Mississippi car shipping
Car Shipping in Mississippi
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$0.37–$1.89 per mile
Open transport rate
1–3 days
Avg. transit time
$240 – $660
Within Mississippi
$0.48–$3.02 per mile
Enclosed transport rate
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Mississippi shipping rates
Published figures for a standard car, by estimated distance.
- Open transport
- $0.37–$1.89 per mile
- Enclosed transport
- $0.48–$3.02 per mile
- Within Mississippi
- $240 – $660
- Mississippi to California
- $760 – $3,875
- Mississippi to Alabama
- $240 – $660
- Mississippi to Texas
- $495 – $1,285
Storm season can pause pickups
No source publishes monthly prices by state, 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
Why ship your car in Mississippi?
Mississippi is served by carriers running I-55 and I-20, with regular loads to California, Alabama, Texas.
- Carrier traffic on I-55, I-20, I-10
- Popular routes to California, Alabama, Texas
- Door-to-door pickup in Jackson, Gulfport and other cities
- I-55 and I-20 cross in Jackson, and I-10 serves the Gulf Coast.
Flexible pickup dates and a nearby meeting point usually get you a lower price.
Popular routes from Mississippi
Popular routes to Mississippi
Major cities in Mississippi
Starting prices on popular routes.
Shipping services in Mississippi
Car shipping companies serving Mississippi
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by state data.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to ship a car to or from Mississippi?
Car shipping is routine when you use a licensed, insured company. Check the company's USDOT or MC number, confirm its insurance, and record your car's condition at pickup.
How to ship a carHow do I choose a trustworthy car shipping company in Mississippi?
Look up the company's USDOT or MC number, compare several quotes, read recent reviews, and avoid companies that ask for a large deposit before a carrier is assigned.
Avoid car shipping scamsShould I choose open or enclosed transport in Mississippi?
Open transport suits most cars and is the cheapest option. Enclosed transport is worth considering for luxury, classic or exotic cars, or when the car will travel through harsh weather.
Open vs. enclosed shipping
How much does it cost to ship a car from Mississippi?
Published figures put open transport from Mississippi at about $240 – $660 to Alabama and $845 – $4,310 to Washington. Enclosed transport runs 30–60% higher in the same studies. Distance, vehicle size, season and pickup location change the price.
Car shipping cost guideHow much does car shipping cost per mile in Mississippi?
Published figures for longer Mississippi routes run about $0.37–$1.89 per mile for open transport and $0.48–$3.02 per mile for enclosed. Short trips cost more per mile than long ones.
Car shipping cost per mileHow much does it cost to ship a car within Mississippi?
Published figures put an in-state move of about 180 miles, such as Jackson to Gulfport, at $240 – $660 on an open carrier.
Mississippi car shipping guide
Everything to know about shipping a car to or from Mississippi: costs, routes, preparation and what to expect.
- How prices are set and how to compare quotes
- Choosing open or enclosed transport
- Getting your car ready for pickup
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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