Popular Car Shipping Routes from Des Moines
The most requested car shipping routes to and from Des Moines, with estimated prices, distances and transit times.
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Des Moines at a glance
- Typical price
- $295 – $2,325
- Open transport
- $0.40–$1.89 per mile
- Transit time
- 1–4 days
- Trips within Iowa
- $240 – $660
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$240
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1–4 days
Typical transit
1,720 mi
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To Los Angeles, CA
Most popular routes from Des Moines
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 | 1,720 mi | $690 – $3,250 | $895 – $5,200 | 4–7 days | Iowa to California |
| Milwaukee, WI | 370 mi | $295 – $815 | $360 – $1,300 | 1–2 days | Iowa to Wisconsin |
| Houston, TX | 990 mi | $725 – $1,870 | $925 – $2,995 | 2–4 days | Iowa to Texas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1,230 mi | $860 – $2,325 | $1,120 – $3,720 | 3–5 days | Iowa to Florida |
| Kansas City, MO | 220 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 | 890 mi | $650 – $1,680 | $830 – $2,690 | 2–4 days | Iowa to Georgia |
| Chicago, IL | 370 mi | $295 – $815 | $360 – $1,300 | 1–2 days | Iowa to Illinois |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,380 mi | $965 – $2,610 | $1,255 – $4,175 | 3–6 days | Iowa to Arizona |
| Charlotte, NC | 980 mi | $715 – $1,850 | $915 – $2,965 | 2–4 days | Iowa to North Carolina |
Popular routes to Des Moines
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 | 1,720 mi | $690 – $3,250 | $895 – $5,200 | 4–7 days | California to Iowa |
| Milwaukee, WI | 370 mi | $295 – $815 | $360 – $1,300 | 1–2 days | Wisconsin to Iowa |
| Houston, TX | 990 mi | $725 – $1,870 | $925 – $2,995 | 2–4 days | Texas to Iowa |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1,230 mi | $860 – $2,325 | $1,120 – $3,720 | 3–5 days | Florida to Iowa |
| Kansas City, MO | 220 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 | 890 mi | $650 – $1,680 | $830 – $2,690 | 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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