Iowa City Car Shipping Rates
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Iowa City at a glance
- Typical price
- $240 – $2,175
- Open transport
- $0.40–$1.89 per mile
- Transit time
- 1–5 days
- Trips within Iowa
- $240 – $660
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$240 – $2,175
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 Iowa
Published range for an in-state trip
Rates from Iowa City 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 | 1,850 mi | $740 – $3,495 | $960 – $5,595 | 4–8 days | Iowa to California |
| Milwaukee, WI | 250 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 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 | 1,150 mi | $805 – $2,175 | $1,045 – $3,480 | 3–5 days | Iowa to Florida |
| Kansas City, MO | 290 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Iowa to Missouri |
| New York City, NY | 1,090 mi | $765 – $2,060 | $990 – $3,295 | 3–5 days | Iowa to New York |
| Atlanta, GA | 810 mi | $590 – $1,530 | $755 – $2,450 | 2–4 days | Iowa to Georgia |
| Chicago, IL | 240 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Iowa to Illinois |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,510 mi | $605 – $2,855 | $785 – $4,565 | 4–7 days | Iowa to Arizona |
| Charlotte, NC | 870 mi | $635 – $1,645 | $815 – $2,630 | 2–4 days | Iowa to North Carolina |
Rates to Iowa City
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 | 1,850 mi | $740 – $3,495 | $960 – $5,595 | 4–8 days | California to Iowa |
| Milwaukee, WI | 250 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 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 | 1,150 mi | $805 – $2,175 | $1,045 – $3,480 | 3–5 days | Florida to Iowa |
| Kansas City, MO | 290 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Missouri to Iowa |
| New York City, NY | 1,090 mi | $765 – $2,060 | $990 – $3,295 | 3–5 days | New York to Iowa |
| Atlanta, GA | 810 mi | $590 – $1,530 | $755 – $2,450 | 2–4 days | Georgia to Iowa |
| Chicago, IL | 240 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Illinois to Iowa |
Winter weather affects pickup, not just price
No source publishes monthly rates for Iowa City.
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 Iowa City
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 Iowa City
- DistanceShort trips cost more per mile but less in total than cross-country moves.
- Pickup locationAddresses near I-80 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 Iowa City
- Meet near a freewayA pickup near I-80, I-35, I-29 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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