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Written by Richard Avery, President of Smart Auto Move · USDOT 2887232 · MC 969368
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to Nevada?
The cost to ship a car from Florida to Nevada is typically $1,300 to $1,550 on an open trailer, and takes 6 to 9 days in transit time. Orlando to Las Vegas is about 2,300 miles. Miami runs about 230 miles longer and prices in the same range.
Smart Auto Move provides nationwide car shipping throughout the lower 48 states, backed by four strategically located staffed offices, six additional service areas, and a trusted carrier network of more than 16,000 transport professionals nationwide. Our extensive network allows us to serve customers across the continental U.S. with reliable vehicle transport from coast to coast.
Service is not currently available in Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico.
Florida to Nevada Car Shipping Prices
Every row is a running mid-size car on an open trailer. Plan on about 80 percent more for enclosed. Your quote gives the exact figure for your dates.
| Route | Also covers | Distance | Days on the road | Open transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Florida to Las Vegas and Henderson | ||||
| Jacksonville to Las Vegas | St. Augustine, Henderson | About 2,280 miles | 6 to 8 days | $1,300 to $1,500 |
| Orlando to Las Vegas | Kissimmee, Henderson | About 2,300 miles | 6 to 8 days | $1,350 to $1,550 |
| Tampa to Las Vegas | St. Petersburg, Henderson | About 2,250 miles | 6 to 8 days | $1,350 to $1,550 |
| Fort Myers to Las Vegas | Bonita Springs, Naples | About 2,470 miles | 7 to 9 days | $1,350 to $1,550 |
| Miami to Las Vegas | Fort Lauderdale, Henderson | About 2,530 miles | 7 to 9 days | $1,350 to $1,550 |
Where these figures come from. These prices are set from cars moved on this route in the last 30 days, reviewed October 2026. Your quote gives the live figure for your dates.
1,500 to 2,500 miles
$1,250 to $2,100 nationwide. Every Florida row on this page sits near the low end of that range.
Over 2,500 miles
$1,600 to $2,500 nationwide. Miami to Las Vegas prices below that, because both ends are busy car markets.
Does it cost more to ship a car from Miami than from Orlando to Las Vegas?
Not by much. Miami is about 230 miles farther, but both cities price in the same range.
Busy markets at both ends
Miami and Orlando both have plenty of trucks heading west. A busy pickup city keeps the price steady.
Distance matters less on long trips
Loading, the inspection and the paperwork cost the same on any trip. On a run this long, a few hundred extra miles barely moves the price.
Get both priced
If you can pick up in either city, ask us to price both. The cheaper one depends on the week.
Florida to Nevada Car Shipping Questions
The questions we get asked most on this route, answered plainly.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to Nevada?
The cost to ship a car from Florida to Nevada is typically $1,300 to $1,550 on an open trailer, and takes 6 to 9 days in transit time. Orlando to Las Vegas is about 2,300 miles. Miami runs about 230 miles longer and prices in the same range. Your quote gives the real figure for your dates.
What sets the price of Florida to Nevada car shipping?
Distance comes first. Then the size of the vehicle, whether it runs, open or enclosed, the time of year, and how easily a truck can reach both addresses. A wider pickup window helps the most, because it gives us more trucks to fit your car onto.
How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to Nevada?
Most Florida to Nevada moves take 6 to 9 days on the road. The trip is about 2,300 miles, mostly on I-10 and I-40 across Texas and Arizona. Pickup comes first, inside a window that starts on your date.
How soon will a truck pick up my car in Florida?
Pickup happens inside a window that starts on the date you ask for. Standard service is a 6-day window. Expedited service is a 3-day window.
Do you deliver to Henderson and Reno?
Yes. Henderson and North Las Vegas share the same prices as Las Vegas. Reno is a longer trip, so ask us for a quote.
Should I ship or drive from Florida to Nevada?
Drive it if you want the car with you and have the days to spare. At about 2,300 miles, that is about four long days behind the wheel plus motels, meals and fuel. Ship it when you would rather fly, when you have two cars and one driver, or when the car does not run.
Should I pick open or enclosed transport?
Open is the right call for most cars. Plan on about 80 percent more than open for enclosed. A $1,000 open move is roughly $1,800 enclosed. A hard-sided trailer holds two to six cars where an open one holds ten, so each car carries more of the cost. Worth it for a classic, an exotic, fresh paint, or a car too low to clear a ramp. For a daily driver, open is the right call.
Is my car insured while it ships?
Yes. Your car is covered by the carrier's Carrier Cargo Insurance from pickup to delivery. Once your order is assigned to a truck and carrier, we can send you the certificate of insurance right away.
Who is going to ship my car?
Smart Auto Move is. We place your car with a carrier we have vetted and worked with, and we stay with the move from pickup to delivery. We will get your car moved, or your money back.
Can I leave personal items in the car?
Usually yes, within reason. Most drivers will take a few things as a courtesy. Keep it under about 100 pounds, pack it neatly, and keep it out of sight from outside the car. Think a few boxes in the trunk rather than a carload. The one thing to know is that you are paying to move the vehicle, so the carrier's insurance covers the car itself. Keep anything you would hate to lose with you.
How do I get my car ready to ship?
Wash it so the inspection is clear. Take photos from every side. Leave about a quarter tank of fuel. Take out toll tags, garage openers and loose valuables. Tell us about any leaks or problems with starting. Then hand over one key.
How far ahead should I book Florida to Nevada car shipping?
One to two weeks is enough for most moves. Give a little more in the busy summer season. Booking earlier does not cost more. It gives us more trucks to choose from.
How does payment work?
We take a deposit when you book and the balance is due at delivery. Drivers usually take a cashier's check, money order or cash. You can also put the full amount on a credit card, but only at the time of booking, so the funds are ready for the carrier.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
Cancel any time before we assign a carrier and your deposit comes back to you. Once we assign one and send you the driver's details, that money is spoken for. It is not gone, though. You can push the move back and use it on a later shipment.
How do I know a car shipping company is legitimate?
Check its USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site, and read its reviews on the BBB and Google. Smart Auto Move is USDOT 2887232 and MC 969368, with a BBB A+ rating. Be careful of a quote far below the others. Ask that company if the rate is confirmed, then look for complaints about the price going up later.
Why do you take a deposit?
A deposit means we only work with committed customers, and it shows we are confident we can book a carrier at the price we quoted. A company that takes nothing up front is often not sure it can. Those are often the ones that come back later with a higher rate.
What do I need to register a car in Nevada?
Nevada asks new residents to register a car within 30 days. The DMV checks the VIN on a car from another state, and most gas cars in the Las Vegas and Reno areas need an emissions test. Bring your title, proof of insurance and your ID.
Do you have an office near Florida or Nevada?
Yes, at the pickup end. Our staffed Central Florida office is in Kissimmee at 2095 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. For Las Vegas, our closest staffed office is in Los Angeles. Your car goes straight from your address onto the carrier.
Can you ship a car that does not run?
Yes. A non-running car needs a winch or a carrier with a lift, so it usually costs $200 or more above the same car running. Tell us when you book. We will talk it through and give you an accurate price.
Can I track my car while it ships?
You get the driver's phone number for calls or texts, plus email updates from us. GPS tracking is there when the carrier and the truck support it. We will tell you which applies once your carrier is assigned.
What happens on delivery day?
The driver calls ahead with a time. You walk around the car together and compare it with the pickup report. You note anything new on the Bill of Lading, sign, and pay the balance. Then the car is yours.
When is the best time to ship a car from Florida to Las Vegas?
Summer and fall are the smoothest. Snowbirds head back north and west from March to May, so trucks leaving Florida fill up then. Book a week or two early in spring.
Hurricane season runs June to November. A storm can slow a pickup by a few days, and we keep you posted when one is near.
Where can you pick up in Florida and deliver in Nevada?
Door to door at both ends, wherever a 75-foot carrier can safely reach.
Pickup around Florida
Orlando, Kissimmee, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers and Jacksonville. Gated communities are fine. Tell us the gate rules when you book.
Delivery around Nevada
Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Summerlin. Reno, Sparks and Carson City too, on a quote.
Tight streets
If either street is too tight for a 75-foot carrier, we meet at a nearby lot. It costs nothing extra.
Smart Auto Move Inc
Our staffed Central Florida office is in Kissimmee: 2095 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744 · 407-377-6073
Call ahead to confirm office hours. The office handles dispatch and coordination, not drop-offs.
National line 888-709-9078
Registered business address: 4208 Six Forks Rd Ste 1000, Raleigh, NC 27609.
Your car is never stored anywhere. It goes from your address straight onto the carrier and stays covered under Carrier Cargo Insurance for the whole trip.
What do you need to register a car in Nevada after it ships?
Nevada has a few steps for a car that comes from another state. Plan for them before your car arrives.
Register within 30 days
Nevada asks new residents to register a car within 30 days of moving. The DMV handles it.
A VIN check for out-of-state cars
Nevada checks the VIN on a car from another state. The DMV can do it at your visit.
Emissions around Las Vegas and Reno
Most gas cars in the Las Vegas and Reno areas need an emissions test before they can be registered.
Rules change from time to time, so check the Nevada DMV site before your visit.
How Florida to Nevada Car Shipping Works, Step by Step
Get your price
Give us both ZIP codes, the year, make and model, whether it runs, your first date, and open or enclosed. The Smart Price Promise holds the quote.
Book with a deposit
We take a deposit and start placing your car with a vetted carrier. Pickup runs inside a 6-day window from your date, or 3 days with expedited.
Meet the driver
You get the driver’s details once a carrier is assigned. The driver calls ahead. You walk around the car together and sign the pickup report.
Take delivery
The driver calls ahead again. Check the car against the pickup report, sign, and pay the balance.
Open, Enclosed and Expedited Florida to Nevada Auto Transport
Open transport
The way most cars ship. A daily driver, an SUV or a pickup rides on an open carrier with up to ten vehicles. It is the right call for most Florida to Nevada moves.
Enclosed transport
Plan on about 80 percent more than open. Worth it for a classic, an exotic, fresh paint or a car too low to clear a ramp.
Expedited transport
Pickup inside a 3-day window instead of 6. Good when you have a start date, a closing date, or orders to report.
Should you ship your car or drive it from Florida to Nevada?
Drive it when
You want the car with you, you have about four long days to spare, and you do not mind the motels, meals and fuel along the way.
Ship it when
You would rather fly, you have two cars and one driver, the car does not run, or you need it to arrive while you handle the move.
Top 5 Reasons to ship your vehicle from Florida to Nevada instead of driving
- Skip the hard driving days. Long trips across several states bring weather, traffic and roads you do not know. Hand those miles to a driver who runs them every week.
- Rentals add up fast. A rental while you are away costs real money, comes with rules, and never feels like your own car.
- Get there sooner. Driving coast to coast eats days. Fly, land, and meet your car at the other end.
- Keep your travel money. Gas, motels, meals, tolls and the odd repair add up to more than most people expect.
- Enjoy the trip you planned. Storms, closures and a check-engine light can turn a drive into a three-day delay.
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