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Multi-Car Shipping
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$0.70–$1.89 per mile
Average cost per mile
Per car, before any multi-car discount
$875 – $2,365
Typical total cost
One standard car, about 1,250 miles
3–5 days
Transit time
Depends on distance
Families and dealers
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What is multi-car shipping?
You book several vehicles as one shipment with the same pickup and delivery points. The carrier loads them together, which saves time and fuel per car. A typical open carrier holds about 7 to 10 vehicles, so most multi-car orders fit on one truck.
- Lower price per car than separate bookings
- One pickup and one delivery to coordinate
- One contract, inspection and payment
- Open or enclosed, depending on the vehicles
- Household moves, dealer transfers and fleet moves
Is multi-car shipping right for you?
- Your household is moving with two or more cars
- You're a dealer moving inventory between lots
- You're buying several cars at an auction
- You manage a company or rental fleet
- You're sending a car and a motorcycle together
Multi-Car Shipping pricing
Price per mile by distance, from published industry studies.
| Distance | Sedan | SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Under 500 miles | $0.80–$2.20 per mile | $0.85–$2.35 per mile |
| 500–999 miles | $0.73–$1.89 per mile | $0.78–$2.02 per mile |
| 1,000–1,499 miles | $0.70–$1.89 per mile | $0.75–$2.02 per mile |
| 1,500–1,999 miles | $0.40–$1.89 per mile | $0.43–$2.02 per mile |
| 2,000+ miles | $0.35–$1.89 per mile | $0.37–$2.02 per mile |
Prices move with the season
No source publishes monthly prices for this service, 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.
What affects the price
How it works
- List every vehicleAdd your route and each vehicle's year, make, model and whether it runs.
- Compare companiesCompare total and per-car prices, reviews and whether one truck can take every vehicle.
- Book one shipmentGet the total price, per-car breakdown, pickup window and cancellation terms in writing.
- Carrier assignedThe broker or carrier confirms a truck with room for all your vehicles.
Pros and cons
- Pro: Lower price per vehicle
- Pro: One pickup and one delivery to plan around
- Pro: A single contract, inspection and payment
- Pro: Your cars arrive together
- Con: Needs space for every car on one truck
- Con: All cars share the same pickup window
- Con: Enclosed multi-car loads are expensive
- Con: Large orders can take longer to place in summer
Vehicles it suits
- Sedans and compact carsGood fit
- SUVs and crossoversGood fit
- Pickup trucksGood fit
- Electric vehiclesGood fit
- Vans and minivansGood fit
- Classic car collectionsEither
- Luxury carsEither
- Non-running vehiclesEither
Multi-Car vs. Single-Car Shipping
- Price per car
- Usually lower
- Standard price
- Pickup
- One address and window
- Separate for each car
- Delivery
- Arrive together
- Arrive separately
- Paperwork
- One contract
- One contract per car
- Truck space
- Needs several spots on one truck
- Easy to fit in
Columns: Multi-car shipment · Separate bookings
Full comparisonCompanies that list multi-car shipping
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count.
Related services
- Open Car TransportThe most common and affordable way to ship a car, on a multi-car carrier open to the air (also called open-air transport).
- Enclosed Car TransportA covered trailer that shields the car from weather, road debris and view.
- Door-to-Door Car ShippingThe driver picks up and delivers as close to your addresses as a large truck can safely reach.
- Expedited Car ShippingPriority dispatch that shortens the wait for pickup when you have a firm deadline.
- Inoperable Car ShippingTransport for cars that don't start, steer or brake, loaded with a winch or forklift.
Insurance and safety
Carriers must carry liability insurance
Most for-hire interstate carriers must file at least $750,000 in liability coverage with the FMCSA. Cargo coverage for the cars on the truck is set by the carrier, so ask for the certificate.
Source: 49 CFR 387.9Authority 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 snapshotThe 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
Frequently asked questions
What is multi-car shipping?
Shipping two or more vehicles as one booking on the same truck, usually with a single pickup and delivery.
How many cars can one truck carry?
A typical open carrier holds about 7 to 10 vehicles, depending on their size and weight. Enclosed trailers usually carry fewer.
Will my cars travel on the same truck?
Usually, but not always. Ask the company to confirm, especially for large orders or busy seasons.
How much does it cost to ship two cars?
Published studies put one standard car at about $875–$2,365 for a 1,250-mile trip, so two cost up to twice that. Many companies price a shared booking lower per car, so ask each one for its multi-car rate.
Car shipping cost calculatorIs it cheaper to ship multiple cars at once?
Usually, per car. Shared pickup, delivery and dispatch costs are spread across the vehicles.
Cheapest way to ship a carCan the cars be picked up from different addresses?
Sometimes, if the addresses are close and on the carrier's route. Each extra stop can add to the price.
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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