Seattle to Orlando Car Shipping
Seattle to Orlando Car Shipping
Open transport, door to door, about 3,180 miles. Offices at both ends of this route.
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Seattle to Orlando car shipping runs $1,875 to $2,025 for a mid-size car on an open trailer, with most cars arriving in 8 to 9 days. That price is based on our most recent shipments on this route and current fuel rates, as of September 2026.
Your car starts in a city that rebuilt itself one story higher after the fire of 1889, leaving the old sidewalks buried under Pioneer Square. It finishes in a city with more than a hundred lakes. The swan boats on Lake Eola trace back to a pair of real ones. This is also the one Washington to Florida route with a Smart Auto Move office at each end.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Seattle to Orlando?
Plan on $1,875 to $2,025 for a mid-size car on an open trailer, Seattle to Orlando, as of September 2026. Pickup trucks, large SUVs and vans run higher because they take more room on the trailer. Enclosed is a separate tier. This price is based on our most recent shipments and current fuel rates, so it moves with the market.
Sedans and small SUVs on an open trailer. The most common booking on this route.
Full-size pickups, three-row SUVs and vans. Height and length decide the add.
Enclosed. A $1,950 open move is roughly $3,500 enclosed. Right for a classic, an exotic, or a car too low for a ramp.
The same band covers the rest of the Orlando metro, since it all sits inside about 30 miles.
- Kissimmee
- Winter Park
- Lake Nona
- Winter Garden
- Altamonte Springs
- Oviedo
- Clermont
- Sanford
Your live price comes from the calculator above or from a phone call. We are glad to take the call at either office.
What do other Washington to Florida routes cost?
All figures below are open transport, mid-size car, as of September 2026.
| Route | Distance | Price | Transit | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle to Jacksonville | 2,992 mi | $1,825 to $1,975 | 8 days | Carrier network |
| Kent to Daytona Beach | 3,075 mi | $1,825 to $1,975 | 8 to 9 days | Carrier network |
| Lakewood to Kissimmee | 3,100 mi | $1,850 to $2,000 | 8 days | Office to office |
| Tacoma to Orlando | 3,150 mi | $1,875 to $2,025 | 8 days | Carrier network |
| Seattle to Orlando | 3,180 mi | $1,875 to $2,025 | 8 to 9 days | Carrier network |
| Olympia to Fort Lauderdale | 3,250 mi | $2,025 to $2,175 | 9 to 10 days | Carrier network |
| JBLM to Miami | 3,330 mi | $2,125 to $2,275 | 9 to 10 days | Carrier network |
Central Florida prices well below South Florida on the same journey from Washington. Orlando is a heavy freight market with plenty going back out, so a driver who delivers here has loads waiting. Miami sits another 230 miles down the peninsula. It also sends out far less than it takes in. That is why it costs more, even though the drive is only a few hours longer.
Local numbers at both ends of this route
This route crosses three time zones, so call whichever end suits your day. Both offices are staffed by the dispatchers who schedule carriers and call customers with updates.
Washington office, Lakewood
253-200-5645- Mon to Thu
- 6:00 to 18:00 Pacific
- Friday
- 6:00 to 16:00 Pacific
- Saturday
- 10:00 to 15:00 Pacific
- Sunday
- Closed
Florida office, Kissimmee
407-377-6073- Mon to Thu
- 9:00 to 19:00 Eastern
- Friday
- 9:00 to 16:30 Eastern
- Saturday
- 10:00 to 14:00 Eastern
- Sunday
- Closed
The national line is (888) 709-9078 if you would rather use one number. Visits to either office are by appointment. We do not call or text you to sell you anything.
How long does it take to ship a car from Seattle to Orlando?
Most cars take 8 to 9 days on the road, Seattle to Orlando. That is driving time once your car is loaded. Before that comes the pickup window: 6 days on standard service, 3 days on expedited, counted from the first date you tell us you are ready.
Trucks head east on I-90 or I-84, cut south through the middle of the country, and come into Central Florida on I-75 or I-95 and then I-4. Drivers cover 400 to 550 miles a day and stop for other pickups and deliveries along the way. Nine days on a run this long is normal, not a delay.
Give us the widest date window you can. A flexible window lets your car catch a truck already heading south with one spot left, and on a route this long that is the easiest money you will save.
What affects the price on this route?
Six things move the number, in roughly this order.
Orlando ships out nearly as much as it takes in, so drivers are not stuck empty after they drop. That keeps this route friendly.
A trailer holds ten cars or six trucks. Bigger vehicle, bigger share of the load.
Flexible dates catch the cheap last spot. Tight dates buy priority instead.
Diesel is the biggest single cost on a 3,180-mile run, so our published band tracks it.
October through February is the busy southbound stretch. Book earlier in those months.
A car that does not roll, steer and brake needs a winch, which changes the price. Tell us up front.
Is my car insured from Seattle to Orlando?
Your car never sits anywhere
It goes from your address straight onto the carrier and stays covered under Carrier Cargo Insurance for the entire trip.
No terminal, no storage lot, no gap in coverage across 3,180 miles. Once a carrier is assigned we can send you their certificate of insurance on request, right away.
You and the driver walk around the car together at pickup and note its condition on the Bill of Lading. You do the same in Orlando. Those two documents are what the coverage rests on, so take your time with them and take your own photos at both ends.
Is door to door really door to door in Seattle and Orlando?
Yes. The driver comes to your address at both ends whenever the truck fits. A car hauler runs about 75 feet and needs room to stop, load and pull out. Where a street will not take one, we agree on a wide spot close by, usually a shopping center or school lot a few blocks away.
In Seattle
The hills do most of the deciding. Queen Anne, Capitol Hill and the steep blocks above Ballard are the ones we plan around, along with the narrow one-way streets in Fremont. Lots along Aurora Avenue, SODO and the north end of Lake City Way take a full trailer with room to spare.
In Orlando
Gates and guardhouses are the thing to plan for here. Dr. Phillips, Lake Nona, Windermere, Celebration and much of Winter Garden sit behind community gates. A call to the gate the day before makes the delivery quick. Older streets in College Park and Thornton Park have low oak limbs. A loaded top deck will not clear them, so we meet a block away on a wider road. Drivers also steer clear of the International Drive and 192 corridors in the middle of the day.
Your driver calls ahead on both ends and works the details out with you.
Moving to Central Florida, or heading down for the season
Two kinds of booking dominate this route. One is a permanent move. Work brings most of them, in hospitality, healthcare, aerospace or the training and simulation cluster near the university. The other is seasonal, with cars going south from October and back north from March.
- Book 3 to 4 weeks out in peak season
- Ask about a return booking
- Keep your insurance active in transit
- Battery tender for the off months
If you are shipping seasonally, tell us when you plan to head back and we can plan the return at the same time. Keep your own policy in force while the car travels, since Carrier Cargo Insurance covers it during transport and your policy picks up again the moment you drive it.
PCS moves from Washington to Central Florida
Washington sends people from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Naval Station Everett, NAS Whidbey Island and Naval Base Kitsap. Central Florida receives them at a handful of commands, with the Space Coast an hour east of Orlando.
- Naval Support Activity Orlando
- Patrick Space Force Base
- Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
- Camp Blanding
Book as soon as you have a report date, since summer fills up on both coasts. Give us the widest pickup window your orders allow. Flying ahead of your household goods? A spouse or friend can release the car for you. They just need to meet the driver and sign the Bill of Lading.
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 prepare my car for the trip?
Half an hour of prep is all it takes, and it makes the pickup inspection quick.
Wash it
A clean car makes existing scratches easy to see and photograph at pickup.
Quarter tank
An industry standard request. Enough to drive on and off, light enough to save weight.
Strip the outside
Remove bike racks, roof boxes, loose trim and toll tags. Fold the mirrors in.
Check the basics
Top off fluids, check tire pressure, and tell us about any leak or alarm quirk.
Leave one key with the driver and keep your spare. Take photos of all four corners, the roof and the odometer the morning of pickup.
How far ahead should I book, and how does payment work?
Book two to three weeks ahead on this route and you will have good choice of dates. Payment is a deposit when you book and the balance at delivery, usually by cashier's check, money order or cash. You can also put the full amount on a credit card at the time of booking.
Paying the whole thing by card at booking is popular for a reason. It clears the funds up front so they are ready for the carrier. It also lets you spread the cost over your card's installments. No handing over money on delivery day in a new city.
The deposit also means we are working with committed customers, which is what lets us hold a price and get a truck assigned.
Cancellation
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 the USDOT number first. Ours is 2887232 and you can look it up on the federal SAFER database in under a minute. Then read reviews across more than one site and check a BBB record. Smart Auto Move has been in business over ten years and holds an A+ rating with the BBB.
The number one red flag is a quote far below the rest. If four companies quote you $1,875 to $2,025 for Seattle to Orlando and a fifth says $1,150, ask that company directly whether the rate is confirmed. If they say yes, go read complaints about that company specifically and look for the words bait and switch.
Here is the part most people have backwards. Many think a good company never asks for money up front. The opposite is closer to the truth. A company that takes nothing up front often is not confident it can get a carrier at the price it quoted. Those are frequently the same ones that call back two weeks later saying the rate has gone up.
More than 120 Google reviews across our offices, averaging 4.7. On this route you can reach a staffed office at either end, in Lakewood south of Seattle and in Kissimmee just south of Orlando, on the local numbers above.
How shipping your car works, start to finish
Get your price
Use the calculator or call either office. You get a real number, not a teaser.
Book your dates
Deposit down, first available date set, and your window starts there.
We assign a carrier
You get the driver's name and number, and a certificate of insurance on request.
Pickup and delivery
Inspection at your address in Seattle, then again in Orlando. Balance due at delivery.
Between those points you can reach us by phone or email whenever you want an update. Tracking is GPS when the carrier and truck support it, plus the driver's phone number and email updates from us. Not every truck on the road carries a working tracking system, so we tell you plainly what you will have.
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Seattle to Orlando car shipping FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a car from Seattle to Orlando?
Plan on $1,875 to $2,025 for a mid-size car on an open trailer as of September 2026. Full-size pickups, three-row SUVs and vans run $150 to $300 above that. The band is based on our most recent shipments on this route and current fuel rates, so it moves with the market.
How long does the trip take?
Eight to nine days on the road once your car is loaded, covering about 3,180 miles. Before that comes your pickup window, which is 6 days on standard service and 3 days on expedited, counted from the first date you say you are ready.
Is there someone I can call in Washington or Florida?
Yes, both. Our Washington office in Lakewood is on 253-200-5645, open 6:00 to 18:00 Pacific Monday through Thursday. Our Florida office in Kissimmee is on 407-377-6073, open 9:00 to 19:00 Eastern Monday through Thursday. The national line is (888) 709-9078 if you prefer one number.
Why does Orlando cost less than Miami on the same trip?
Because of what happens after the drop. Orlando is a heavy freight market with plenty going back out, so a driver who delivers here has loads waiting. Miami sits another 230 miles down the peninsula and sends out far less than it takes in, so that driver works harder to fill a load going home.
Do you deliver to Kissimmee, Winter Park and Lake Nona?
Yes, and at the same price band as Orlando itself. The metro sits inside about 30 miles, so Kissimmee, Winter Park, Lake Nona, Winter Garden, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, Clermont and Sanford all quote in the same range on this route.
Should I choose open or enclosed transport?
Open is right for almost every daily driver and it is what the prices on this page cover. Enclosed runs about 80 percent more, so a $1,950 open move is roughly $3,500 enclosed. Choose it for a classic, an exotic, fresh paint, or a car too low to clear a ramp.
Is my car insured during transport?
Yes. Your car goes from your address straight onto the carrier and stays covered under Carrier Cargo Insurance for the entire trip. Once a carrier is assigned we can give you their certificate of insurance on request, right away.
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.
Can the truck get into my gated community?
Usually the driver meets you just outside the gate. That is quicker than taking a 75-foot truck through a guardhouse and around tight interior turns. A call to your gate or HOA the day before makes it smooth. Dr. Phillips, Lake Nona, Windermere and Celebration all work this way most of the time.
How do I prepare my car for shipping?
Wash it so existing marks show, leave about a quarter tank of fuel, and remove roof boxes, bike racks and toll tags. Fold the mirrors in, check tire pressure and fluids, and take photos of all four corners and the odometer the morning of pickup. Hand the driver one key and keep your spare.
How far ahead should I book, and how does payment work?
Two to three weeks ahead gives you good choice of dates on this route. You pay a deposit at booking and the balance at delivery, commonly by 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.
What is your cancellation policy?
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.
When is the best time to ship a car to Orlando?
Any month works, but October through February is the busy southbound stretch as seasonal residents head down. Book three to four weeks out in those months and you will have your pick of dates. March through May is the same story in reverse for the trip back north.
How do I know Smart Auto Move is legitimate?
Look up USDOT 2887232 on the federal SAFER database and check our BBB record, where we hold an A+ rating. We have been in business over ten years and have more than 120 Google reviews across our offices, averaging 4.7. Watch for any quote far below the others, since that is the most common warning sign in car shipping.