Memphis, TN car shipping
Car Shipping in Memphis, TN
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$320 – $2,155
Typical price
Sedan, open transport
1–3 days
Transit time
Most major cities
Los Angeles, Louisville
Top destinations
$240 – $660
Trips within Tennessee
Published range for an in-state trip
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About car shipping in Memphis
Memphis is a logistics city before it is anything else. The air cargo hub, the rail yards and the river port all sit within a few miles of each other, and the road network was built to feed them. For car shipping that means an unusual density of trucks and drivers, and a metro where the infrastructure assumes freight rather than tolerating it.
- Built around freight, so carrier and driver supply is deep
- I-40 and I-55 cross at the Mississippi bridges
- A relay point between the Midwest, Texas and the Southeast
- Wide roads and industrial lots make handovers simple
- Main highways
- I-40, I-55, I-240
- Typical transit
- 1–3 days
- In-state trips
- $240 – $660
Car shipping rates from Memphis
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 | 1,920 mi | $770 – $3,630 | $1,000 – $5,805 | 4–8 days | Tennessee to California |
| Louisville, KY | 380 mi | $305 – $835 | $370 – $1,340 | 1–2 days | Tennessee to Kentucky |
| Houston, TX | 580 mi | $425 – $1,095 | $540 – $1,755 | 2–3 days | Tennessee to Texas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 710 mi | $520 – $1,340 | $665 – $2,145 | 2–3 days | Tennessee to Florida |
| Birmingham, AL | 260 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Tennessee to Alabama |
| New York City, NY | 1,140 mi | $800 – $2,155 | $1,035 – $3,445 | 3–5 days | Tennessee 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 Memphis
Typical days on the road after pickup.
- Birmingham, AL · 260 mi1–2 days
- Louisville, KY · 380 mi1–2 days
- Atlanta, GA · 400 mi1–2 days
- Indianapolis, IN · 460 mi1–2 days
- Houston, TX · 580 mi2–3 days
- Chicago, IL · 580 mi2–3 days
- Jacksonville, FL · 710 mi2–3 days
Popular routes from Memphis
Car shipping companies serving Memphis
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by city data.
Pickup areas around Memphis
Where trucks reach easily, and where a meeting point helps.
- Germantown, Collierville, CordovaWide suburban streets off I-240 and TN-385.
- Midtown and Cooper-YoungOlder narrow streets; meet on a main road nearby.
- Along I-40 and I-55Industrial lots and terminals. The easiest handovers.
Good to know in Memphis
- The whole city is set up for thisBetween the air hub, the rail terminals and the river, Memphis moves freight for a living, and the surrounding road network reflects it. Carriers here are used to scheduling tightly, and there is rarely a shortage of equipment, which shows up as quicker assignment rather than lower prices.
- Two bridges carry everything acrossI-40 and I-55 both cross the Mississippi here, and that pair carries a large share of the freight moving between the eastern and western halves of the country. When one is restricted, both back up, and every pickup window in the metro stretches that day.
- A natural midpoint for long runsChicago to Dallas, Atlanta to Denver, the Carolinas to California: Memphis is close to the middle of a lot of those. Expect the possibility of a transfer, ask about it up front, and make sure the condition report gets signed each time the car changes trucks.
- Moving to MemphisIf you're moving from another state, you'll generally need to register your vehicle in Tennessee. Check Tennessee's motor vehicle agency for deadlines and inspection rules.
Other Tennessee cities
Starting prices on popular routes.
Helpful guides for Memphis
Why ship from Memphis?
- Carriers already serving Tennessee
- 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 Memphis?
Published figures put a standard car on an open carrier at about $320 – $2,155 from Memphis to other major cities, depending on distance, season and vehicle. Shorter trips, such as to Birmingham, run about $240 – $660.
Car shipping cost calculatorHow long does it take to ship a car from Memphis?
About 1–2 days to Birmingham 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 Memphis?
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 Memphis?
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 Memphis?
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 Memphis?
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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