Kissimmee Car Shipping
Written by Richard Avery, President of Smart Auto Move · USDOT 2887232 · MC 969368
Kissimmee car shipping costs about $600 from Atlanta, around $1,000 from Texas and about $1,500 from Los Angeles, on an open trailer. We run a staffed hub here, on Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. That is unusual in this business, and it is the main reason this page can show you real prices.
How much does Kissimmee car shipping cost?
Seven lanes we run into Central Florida, with real distances and transit times. Figures are for an operable mid-size vehicle on an open trailer, reviewed September 2026.
| Route | Distance | Days on the road | Open transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA to Kissimmee, FL BEST VALUE | 455 miles | 1 to 3 days | $600 to $725 |
| Raleigh, NC to Kissimmee, FL | 617 miles | 2 to 4 days | $625 to $775 |
| Dallas & Fort Worth, TX to Orlando, FL | 1,100 miles | 3 to 4 days | $925 to $1,075 |
| Austin, TX to Orlando, FL | 1,120 miles | 3 to 4 days | $975 to $1,125 |
| Los Angeles, CA to Kissimmee, FL | 2,552 miles | 5 to 7 days | $1,425 to $1,575 |
| Lakewood, WA to Kissimmee, FL OFFICE TO OFFICE | 3,100 miles | 7 to 9 days | $1,850 to $2,000 |
| Tacoma, WA to Orlando, FL LONGEST RUN | 3,150 miles | 7 to 9 days | $1,875 to $2,025 |
Shipping into Kissimmee. Prices are estimates and move with fuel. Oversized, modified, non-running and enclosed shipments each price differently.
Shipping a car out of Kissimmee
Seven lanes we run the other way, priced the same week from live carrier data.
| Route | Distance | Days on the road | Open transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kissimmee, FL to Brooklyn, NY BEST VALUE | 1,097 miles | 3 to 5 days | $825 to $975 |
| Kissimmee, FL to Houston, TX | 975 miles | 2 to 4 days | $925 to $1,075 |
| Kissimmee, FL to Dallas, TX SAME MILES AS BROOKLYN | 1,097 miles | 3 to 4 days | $975 to $1,125 |
| Kissimmee, FL to Chicago, IL | 1,167 miles | 3 to 4 days | $1,000 to $1,150 |
| Kissimmee, FL to Los Angeles, CA | 2,521 miles | 5 to 7 days | $1,450 to $1,600 |
| Kissimmee, FL to Las Vegas, NV | 2,321 miles | 5 to 7 days | $1,500 to $1,700 |
| Kissimmee, FL to Lakewood, WA OFFICE TO OFFICE | 3,107 miles | 7 to 9 days | $1,700 to $1,850 |
Shipping out of Kissimmee. Distances are driving miles and the days start when the car goes on the trailer. Your pickup window comes first. Prices are estimates and move with fuel. See how the national bands work.
Two Kissimmee car shipping routes, same miles, different price
Look at two rows in the table above. Brooklyn and Dallas are both exactly 1,097 miles from Kissimmee. They are about $150 apart.
Why this is worth two minutes. Mileage alone will never tell you what a move costs. The road matters more. It also means a wider pickup window is worth more on the quieter lanes, because there are fewer trucks to catch. Give us three days instead of one morning and you land nearer the bottom of the range.
Kissimmee auto transport runs from our own Central Florida hub
Most car shipping companies have no one anywhere near you. We have a staffed office in Kissimmee. It sits on Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, minutes from US-192 and a short run from I-4.
That matters in three plain ways.
Kissimmee car shipping is priced from here
We know what these lanes really pay, because we book them every week. That is why this page can publish seven prices instead of asking you to call and find out.
Someone local picks up the phone
Call 407-377-6073 and you reach Central Florida, not a queue in another state. If a driver is running late, the people who can fix it are here.
Auction pickups get sorted properly
Yards around Orlando each have their own release rules. Our team deals with them often enough to know them, which keeps a truck from turning up to a car it cannot collect.
2095 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744
Local: 407-377-6073 · Nationwide: 888-709-9078
Hours: Mon to Thu 9:00am to 7:00pm · Fri 9:00am to 4:30pm · Sat 10:00am to 2:00pm · Sun closed
This is a dispatch and coordination office. Your car still travels door to door, so there is no need to bring it here.
Kissimmee Car Shipping Questions
The questions we get asked most here, answered for Kissimmee rather than with national averages.
How much does Kissimmee car shipping cost?
Shipping in starts at about $600 from Atlanta. Shipping out starts at about $825 to Brooklyn. Fourteen real lanes are priced on this page, both directions. Your own number depends on the route, the vehicle and how flexible your dates are. Put both zip codes into the calculator for a live figure. It takes about a minute.
How much does it cost to ship a car out of Kissimmee?
Brooklyn is $825 to $975. Houston is $925 to $1,075. Dallas is $975 to $1,125 and Chicago $1,000 to $1,150. Los Angeles runs $1,450 to $1,600, Las Vegas $1,500 to $1,700, and Lakewood in Washington $1,700 to $1,850. All are open trailer, operable mid-size car, priced from live carrier data in September 2026.
Why does Dallas cost more than Brooklyn from Kissimmee?
Both are exactly 1,097 miles, and Dallas runs about $150 more. The Florida to Northeast road is one of the busiest in the country, so trucks are already making that trip. Florida to Texas is quieter, so more of the run gets arranged around your car. Distance sets the ballpark. The road decides where you land in it.
How long does Kissimmee car shipping take?
One to three days from Atlanta. Two to four from Raleigh. Three to four from Texas. Five to seven from Los Angeles, and seven to nine from Seattle or Tacoma. Those days start once the car is on the trailer. Your pickup window comes before that.
Is door-to-door service available in Kissimmee and Orlando?
Yes, and most pickups happen right at the address. Some streets cannot take a 75-foot truck. Gated communities, narrow resort roads and tight commercial lots are the usual ones. There we agree a wide spot a few minutes away and load there instead. It costs you nothing extra.
Can you pick up a car from a Kissimmee or Orlando auction?
Yes. We collect from Mecum in Kissimmee and from Manheim, IAA and both Copart yards around Orlando. Every yard has its own release rules. We confirm those with the facility before the truck is booked. Send us the lot number, the yard address and the gate hours and we handle the rest.
Do you offer enclosed transport in Kissimmee?
Yes. Plan on about 80 percent more than open. A $1,000 open move is roughly $1,800 enclosed. A hard-sided trailer takes two to six cars against ten on an open one. Fewer cars share the cost of the run. It pays for itself on a classic, an exotic, fresh paint, or a car too low for a ramp.
When should I book during snowbird season?
October and April are the two busy months on Florida lanes. Book one to two weeks ahead for those dates. Three to four weeks is better if your dates are fixed. The rest of the year is easier, and summer is the calmest stretch of all.
Does Smart Auto Move have an office in Kissimmee?
Yes. Our Central Florida hub is at 2095 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744. The local number is 407-377-6073. It is open Monday to Thursday 9am to 7pm, Friday 9am to 4:30pm, and Saturday 10am to 2pm. It is a dispatch and coordination office, so your car still goes door to door rather than being dropped off here.
Which towns does Kissimmee auto transport cover?
Kissimmee, Orlando, Celebration, St. Cloud, Davenport, Lake Nona, Hunters Creek, Poinciana, Winter Garden and Clermont. We also cover the smaller towns between them. I-4, the Florida Turnpike, US-192 and SR-417 all cross this area, so carriers reach most addresses easily.
What is a pickup window?
It is the spread of days when your car will be collected. Six days on standard, three on expedited. You count them forward from the date you name. Widening it is the cheapest way to improve your price. It lets us use a truck already running your route.
How do I get my car ready?
Four things. Wash it, so the condition report is clear. Take out valuables and loose items. Leave about a quarter tank of fuel. Turn off the alarm and check the battery holds a charge. The driver needs to start the car and move it onto the trailer.
Is my car insured on a Kissimmee shipment?
Yes. The carrier hauling your car holds Carrier Cargo Insurance. It covers every mile of the trip. We hold that carrier's certificate of insurance once a truck is assigned. Ask for a copy and it comes straight over. Your car also goes straight from pickup to delivery, with no holding lot in between.
Is the price I am quoted the price I pay?
Yes. The price we quote is the price you pay, as long as the vehicle, the route, the condition and the shipping details stay the same. That is why we ask careful questions when you book. If something really changes before the truck moves, we tell you first.
Kissimmee vehicle shipping from Central Florida auctions
Bought a car at auction here? We collect from the yards below and deliver anywhere in the country. We also ship cars into them.
Kissimmee auctions
- Mecum Auctions, Kissimmee · View auctions
Mecum's January sale is the biggest collector car auction in the country. Enclosed transport books out early around it, so call ahead if you are bidding.
Orlando area auctions
- Manheim Central Florida · Location details
- IAA Orlando · Branch page
- Copart Orlando South · Location page
- Copart Orlando North · Location page
Confirm the car is released
The yard has to mark it paid and ready. A truck cannot collect a car that is still on hold, so this step comes first.
Send us the lot details
We need the yard address, the gate hours and your buyer or lot number. Two minutes of detail here saves a wasted trip later.
Pick your service
Open, expedited or enclosed. We match the truck to the car and the deadline, then book it.
How long does Kissimmee car shipping take?
The table gives the driving time. Two other steps sit either side of it, and the first one is usually the longest.
The pickup window comes first
Six days on standard, three on expedited. Count forward from the date you give us. Florida is a busy market, so pickups here often land early in that window.
Then the road
One to three days from the Southeast. Three to four from Texas. Seven to nine from the Pacific Northwest. Federal rules cap the miles a driver can cover in a day.
Then the drop
The driver calls ahead as he gets close and you agree the spot together. Give us a number for whoever will actually be there.
October and April are the two busy months on Florida lanes. Book one to two weeks ahead for those dates, or three to four weeks if your dates cannot move. Summer is the calmest stretch of the year.
Open carriers move most cars, SUVs and pickups to and from Kissimmee and Orlando.
Open Kissimmee car shipping
The default, and the right choice for an everyday car. Nine or ten cars ride an uncovered double-deck trailer. It is how dealerships get new stock. There are far more open trailers on Florida lanes, so it also books fastest.
Enclosed Kissimmee auto transport
Plan on about 80 percent more than open. A $1,000 open move is roughly $1,800 enclosed. A hard-sided trailer takes two to six cars against ten. Fewer cars share the cost. Worth it for a classic, an exotic, fresh paint, or a car too low for a ramp.
Expedited Kissimmee vehicle shipping
Cuts the pickup window in half, six days to three. Most useful in October and April, when standard dates fill up.
Kissimmee auto transport service area
We collect across Osceola and Orange counties, and the towns around them.
Kissimmee and Osceola County
Kissimmee, Celebration, St. Cloud, Poinciana and Davenport. Most are door pickups. Gated and resort streets are the ones worth mentioning when you book.
Orlando and Orange County
Orlando, Lake Nona, Hunters Creek, Winter Garden and Clermont. Wide roads and easy access, so trucks load at the address almost every time.
The roads that make it work
I-4, the Florida Turnpike, US-192 and SR-417 all cross this area. A driver can reach most of Central Florida without doubling back, which keeps prices down.
Some streets cannot take a 75-foot truck. Gated communities, narrow resort roads and tight commercial lots are the usual ones. We agree a wide spot a few minutes away and load there instead, at no extra cost. Tell us the address when you book and it is sorted well before a truck is assigned.
How to prepare your car for Kissimmee vehicle shipping
- Wash it so the condition report is clear.
- Take out valuables and loose items.
- Leave about a quarter tank of fuel.
- Turn off the alarm and check the battery holds a charge.
The driver has to start the car and drive it onto the trailer. A flat battery is the most common reason a pickup slips a day.
We coordinate open, enclosed and expedited shipping across Kissimmee, Orlando and Central Florida.
Popular Kissimmee car shipping routes
The lanes we run most often out of Central Florida. Each has its own page.
To Texas
To the Northeast
Planning a pickup in Central Florida
Pickup timing shifts a little across the area. Carrier access, traffic and the season all play a part. The exact address matters more than the town does.
Two things help every time. Give the driver a safe, open place to load. And give a spread of days rather than one fixed morning. Both are free and both make the handover easier.
What Kissimmee car shipping customers say
Reviews from across our offices. You can also read the customer reviews on our BBB profile, where we hold an A+ rating and have been accredited since 2016.
Crystal Evans was very helpful.
More Florida auto transport pages and guides
The Florida pages around Kissimmee, and the guides worth a look before you book.
Richard Avery
President, Smart Auto Move, a car shipping company. USDOT 2887232 · MC 969368Writes about shipping routes, what moves a price, and how to plan a move. LinkedIn.
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