St Louis, MO car shipping
Car Shipping in St Louis, MO
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$280 – $1,985
Typical price
Sedan, open transport
1–4 days
Transit time
Most major cities
Los Angeles, Chicago
Top destinations
$240 – $660
Trips within Missouri
Published range for an in-state trip
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About car shipping in St Louis
St Louis is where I-70, I-55, I-64 and I-44 come together at the Mississippi, and the river is the reason it matters. Crossing it takes a bridge, and the bridges funnel everything moving between the eastern and western halves of the country into a few points. That makes St Louis a natural relay stop, which is good for price and worth knowing about for a different reason.
- Four interstates meet at a river crossing, so traffic funnels through
- A common relay point, so ask whether your car changes trucks
- I-44 starts here and runs southwest toward Oklahoma and Texas
- Flat ground and wide suburban streets load easily
- Main highways
- I-64, I-70, I-55
- Typical transit
- 1–4 days
- In-state trips
- $240 – $660
Car shipping rates from St Louis
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 | 1,900 mi | $760 – $3,590 | $990 – $5,745 | 4–8 days | Missouri to California |
| Chicago, IL | 310 mi | $250 – $680 | $300 – $1,090 | 1–2 days | Missouri to Illinois |
| Houston, TX | 820 mi | $600 – $1,550 | $765 – $2,480 | 2–4 days | Missouri to Texas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 900 mi | $655 – $1,700 | $840 – $2,720 | 2–4 days | Missouri to Florida |
| Little Rock, AR | 350 mi | $280 – $770 | $340 – $1,230 | 1–2 days | Missouri to Arkansas |
| New York City, NY | 1,050 mi | $735 – $1,985 | $955 – $3,175 | 3–5 days | Missouri to New York |
Prices move with the season
No source publishes monthly prices by city, so this is what the studies say about timing.
Summer moving season and the holidays tighten truck space, while mid-January to February is usually the quietest stretch of the year.
Direct Connect Auto Transport reports 2026 versus 2025 running 3% to 8% higher.
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 St Louis
Typical days on the road after pickup.
- Chicago, IL · 310 mi1–2 days
- Des Moines, IA · 330 mi1–2 days
- Little Rock, AR · 350 mi1–2 days
- Atlanta, GA · 560 mi2–3 days
- Charlotte, NC · 680 mi2–3 days
- Houston, TX · 820 mi2–4 days
- Jacksonville, FL · 900 mi2–4 days
Popular routes from St Louis
Car shipping companies serving St Louis
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by city data.
Pickup areas around St Louis
Where trucks reach easily, and where a meeting point helps.
- Chesterfield, Kirkwood, St Charles, BallwinWide streets off I-64 and I-270. Simple loading.
- Central West End, Soulard, The HillBrick streets and parking both sides; a nearby lot is faster.
- Along I-70 and I-55Where relay carriers stage. Quickest handovers.
Good to know in St Louis
- The bridges are the bottleneck and the advantageAnything moving between east and west crosses the Mississippi, and here that means a handful of bridges carrying an outsized share of national freight. Trucks are always here. It also means a closure or backup on one bridge is felt across every schedule in the region at once.
- Relay point means transfersBecause so many routes intersect here, St Louis is where a regional truck often hands your car to a long-haul one. That is normal and not a warning sign, but each handover is a moment a damage claim can get muddled. Ask in advance and check the condition report is signed at the change.
- I-44 gives you a second western routeI-44 begins in St Louis and runs through Springfield, Tulsa and Oklahoma City to meet I-40 in Texas. For a car heading to the Southwest, that is a distinct corridor from I-70, and it often carries better pricing because it is a truck route rather than a scenic one.
- Moving to St LouisIf you're moving from another state, you'll generally need to register your vehicle in Missouri. Check Missouri's motor vehicle agency for deadlines and inspection rules.
Other Missouri cities
Starting prices on popular routes.
Helpful guides for St Louis
Why ship from St Louis?
- Carriers already serving Missouri
- 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 St Louis?
Published figures put a standard car on an open carrier at about $280 – $1,985 from St Louis to other major cities, depending on distance, season and vehicle. Shorter trips, such as to Chicago, run about $250 – $680.
Car shipping cost calculatorHow long does it take to ship a car from St Louis?
About 1–2 days to Chicago 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 St Louis?
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 St Louis?
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 St Louis?
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 St Louis?
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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