Fort Collins Car Shipping Rates
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Fort Collins at a glance
- Typical price
- $375 – $2,795
- Open transport
- $0.40–$1.89 per mile
- Transit time
- 1–5 days
- Trips within Colorado
- $240 – $660
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$375 – $2,795
Typical price
Sedan to major cities
$0.40–$1.89 per mile
Open transport
$0.52–$3.02 per mile
Enclosed transport
$240 – $660
Trips within Colorado
Published range for an in-state trip
Rates from Fort Collins 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 | 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 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,090 mi | $765 – $2,060 | $990 – $3,295 | 3–5 days | Colorado to Illinois |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 430 mi | $345 – $945 | $415 – $1,515 | 1–2 days | Colorado to Utah |
| Atlanta, GA | 1,480 mi | $1,035 – $2,795 | $1,345 – $4,475 | 3–6 days | Colorado to Georgia |
| Phoenix, AZ | 750 mi | $550 – $1,420 | $700 – $2,270 | 2–3 days | Colorado to Arizona |
Rates to Fort Collins
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 | 1,020 mi | $715 – $1,930 | $930 – $3,085 | 3–5 days | California to Colorado |
| Cheyenne, WY | 50 mi | $240 – $660 | $310 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Wyoming to Colorado |
| Houston, TX | 1,110 mi | $775 – $2,100 | $1,010 – $3,355 | 3–5 days | Texas to Colorado |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1,790 mi | $715 – $3,385 | $930 – $5,415 | 4–8 days | Florida to Colorado |
| Albuquerque, NM | 470 mi | $375 – $1,035 | $455 – $1,655 | 1–2 days | New Mexico to Colorado |
| New York City, NY | 1,940 mi | $775 – $3,665 | $1,010 – $5,865 | 4–8 days | New York to Colorado |
| Chicago, IL | 1,090 mi | $765 – $2,060 | $990 – $3,295 | 3–5 days | Illinois to Colorado |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 430 mi | $345 – $945 | $415 – $1,515 | 1–2 days | Utah to Colorado |
Winter weather affects pickup, not just price
No source publishes monthly rates for Fort Collins.
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
Open vs. enclosed from Fort Collins
Price per mile for a standard sedan.
$0.52–$3.02 per mile
- Covered from weather and debris
- Best for luxury and classic cars
- Book further ahead
What affects prices in Fort Collins
- DistanceShort trips cost more per mile but less in total than cross-country moves.
- Pickup locationAddresses near I-25 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 Fort Collins
- Meet near a freewayA pickup near I-25, US-287, CO-14 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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