevard corridorBig commercial lots near CO-21 make an easy meeting point on the east side of town.
- Briargate and the north endNewer subdivisions with wide streets, and quick to reach from I-25.
- Outside the base gatesThe usual handoff for families living on Fort Carson or the Space Force bases.
- Old Colorado City and Manitou SpringsNarrow, hilly streets. Expect to meet the truck down on US-24.
Good to know in Colorado Springs
- Four installations, one moving seasonFort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base and the Air Force Academy are all in the Colorado Springs area. Summer reassignments put many households on the move in the same weeks, so carriers fill up earlier here from late spring than the size of the city would suggest.
- Monument Hill decides winter timingThe stretch of I-25 over Monument Hill is the hardest climb between Colorado Springs and Denver. CDOT widened it and added truck climbing lanes and a chain-up station at Larkspur in the South Gap project, but a storm can still close it, and a northbound pickup scheduled for a snow day often slips a day.
- Chain laws can switch on during a stormCDOT can put traction and chain laws into effect on any state highway when conditions turn, including I-25 and the mountain roads out of Colorado Springs. A driver who has to chain up or wait out a restriction loses hours, which is why winter pickup windows here are quoted wider.
- Most carriers cannot drive onto postA car carrier without an escort and a pass will not be let through the gates at Fort Carson or the Space Force bases. Service members shipping from base housing usually meet the truck at a lot just outside the gate, and it is worth arranging that spot with the driver before pickup day.
- Moving to Colorado SpringsIf you're moving from another state, you'll generally need to register your vehicle in Colorado. Check Colorado's motor vehicle agency for deadlines and inspection rules.
Sources: Pikes Peak Library District: Colorado Springs military bases, CDOT: I-25 South Gap, Monument to Castle Rock, CDOT: Colorado traction and chain laws
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Helpful guides for Colorado Springs
Why ship from Colorado Springs?
- Carriers already serving Colorado
- Door-to-door pickup where trucks can reach
- Open and enclosed transport options
- Published price ranges you can compare before booking
- Common for relocations, students, military moves and car purchases
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Colorado Springs?
Published figures put a standard car on an open carrier at about $385 – $2,705 from Colorado Springs to other major cities, depending on distance, season and vehicle. Shorter trips, such as to Cheyenne, run about $240 – $660.
Car shipping cost calculatorHow long does it take to ship a car from Colorado Springs?
About 1–2 days to Cheyenne and 4–8 days to New York City, plus the pickup window before the car is loaded.
How long car shipping takesCan the truck pick up at my home in Colorado Springs?
Often, yes. On narrow, busy or restricted streets, the driver may ask to meet at a nearby open lot where a full-size carrier can load safely.
Door-to-door car shipping
Should I ship open or enclosed from Colorado Springs?
Open transport suits most everyday cars and costs less. Consider enclosed for luxury, classic or exotic cars, or anything with fresh paint.
Open vs. enclosed shippingIs my car insured when shipping from Colorado Springs?
Licensed carriers must carry liability insurance, and most carry cargo coverage for the cars they haul. Ask for the certificate of insurance before pickup.
Car shipping insuranceWhat's the cheapest way to ship a car from Colorado Springs?
Choose open transport, be flexible with dates, book one to three weeks ahead and meet the truck near a main highway if your street is hard to reach.
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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