Orlando, FL car shipping
Car Shipping in Orlando, FL
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$410 – $4,175
Typical price
Sedan, open transport
1–5 days
Transit time
Most major cities
Los Angeles, Atlanta
Top destinations
$310 – $860
Trips within Florida
Published range for an in-state trip
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About car shipping in Orlando
Orlando is inland, which makes it the easiest large Florida city to load a car in, and it sits on I-4, which makes it one of the slowest to cross. I-4 is the only route between the two coasts of the state and it runs straight through the middle of the metro. Everything a carrier does here is shaped by whether it has to cross that road or can stay on one side of it.
- I-4 is the only cross-state route and it runs through the middle
- Inland, so storm disruption is shorter than on either coast
- Florida's Turnpike and I-95 are the north-south options
- Sprawling newer suburbs make door pickup straightforward
- Main highways
- I-4, Florida's Turnpike, SR-408
- Typical transit
- 1–5 days
- In-state trips
- $310 – $860
Car shipping rates from Orlando
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 | 2,640 mi | $925 – $4,990 | $1,200 – $7,985 | 6–11 days | Florida to California |
| Atlanta, GA | 480 mi | $385 – $1,055 | $465 – $1,690 | 1–2 days | Florida to Georgia |
| Houston, TX | 1,020 mi | $715 – $1,930 | $930 – $3,085 | 3–5 days | Florida to Texas |
| New York City, NY | 1,130 mi | $790 – $2,135 | $1,030 – $3,415 | 3–5 days | Florida to New York |
| Charleston, SC | 370 mi | $295 – $815 | $360 – $1,300 | 1–2 days | Florida to South Carolina |
| Chicago, IL | 1,180 mi | $825 – $2,230 | $1,075 – $3,570 | 3–5 days | Florida to Illinois |
Snowbird season moves prices
No source publishes monthly prices by city, so this is what the studies say about timing.
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
Transit times from Orlando
Typical days on the road after pickup.
- Charleston, SC · 370 mi1–2 days
- Atlanta, GA · 480 mi1–2 days
- Birmingham, AL · 560 mi2–3 days
- Charlotte, NC · 560 mi2–3 days
- Houston, TX · 1,020 mi3–5 days
- New York City, NY · 1,130 mi3–5 days
- Chicago, IL · 1,180 mi3–5 days
Popular routes from Orlando
Car shipping companies serving Orlando
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by city data.
Pickup areas around Orlando
Where trucks reach easily, and where a meeting point helps.
- Winter Garden, Lake Nona, Altamonte SpringsNew wide streets near the toll roads. Simple loading.
- Kissimmee and the attractions corridorHeavy traffic; a lot off US-192 works better than the resorts.
- College Park, Thornton Park, Winter ParkBrick-lined residential streets; a nearby lot is simpler.
Good to know in Orlando
- One road across the state, and it is busyI-4 connects Tampa to Daytona and carries everything crossing Florida, including heavy tourist traffic that does not follow rush hour. A carrier crossing the metro can lose an hour to it at almost any time of day, which is why Orlando windows are quoted generously.
- Being inland is an advantage in storm seasonOrlando gets the wind and rain of a Gulf or Atlantic storm but not the evacuation orders or coastal road closures that stop pickups outright on either coast. Schedules here recover in a day or two where a coastal city might lose a week.
- The toll roads are how carriers moveSR-408, SR-417 and SR-429 ring the metro and let a truck avoid I-4 entirely. Addresses near them are easier to reach than the distance suggests, and a driver who proposes meeting near a toll interchange is picking the fastest option, not the most convenient one for themselves.
- Moving to OrlandoIf you're moving from another state, you'll generally need to register your vehicle in Florida. Check Florida's motor vehicle agency for deadlines and inspection rules.
Other Florida cities
Starting prices on popular routes.
Helpful guides for Orlando
Why ship from Orlando?
- Carriers already serving Florida
- 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 Orlando?
Published figures put a standard car on an open carrier at about $410 – $4,175 from Orlando to other major cities, depending on distance, season and vehicle. Shorter trips, such as to Charleston, run about $295 – $815.
Car shipping cost calculatorHow long does it take to ship a car from Orlando?
About 1–2 days to Charleston and 7–13 days to Seattle, plus the pickup window before the car is loaded.
How long car shipping takesCan the truck pick up at my home in Orlando?
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 Orlando?
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 Orlando?
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 Orlando?
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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