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Car Shipping from Idaho to Florida
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$920 – $4,705
Estimated price (open)
5–10 days
Transit time
2,490 miles
Typical distance
$0.37–$1.89 per mile
Price per mile (open)
Free · No obligation · About a minute
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About the Idaho to Florida route
Main highways: I-84, I-15, I-95
- About 2,490 estimated road miles from Idaho to Florida
- Most carriers use I-84, I-15, I-95
- Pickup is scheduled within a window; flexible dates usually lower the price
- I-84 and I-90 connect Idaho with Oregon, Washington and Utah.
Idaho to Florida shipping rates
Estimated from published industry figures, by vehicle type.
| Vehicle | Open transport | Enclosed transport |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $920 – $4,705 | $1,200 – $7,530 |
| SUV | $985 – $5,025 | $1,280 – $8,040 |
| Pickup truck | $1,270 – $6,495 | $1,655 – $10,390 |
| Non-running vehicle | $1,070 – $5,005 | $1,350 – $7,830 |
Winter weather affects pickup, not just price
No source publishes monthly prices for this route, 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.
When to ship
Transit times
Typical days in transit between major cities, after pickup.
- Boise → Jacksonville6–11 days
- Boise → Miami6–12 days
- Meridian → Jacksonville6–11 days
- Meridian → Miami6–12 days
- Nampa → Jacksonville6–11 days
Popular pickup and delivery cities
From Idaho
- Boise$895 – $4,840
- Meridian$900 – $4,855
- Nampa$905 – $4,875
- Idaho Falls$860 – $4,385
- Pocatello$860 – $4,385
- Coeur d'Alene$950 – $5,120
To Florida
- Jacksonville$905 – $4,610
- Miami$970 – $5,235
- Tampa$880 – $4,765
- Orlando$895 – $4,820
- St Petersburg$880 – $4,765
- Fort Lauderdale$960 – $5,200
Companies to consider
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by route.
Services on this route
Moving to Florida? What to do with your car
Ten days, and the clock does not start when you move
Florida gives a nonresident ten days to register a vehicle here, but counts those days from the moment you accept employment in the state or enter a child into a public school, not from the day you arrive or the day the car does. It is a shorter deadline than most states and it can begin before the transporter has even delivered. If a job start date is already fixed, work backwards from it when you book the shipment.
The $225 nobody budgets for
Florida charges a one-time initial registration fee of $225 on the first registration of most cars, on top of the ordinary title and plate costs. It applies when you do not already hold a Florida plate to move across, which is exactly the position somebody shipping a car into the state is in. Transferring a plate already in your own name avoids it, and the statute carries a list of other exemptions worth reading if you are moving as a family.
Somebody has to look at the VIN in person
Before Florida will title a car last registered somewhere else, its vehicle identification number has to be verified against the car by a law enforcement officer, a licensed motor vehicle dealer, a license inspector or a Florida notary. Nobody can do that until the vehicle is physically here, so it belongs on the arrival list rather than the departure one, and the statute allows thirty days from delivery to file. Keep the paperwork your driver signs: it dates the delivery.
Sources: Florida Statutes 320.38: nonresident registration deadline; Florida Statutes 320.072: initial registration fee; Florida Statutes 319.23: title application and VIN verification; FDOT: emergency shoulder use during evacuations; NOAA National Hurricane Center: Atlantic season dates. Rules change; check before you register.
Book this route safely
Authority can be checked for free
Any broker or carrier's USDOT number, operating status and insurance on file can be looked up in the FMCSA database. Source: FMCSA company snapshot
Brokers must be bonded
Auto transport brokers need FMCSA broker authority and $75,000 in financial security, usually a BMC-84 surety bond or a BMC-85 trust fund. Source: 49 CFR 387.307
The Bill of Lading is signed twice
You and the driver inspect the car at pickup and again at delivery. Note any new damage on the Bill of Lading before you sign, and photograph it before the driver leaves. Source: FMCSA: Protect your move
Related routes
Reverse direction and nearby corridors.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Idaho to Florida?
Published figures put a standard car on an open carrier at about $920 – $4,705 for the roughly 2,490 miles from Idaho to Florida. Enclosed transport is about $1,200 – $7,530. Your price depends on exact addresses, vehicle, season and date flexibility.
Car shipping cost calculatorWhat is the cost per mile from Idaho to Florida?
Published figures put open transport at about $0.37–$1.89 per mile for a trip of roughly 2,490 miles. The sources disagree, which is why the range is wide.
Car shipping cost per mileIs enclosed transport worth it from Idaho to Florida?
For everyday cars, open transport is usually enough. Enclosed transport is worth considering for luxury, classic or low-clearance cars.
Open vs. enclosed shipping
How long does it take to ship a car from Idaho to Florida?
Transit usually takes 5–10 days once the car is loaded, plus the pickup window, which depends on truck space on the route.
How long car shipping takesWhen is the best time to ship a car from Idaho to Florida?
Late fall and winter are usually cheaper than summer moving season. Booking one to three weeks ahead gives you more carrier options.
Best time to ship a carIs door-to-door shipping available from Idaho to Florida?
Yes, in most areas. If a large truck can't reach your street, the driver will arrange a nearby meeting point.
Door-to-door car shipping
How to ship a car from Idaho to Florida
A step-by-step plan: compare quotes, pick a transport type, prepare the car and know what to check at delivery.
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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