Miami Car Shipping and Auto Transport

Most Miami moves land between $450 and $2,000 on an open trailer. That is for an operable mid-size car. Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach sit at the bottom. Seattle sits at the top. Which direction you are going also matters here.

One to ten days. Fort Lauderdale is same day. Orlando is a single day. New York is 4 to 5 days. The West Coast is 7 to 10. A loaded carrier covers roughly 300 to 400 miles in a driving day.

Out of Miami is cheaper, and we publish both figures. Miami to Long Island is $950 to $1,100 over about 1,320 miles. Coming the other way from the Northeast runs $1,150 to $1,450 over a shorter trip. That gap is real and it works in your favor leaving.

Because South Florida pulls cars in. Snowbirds, relocations and seasonal moves all fill southbound trailers. Those trucks then need loads going back out. That competition is what keeps the outbound price down.

The New Jersey to South Florida figure is measured from shipments we have actually dispatched. Most of the rest are stepped from lane prices we already publish across this site. We label the measured ones so you can tell them apart.

From October to December, when the southbound rush is on. It narrows between March and May as everyone heads north again. If your dates are flexible, that is worth knowing.

About $925 to $1,075 over roughly 1,280 miles, in 4 to 5 days. Long Island runs about 1,320 miles at $950 to $1,100. Newark, Iselin and the Bronx are all covered.

About $975 to $1,125 over roughly 1,380 miles, in 4 to 5 days. Our Chicago office handles the far end at 742 E 87th Pl. That gives you staffed support on both sides of the move.

About $475 to $675 over roughly 235 miles, in 1 day. Our Kissimmee office is at that end, which makes it the easiest long booking we take. Tampa is about 280 miles at $500 to $700.

Atlanta is about 665 miles at $700 to $875 in 2 to 3 days. Charlotte is about 730 miles at $725 to $900 in 2 to 3 days. Both are steady northbound runs for us.

Houston is about 1,190 miles at $900 to $1,050 in 3 to 4 days. Dallas is about 1,300 miles at $925 to $1,075 in 4 to 5 days. Both go along the Gulf.

Los Angeles is about 2,736 miles at $1,475 to $1,675 in 7 to 8 days. San Francisco is about 3,045 miles at $1,650 to $1,850 in 8 to 10 days. Our Los Angeles office covers the Southern California end.

About $1,800 to $2,000 over roughly 3,330 miles, in 9 to 10 days. It is the longest row we publish from Miami. Our Lakewood office handles the Puget Sound end.

Las Vegas is about 2,540 miles at $1,450 to $1,650 in 7 to 9 days. Phoenix is about 2,350 miles at $1,400 to $1,600 in 6 to 8 days. Denver is about 2,060 miles at $1,300 to $1,500.

Fort Lauderdale is about 30 miles and West Palm Beach about 70, both at $450 to $600. Naples and Fort Myers are about 140 miles at $450 to $625. These finish the same day or the next.

On the South Florida rows that is a fair question and we will answer it straight. Fort Lauderdale is half an hour. If the car runs and you have the time, driving is usually the better call. Shipping earns its keep when the car will not start, when you have two cars and one driver, or when you simply cannot make the trip.

Yes, usually from a nearby spot rather than the exact address. Miami Beach causeways and Brickell streets are tight for a 75-foot carrier. A wide avenue or a store lot a few minutes away works well. The driver calls ahead to agree it.

Very common here and easy to plan for. Parking structures have clearances a carrier cannot enter. We hand the car over at street level or in an open part of the lot. Tell us the building name at booking.

Yes, and they are among the simpler collections. Wider roads and good access off the Palmetto and the Turnpike. Hialeah, Doral and Kendall all price the same as Miami.

Homestead yes, at the same price as Miami. Key Largo we serve and quote live, because US 1 through the Keys is a long single road with limited places to load. Tell us the address and we will price it properly.

We ship door to door wherever the truck fits. Much of Miami-Dade has good access. Dense downtown blocks, Miami Beach and gated communities sometimes need a nearby meeting point. That costs nothing extra.

Yes, and they are a big part of what we do here. Cars come south from October through December and head back north from March to May. Book both legs together if your dates are settled and we will hold both prices.

Usually yes. It needs to roll, steer and brake to load normally. A flat battery or soft tires are easy to sort first. If it will not start, tell us and we will send a winch truck instead.

Yes, often. The carrier needs a winch and the car must roll and steer. The extra cost starts at $200 and rises with the work involved. Tell us the exact condition up front.

Enclosed costs about 80 percent more than open. On the Miami to New York row that is roughly $1,650 to $1,925. It suits classics, exotics and low-clearance cars. Miami has strong enclosed availability.

More than almost anywhere. South Florida has a deep collector and exotic market, so enclosed trailers work this area regularly. If you have a car that warrants it, availability here is good.

It is a fair question and the answer is mostly no. A few days on an open trailer is not long enough to matter. If you are shipping a show car or a fresh restoration, enclosed removes the question entirely.

It affects the pickup rather than the drive. The season runs June through November. Carriers pause rather than load in a storm, and we re-dispatch quickly afterwards. We keep you posted throughout.

Not usually the rate itself. What it changes is availability in the days around a storm. Booking with a wider window through those months is the practical move.

Carrier Cargo Insurance covers it. The policy belongs to the carrier moving your vehicle. We confirm the coverage is active before dispatch. You can ask for a copy of the certificate.

No. It goes from your address straight onto the carrier and stays there until delivery. There is no terminal and no holding lot in the middle.

Standard is 6 days. Expedited narrows it to 3 days, which is 72 hours. Miami has heavy carrier traffic year round, so most collections happen early in the window.

It speeds up the pickup, not the road. Expedited gets a truck assigned sooner. The miles still take the same time. Federal driving-hour limits apply to every truck on the interstate.

Often within a day or two. Volume in and out of South Florida is among the highest in the country. Expedited gives you the best chance of a fast assignment. Call and we will check live availability.

Wash it so damage is easy to see. Leave about a quarter tank of fuel. Remove your SunPass transponder. Fold in the mirrors and retract the antenna. Take photos from every angle.

Yes, take it out before pickup. The car will pass toll gantries while riding on a trailer. A transponder in the windshield can register charges. Remove it and the question disappears.

Usually yes, within reason. Keep them in the trunk and below the window line. Carrier Cargo Insurance covers the vehicle rather than your belongings. Under 100 pounds is a good guide.

Someone over 18 must be present at both ends. That person signs the inspection report. It can be a friend, a relative, a neighbor or a building manager. Just give us their name and number.

Common here and easy to arrange. Nominate someone at each end to hand over and receive. Many customers use a family member or a condo manager. We just need contact details.

It is the inspection report and the transport contract in one. You and the driver both sign it at pickup. It records the car's condition at collection. Sign it again at delivery and keep your copy.

A deposit books the carrier. The balance is due at delivery. Cash, certified check or money order all work with the driver. We take cards for the deposit.

Then you owe nothing and your deposit comes back in full. We would rather be straight with you than hold your money. It is rare on a market this busy.

Yes. You get the driver's direct number after dispatch. Call or text for a position update any time. Our Kissimmee office can also check for you.

No. The Smart Price Promise holds the figure we quoted. That stands as long as the vehicle, the route, the condition and the details stay the same. Change the car or the address and we requote openly.

Because not all quotes include everything. Some leave out carrier insurance or fuel. Some quote a figure no driver will accept. Ours covers door to door service, Carrier Cargo Insurance and fuel.

We publish ranges for real routes instead. A flat formula misleads people badly in Miami. A Miami Beach collection costs more for its distance than a Doral one. Real route ranges are far more useful.

Yes, by size and weight. The table figures cover a mid-size car. A mid-size SUV or crossover adds about $150. A full-size pickup or three-row SUV adds about $300.

Not in Miami itself. Our Kissimmee office is the closest, about 235 miles north at 2095 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy on 407-377-6073. It is the nearest staffed office to any Florida customer.

Kissimmee on 407-377-6073 for anything Florida, or the national line on 888-709-9078. If your car is heading to Chicago, Los Angeles or Seattle, that office can help at the far end too.

Yes. South Florida has one of the busiest auction markets in the country. Give us the stock or lot number, the site's hours and a contact name. Gate release rules vary, so details help.

Yes, with the right paperwork. Vehicles arriving by ship need release documents before a carrier can load. Send us the terminal and the paperwork and we will arrange it.

Yes. University of Miami, FIU, Florida Atlantic and Nova Southeastern are all in the area. Late August and mid-May are the tightest weeks. Book early in those windows.

Yes. Mention it when you ask for a quote and we will apply it. Campus parking is tight, so tell us your date early.

Yes, and we offer a military discount. We move vehicles for service members and their families and stay flexible when orders shift. Tell us the report date and we work backwards.

Yes, and it often saves money. Two vehicles on the same truck share the trip. Tell us both at quote time. Families relocating out of South Florida use this a lot.

Usually a 75-foot to 80-foot open carrier. It holds seven to ten vehicles. That length is why Miami Beach and downtown blocks need a plan. We match the truck to your address.

No. We are a road transport company covering the lower 48 states. Ocean shipping is a different service with different paperwork. We will say so plainly rather than waste your time.

Yes. We arrange your move with vetted carriers from our own network. That network holds more than 16,000 transport professionals. Our own staff manage the booking start to finish.

We check authority, insurance and safety history. Every carrier must hold active cargo coverage. We review the record before they touch your car. Carriers who let customers down do not get repeat work.

Our USDOT number is 2887232. Our MC number is 969368. Both are public records you can look up on FMCSA SAFER. We are happy for you to check.

Not at present. We serve the lower 48 states only. Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico are outside our network. Anywhere in the continental U.S. is fine.

Use the form on this page or call 888-709-9078. We need both zip codes and the vehicle details. Tell us your earliest date and which direction you are going. You will get a real range, not a placeholder.