Salt Lake City, UT car shipping
Car Shipping in Salt Lake City, UT
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$350 – $3,590
Typical price
Sedan, open transport
1–6 days
Transit time
Most major cities
Los Angeles, Las Vegas
Top destinations
$240 – $660
Trips within Utah
Published range for an in-state trip
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About car shipping in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City is the junction of the West. I-15 runs from the Mexican border to Montana and I-80 runs from San Francisco to New York, and they meet here, which means trucks pass through in volume on their way to somewhere else. That makes lanes cheaper and faster than a city of this size normally gets. The mountains that make it a junction also make winter a scheduling question.
- I-15 and I-80 cross here, so through-traffic is constant
- Better lane pricing than the metro size would suggest
- Canyon routes and I-80 east take winter restrictions
- Wide grid streets make loading straightforward
- Main highways
- I-15, I-80, I-215
- Typical transit
- 1–6 days
- In-state trips
- $240 – $660
Car shipping rates from Salt Lake City
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 | 700 mi | $510 – $1,325 | $655 – $2,115 | 2–3 days | Utah to California |
| Las Vegas, NV | 440 mi | $350 – $970 | $425 – $1,550 | 1–2 days | Utah to Nevada |
| Houston, TX | 1,440 mi | $1,010 – $2,720 | $1,310 – $4,355 | 3–6 days | Utah to Texas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 2,200 mi | $815 – $4,160 | $1,060 – $6,655 | 5–9 days | Utah to Florida |
| Denver, CO | 440 mi | $350 – $970 | $425 – $1,550 | 1–2 days | Utah to Colorado |
| New York City, NY | 2,360 mi | $875 – $4,460 | $1,135 – $7,135 | 5–10 days | Utah to New York |
Winter weather affects pickup, not just price
No source publishes monthly prices by city, so this is what the studies say about timing.
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
Transit times from Salt Lake City
Typical days on the road after pickup.
- Las Vegas, NV · 440 mi1–2 days
- Denver, CO · 440 mi1–2 days
- Cheyenne, WY · 440 mi1–2 days
- Phoenix, AZ · 610 mi2–3 days
- Los Angeles, CA · 700 mi2–3 days
- Houston, TX · 1,440 mi3–6 days
- Chicago, IL · 1,510 mi4–7 days
Popular routes from Salt Lake City
Car shipping companies serving Salt Lake City
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by city data.
Pickup areas around Salt Lake City
Where trucks reach easily, and where a meeting point helps.
- Sandy, Murray, West Jordan, DraperRight on I-15 with wide streets and big lots.
- Downtown and the AvenuesThe Avenues are steeper and tighter; meet on a main street.
- Along I-80 and I-215Where through-carriers stage. Quickest handovers.
Good to know in Salt Lake City
- Being the crossing point is the whole advantageLos Angeles to Denver, Seattle to Texas, San Francisco to Chicago: an unusual share of western long-haul runs come through here. Your car is often filling a slot on a truck that was passing anyway, which is why Salt Lake quotes tend to undercut what the distance from anywhere would suggest.
- The passes east are the risk, not the cityThe valley floor is usually clear and drivable. I-80 through Parley's Canyon and on into Wyoming is where storms close roads and impose restrictions, so an eastbound winter booking deserves slack in the delivery date. Southbound on I-15 rarely has the same problem.
- The streets were built wide on purposeSalt Lake's grid was laid out with unusually broad streets, and the suburbs followed. A full-size carrier can reach most addresses here without a discussion, which is a rarity among cities with mountains this close.
- Moving to Salt Lake CityIf you're moving from another state, you'll generally need to register your vehicle in Utah. Check Utah's motor vehicle agency for deadlines and inspection rules.
Other Utah cities
Starting prices on popular routes.
Helpful guides for Salt Lake City
Why ship from Salt Lake City?
- Carriers already serving Utah
- 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 Salt Lake City?
Published figures put a standard car on an open carrier at about $350 – $3,590 from Salt Lake City to other major cities, depending on distance, season and vehicle. Shorter trips, such as to Las Vegas, run about $350 – $970.
Car shipping cost calculatorHow long does it take to ship a car from Salt Lake City?
About 1–2 days to Las Vegas and 5–10 days to New York City, plus the pickup window before the car is loaded.
How long car shipping takesCan the truck pick up at my home in Salt Lake City?
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 Salt Lake City?
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 Salt Lake City?
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 Salt Lake City?
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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