Richmond Car Shipping Rates
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Richmond at a glance
- Typical price
- $240 – $2,625
- Open transport
- $0.35–$1.89 per mile
- Transit time
- 1–3 days
- Trips within Virginia
- $240 – $660
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$240 – $2,625
Typical price
Sedan to major cities
$0.35–$1.89 per mile
Open transport
$0.45–$3.02 per mile
Enclosed transport
$240 – $660
Trips within Virginia
Published range for an in-state trip
Rates from Richmond to popular destinations
Estimated from published industry figures for a standard car, open and enclosed.
| Destination | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,740 mi | $960 – $5,180 | $1,245 – $8,285 | 6–11 days | Virginia to California |
| Charleston, WV | 280 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Virginia to West Virginia |
| Houston, TX | 1,390 mi | $975 – $2,625 | $1,265 – $4,205 | 3–6 days | Virginia to Texas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 660 mi | $480 – $1,245 | $615 – $1,995 | 2–3 days | Virginia to Florida |
| Charlotte, NC | 300 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Virginia to North Carolina |
| New York City, NY | 340 mi | $270 – $750 | $330 – $1,195 | 1–2 days | Virginia to New York |
| Chicago, IL | 740 mi | $540 – $1,400 | $690 – $2,240 | 2–3 days | Virginia to Illinois |
| Baltimore, MD | 150 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Virginia to Maryland |
| Atlanta, GA | 560 mi | $410 – $1,060 | $525 – $1,695 | 2–3 days | Virginia to Georgia |
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,350 mi | $870 – $4,440 | $1,130 – $7,105 | 5–10 days | Virginia to Arizona |
Rates to Richmond
Published figures don't vary by direction, but real quotes often do, so compare both ways.
| Origin | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,740 mi | $960 – $5,180 | $1,245 – $8,285 | 6–11 days | California to Virginia |
| Charleston, WV | 280 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | West Virginia to Virginia |
| Houston, TX | 1,390 mi | $975 – $2,625 | $1,265 – $4,205 | 3–6 days | Texas to Virginia |
| Jacksonville, FL | 660 mi | $480 – $1,245 | $615 – $1,995 | 2–3 days | Florida to Virginia |
| Charlotte, NC | 300 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | North Carolina to Virginia |
| New York City, NY | 340 mi | $270 – $750 | $330 – $1,195 | 1–2 days | New York to Virginia |
| Chicago, IL | 740 mi | $540 – $1,400 | $690 – $2,240 | 2–3 days | Illinois to Virginia |
| Baltimore, MD | 150 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Maryland to Virginia |
Prices move with the season
No source publishes monthly rates for Richmond.
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
Open vs. enclosed from Richmond
Price per mile for a standard sedan.
$0.45–$3.02 per mile
- Covered from weather and debris
- Best for luxury and classic cars
- Book further ahead
What affects prices in Richmond
- DistanceShort trips cost more per mile but less in total than cross-country moves.
- Pickup locationAddresses near I-95 are quicker for drivers to reach than rural or hard-to-access streets.
- SeasonSummer moving season and holiday periods push prices up on busy routes.
- DirectionPrices differ by direction, because demand on a lane isn't the same both ways.
- Vehicle sizeLarge SUVs, trucks and heavy EVs take more space and weight on the trailer.
- TimingFlexible dates make it easier to fit your car onto a truck already heading your way.
How to save when shipping from Richmond
- Meet near a freewayA pickup near I-95, I-64, I-295 is faster for drivers to reach.Nearby pickup savings
- Keep dates flexibleA wider pickup window lets a carrier fit you onto a truck already heading your way.Price calendar
- Choose open transportOpen carriers cost less and have far more trucks leaving the area.Open car transport
- Book a few weeks aheadOne to three weeks gives you the best choice of carriers, especially in summer.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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