New Orleans, LA car shipping
Car Shipping in New Orleans, LA
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$305 – $2,645
Typical price
Sedan, open transport
1–3 days
Transit time
Most major cities
Los Angeles, Jackson
Top destinations
$240 – $660
Trips within Louisiana
Published range for an in-state trip
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About car shipping in New Orleans
New Orleans is a city where geography dictates the terms. Much of it sits below sea level, the routes out are causeways and bridges, and hurricane season brings an evacuation plan that reverses the interstates. The French Quarter and the older neighborhoods are also among the least truck-friendly streets in the country, which makes the meeting point a given rather than a fallback.
- Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 and reverses the highways
- Narrow historic streets rule out door pickup in much of the city
- I-10 and the Causeway are the practical ways in and out
- The port handles vehicles leaving the country
- Main highways
- I-10, I-610, US-90
- Typical transit
- 1–3 days
- In-state trips
- $240 – $660
Car shipping rates from New Orleans
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 | 2,000 mi | $740 – $3,780 | $960 – $6,050 | 4–8 days | Louisiana to California |
| Jackson, MS | 200 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Louisiana to Mississippi |
| Houston, TX | 380 mi | $305 – $835 | $370 – $1,340 | 1–2 days | Louisiana to Texas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 600 mi | $440 – $1,135 | $560 – $1,815 | 2–3 days | Louisiana to Florida |
| Little Rock, AR | 430 mi | $345 – $945 | $415 – $1,515 | 1–2 days | Louisiana to Arkansas |
| New York City, NY | 1,400 mi | $980 – $2,645 | $1,275 – $4,235 | 3–6 days | Louisiana to New York |
Storm season can pause pickups
No source publishes monthly prices by city, so this is what the studies say about timing.
Between June and November a named storm can close highways and hold carriers for days. Ship earlier in the window when a date matters.
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 New Orleans
Typical days on the road after pickup.
- Jackson, MS · 200 mi1–2 days
- Houston, TX · 380 mi1–2 days
- Birmingham, AL · 380 mi1–2 days
- Little Rock, AR · 430 mi1–2 days
- Atlanta, GA · 510 mi2–3 days
- Jacksonville, FL · 600 mi2–3 days
- Chicago, IL · 1,000 mi2–4 days
Popular routes from New Orleans
Car shipping companies serving New Orleans
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by city data.
Pickup areas around New Orleans
Where trucks reach easily, and where a meeting point helps.
- Metairie, Kenner, HarahanWide suburban streets right off I-10. The easiest loading.
- French Quarter, Marigny, Garden DistrictAssume a meeting point on a wider avenue.
- West Bank and the port areaBuilt for freight; simple handovers.
Good to know in New Orleans
- Contraflow turns the interstates one-wayNOAA puts the Atlantic hurricane season at June 1 to November 30. When a major storm approaches, Louisiana reverses the outbound lanes of the interstates to move people out, and inbound traffic stops entirely. No carrier will attempt a pickup into that, so a booking in those months wants a flexible delivery date.
- The oldest streets in America are not truck streetsThe French Quarter, the Marigny, the Garden District and much of Uptown have narrow one-way streets, overhanging balconies and parked cars on both sides. An 80-foot carrier is not getting in, and a driver who proposes a lot on a wider avenue is giving you the only workable answer.
- Water shapes every route outLeaving the metro means a bridge or a causeway in almost every direction. That limits how a driver can reach you and makes the pickup window wider than the distances suggest, particularly if the carrier is coming from the north shore.
- Heat and damp, all summerLong humid months are hard on anything sitting outdoors, and an open deck offers no shelter. It is a reason some people here choose enclosed for a summer move that they would not think twice about in a drier climate.
- Moving to New OrleansIf you're moving from another state, you'll generally need to register your vehicle in Louisiana. Check Louisiana's motor vehicle agency for deadlines and inspection rules.
Other Louisiana cities
Starting prices on popular routes.
Helpful guides for New Orleans
Why ship from New Orleans?
- Carriers already serving Louisiana
- 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 New Orleans?
Published figures put a standard car on an open carrier at about $305 – $2,645 from New Orleans to other major cities, depending on distance, season and vehicle. Shorter trips, such as to Jackson, run about $240 – $660.
Car shipping cost calculatorHow long does it take to ship a car from New Orleans?
About 1–2 days to Jackson and 4–8 days to Los Angeles, plus the pickup window before the car is loaded.
How long car shipping takesCan the truck pick up at my home in New Orleans?
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 New Orleans?
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 New Orleans?
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 New Orleans?
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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