Denver, CO car shipping
Car Shipping in Denver, CO
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$350 – $2,740
Typical price
Sedan, open transport
1–5 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 Denver
Denver is the most isolated large city in the country for car shipping, and that single fact explains most of what you will see in quotes. The nearest metro of any size is hundreds of miles away across empty highway, so far fewer trucks are simply passing through than in a place like Atlanta or Dallas. Add a mountain corridor that the state can legally restrict in winter, and Denver rewards booking early more than almost anywhere else.
- Few pass-through trucks, so lanes are priced closer to a dedicated run
- Colorado can impose traction and chain laws on any state highway
- I-70 through the mountains is the route that gets restricted
- Book further ahead here than you would in a coastal metro
- Main highways
- I-25, I-70, I-76
- Typical transit
- 1–5 days
- In-state trips
- $240 – $660
Car shipping rates from Denver
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 | 1,000 mi | $700 – $1,890 | $910 – $3,025 | 2–4 days | Colorado to California |
| Cheyenne, WY | 120 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Colorado to Wyoming |
| Houston, TX | 1,050 mi | $735 – $1,985 | $955 – $3,175 | 3–5 days | Colorado to Texas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1,760 mi | $705 – $3,325 | $915 – $5,320 | 4–8 days | Colorado to Florida |
| Albuquerque, NM | 400 mi | $320 – $880 | $390 – $1,410 | 1–2 days | Colorado to New Mexico |
| New York City, NY | 1,950 mi | $780 – $3,685 | $1,015 – $5,895 | 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 Denver
Typical days on the road after pickup.
- Cheyenne, WY · 120 mi1–2 days
- Albuquerque, NM · 400 mi1–2 days
- Salt Lake City, UT · 440 mi1–2 days
- Phoenix, AZ · 700 mi2–3 days
- Los Angeles, CA · 1,000 mi2–4 days
- Houston, TX · 1,050 mi3–5 days
- Chicago, IL · 1,100 mi3–5 days
Popular routes from Denver
Car shipping companies serving Denver
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by city data.
Pickup areas around Denver
Where trucks reach easily, and where a meeting point helps.
- Aurora, Centennial, Lakewood, WestminsterWide streets near I-25, I-70 and C-470. Easy loading.
- Capitol Hill, Highlands, Wash ParkNarrow older streets with permit parking; meet on a main road.
- Along I-25 and I-76Where most long-haul carriers stage. Quickest handovers.
Good to know in Denver
- Distance is the reason Denver quotes look the way they doSalt Lake City, Kansas City and Albuquerque are all a long day's drive away with very little in between. A carrier coming to Denver is often making the trip for your car rather than adding it to a route it was already running, and that is priced in. It also means fewer last-minute pickups.
- The traction and chain laws are real law, not adviceCDOT can impose a traction law, and then a chain law, on any state highway during winter storms. The chain law is the last step before a highway closes outright, and the fine is $100 plus a $33 surcharge, rising to $500 plus $157 if a violation closes the road. Carriers take it seriously, and a delayed winter pickup is usually this.
- I-70 is the corridor that stopsThe mountain stretch west of Denver is where closures actually happen, so a car going to or through Utah, Nevada or California in winter carries schedule risk that the same trip in July does not. A car going east on I-70 or south on I-25 rarely does.
- Cold starts and tire pressureA car that has sat on an open deck at altitude in January may not start readily on delivery, and tire pressures read low in the cold. Neither is damage. Worth knowing before you sign a condition report in a parking lot at five in the evening.
- Moving to DenverIf 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: CDOT: traction and chain laws
Other Colorado cities
Starting prices on popular routes.
Helpful guides for Denver
Why ship from Denver?
- 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 Denver?
Published figures put a standard car on an open carrier at about $350 – $2,740 from Denver 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 Denver?
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 Denver?
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 Denver?
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 Denver?
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 Denver?
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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