Popular Car Shipping Routes from Ames
The most requested car shipping routes to and from Ames, with estimated prices, distances and transit times.
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Ames at a glance
- Typical price
- $295 – $2,380
- Open transport
- $0.40–$1.89 per mile
- Transit time
- 1–5 days
- Trips within Iowa
- $240 – $660
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$240
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1–5 days
Typical transit
1,730 mi
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To Los Angeles, CA
Most popular routes from Ames
The most requested destinations, estimated from published industry figures for a standard car.
| Destination | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,730 mi | $690 – $3,270 | $900 – $5,230 | 4–7 days | Iowa to California |
| Milwaukee, WI | 360 mi | $290 – $790 | $350 – $1,265 | 1–2 days | Iowa to Wisconsin |
| Houston, TX | 1,020 mi | $715 – $1,930 | $930 – $3,085 | 3–5 days | Iowa to Texas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1,260 mi | $880 – $2,380 | $1,145 – $3,810 | 3–6 days | Iowa to Florida |
| Kansas City, MO | 250 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Iowa to Missouri |
| New York City, NY | 1,220 mi | $855 – $2,305 | $1,110 – $3,690 | 3–5 days | Iowa to New York |
| Atlanta, GA | 910 mi | $665 – $1,720 | $850 – $2,750 | 2–4 days | Iowa to Georgia |
| Chicago, IL | 370 mi | $295 – $815 | $360 – $1,300 | 1–2 days | Iowa to Illinois |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,400 mi | $980 – $2,645 | $1,275 – $4,235 | 3–6 days | Iowa to Arizona |
| Charlotte, NC | 1,000 mi | $700 – $1,890 | $910 – $3,025 | 2–4 days | Iowa to North Carolina |
Popular routes to Ames
Where cars most often come from. Real quotes often differ by direction.
| Origin | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,730 mi | $690 – $3,270 | $900 – $5,230 | 4–7 days | California to Iowa |
| Milwaukee, WI | 360 mi | $290 – $790 | $350 – $1,265 | 1–2 days | Wisconsin to Iowa |
| Houston, TX | 1,020 mi | $715 – $1,930 | $930 – $3,085 | 3–5 days | Texas to Iowa |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1,260 mi | $880 – $2,380 | $1,145 – $3,810 | 3–6 days | Florida to Iowa |
| Kansas City, MO | 250 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Missouri to Iowa |
| New York City, NY | 1,220 mi | $855 – $2,305 | $1,110 – $3,690 | 3–5 days | New York to Iowa |
| Atlanta, GA | 910 mi | $665 – $1,720 | $850 – $2,750 | 2–4 days | Georgia to Iowa |
| Chicago, IL | 370 mi | $295 – $815 | $360 – $1,300 | 1–2 days | Illinois to Iowa |
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Route insights
Ways to get a better price on any route.
- Book earlyPrices are easier to lock in when you book one to three weeks ahead.
- Try nearby citiesCompare pickup or delivery in a nearby metro area for a better price.
- Be flexibleMid-week pickup windows are often easier to fill than weekends.
- Watch the seasonSummer moves and fall snowbird traffic raise prices on routes east.
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