Vermont car shipping
Car Shipping in Vermont
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$0.35–$1.89 per mile
Open transport rate
1–5 days
Avg. transit time
$240 – $660
Within Vermont
$0.45–$3.02 per mile
Enclosed transport rate
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Vermont shipping rates
Published figures for a standard car, by estimated distance.
- Open transport
- $0.35–$1.89 per mile
- Enclosed transport
- $0.45–$3.02 per mile
- Within Vermont
- $240 – $660
- Vermont to California
- $1,035 – $5,595
- Vermont to New Hampshire
- $240 – $660
- Vermont to Texas
- $745 – $3,820
Winter weather affects pickup, not just price
No source publishes monthly prices by state, 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
Why ship your car in Vermont?
Vermont is served by carriers running I-89 and I-91, with regular loads to California, New Hampshire, Texas.
- Carrier traffic on I-89, I-91, US-7
- Popular routes to California, New Hampshire, Texas
- Door-to-door pickup in Burlington, South Burlington and other cities
- I-89 and I-91 carry most carrier traffic, and winter weather can slow rural pickups.
Flexible pickup dates and a nearby meeting point usually get you a lower price.
Popular routes from Vermont
Popular routes to Vermont
Major cities in Vermont
Starting prices on popular routes.
Shipping services in Vermont
Car shipping companies serving Vermont
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 Vermont?
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 Vermont?
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 Vermont?
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 Vermont?
Published figures put open transport from Vermont at about $240 – $660 to New Hampshire and $1,035 – $5,595 to California. 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 Vermont?
Published figures for longer Vermont routes run about $0.35–$1.89 per mile for open transport and $0.45–$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 Vermont?
Published figures put an in-state move of about 100 miles, such as Burlington to South Burlington, at $240 – $660 on an open carrier.
Vermont car shipping guide
Everything to know about shipping a car to or from Vermont: 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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