Fort Collins, CO car shipping
Car Shipping in Fort Collins, CO
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$375 – $2,795
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 Fort Collins
Fort Collins is the northern anchor of Colorado's Front Range, the last metro before I-25 climbs into Wyoming, and that position shapes both its lanes and its weather risk. A car heading cross-country meets the transcontinental I-80 at Cheyenne, just up the road, while the stretch of I-25 in between is one of the most wind- and snow-closed pieces of interstate in the state. It is also a big college town, so the back-to-school weeks in August are a real capacity event.
- The northernmost Front Range metro; I-25 runs from here to Wyoming
- I-25 north of the city closes often for high wind and blowing snow
- Colorado State University move-in makes late August the busy stretch
- Cheyenne, where I-25 meets I-80, is the cross-country connection
- Main highways
- I-25, US-287, CO-14
- Typical transit
- 1–5 days
- In-state trips
- $240 – $660
Car shipping rates from Fort Collins
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 | 1,020 mi | $715 – $1,930 | $930 – $3,085 | 3–5 days | Colorado to California |
| Cheyenne, WY | 50 mi | $240 – $660 | $310 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Colorado to Wyoming |
| Houston, TX | 1,110 mi | $775 – $2,100 | $1,010 – $3,355 | 3–5 days | Colorado to Texas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1,790 mi | $715 – $3,385 | $930 – $5,415 | 4–8 days | Colorado to Florida |
| Albuquerque, NM | 470 mi | $375 – $1,035 | $455 – $1,655 | 1–2 days | Colorado to New Mexico |
| New York City, NY | 1,940 mi | $775 – $3,665 | $1,010 – $5,865 | 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 Fort Collins
Typical days on the road after pickup.
- Cheyenne, WY · 50 mi1–2 days
- Salt Lake City, UT · 430 mi1–2 days
- Albuquerque, NM · 470 mi1–2 days
- Phoenix, AZ · 750 mi2–3 days
- Los Angeles, CA · 1,020 mi3–5 days
- Chicago, IL · 1,090 mi3–5 days
- Houston, TX · 1,110 mi3–5 days
Popular routes from Fort Collins
Car shipping companies serving Fort Collins
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by city data.
Pickup areas around Fort Collins
Where trucks reach easily, and where a meeting point helps.
- South Fort Collins, the Harmony corridor, TimnathNewer subdivisions near I-25 with wide streets and room to load.
- Near CSU and Old TownTighter student blocks and one-ways; a nearby lot is quicker, and avoid move-in week.
- Along I-25 and the Harmony and Mulberry interchangesWhere carriers stage before the run north, for the fastest handover.
Good to know in Fort Collins
- The last stop before WyomingFort Collins is the top of the Front Range, and north of it I-25 runs up to Cheyenne, where it meets I-80, the main east-west transcontinental route. A car going cross-country connects there rather than through Denver, so northbound lanes out of Fort Collins behave differently from the mountain-bound lanes to the south.
- I-25 north closes for wind and snowCDOT shuts I-25 between Wellington and the Wyoming line repeatedly each winter for high wind and blowing snow, often restricting or banning high-profile vehicles before it closes the road outright. A loaded car carrier is exactly that kind of vehicle, so a northbound winter booking deserves slack, and it is worth checking COtrip before the pickup date.
- College move-in is the capacity eventColorado State University's main campus is in Fort Collins, and it set a record enrollment above 34,000 students in the fall of 2025. The move-in weeks in August fill trucks, rentals and streets all at once, so if your date is flexible, shipping before or after that rush is the easier and calmer choice.
- Easy to load, between the stormsThe city itself is flat, laid out on a wide grid with newer subdivisions out toward I-25, so door pickup usually works as booked. The variable in Fort Collins is the road north rather than the address, which is the opposite of a hillside or rowhouse city where the street is the problem and the highway is fine.
- Moving to Fort CollinsIf 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: Colorado State University: fall 2025 enrollment, 9News: wind blows over trucks, closes I-25 near the Wyoming border, CDOT: COtrip road conditions
Other Colorado cities
Starting prices on popular routes.
Helpful guides for Fort Collins
Why ship from Fort Collins?
- 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 Fort Collins?
Published figures put a standard car on an open carrier at about $375 – $2,795 from Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins?
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 Fort Collins?
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 Fort Collins?
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 Fort Collins?
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 Fort Collins?
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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