Find out how much it costs to ship your car with Corsia Logistics, a family-operated company since 2013, offering honest, all-inclusive prices with no hidden fees and personal service you can trust.
Understanding how much it costs to ship a car should be simple, even when the pricing itself depends on many factors. At Corsia Logistics, we believe customers deserve an honest, all-inclusive price they can understand, without hidden fees or unexpected charges later.
We are a small, family-operated company, serving customers nationwide since 2013. We have been helping individuals, families, and businesses ship their automobiles by providinghfair pricing, clear communication, and consistently 5-star-rated service.
We know that shipping a car is often part of a bigger event in someone’s life, whether it is a move across the country, a vehicle purchase, or getting a car to a family member. The cost matters, and so does knowing who you can trust with your vehicle.
Accurate car shipping pricing comes from years of experience and a deep understanding of the industry.
Over the years, we have developed our own technology and pricing tools, but it is our team’s daily work with independent carriers, transport routes, and changing market conditions that makes the difference. We understand what it takes to arrange a shipment, what drivers need to make a route work, and how timing, vehicle requirements, and carrier availability influence the cost.
Your Corsia agent takes these details into account, explains your options, and helps you find a realistic price for your particular shipment. You work with one dedicated person who knows your name, understands your situation, and remains available from the first quote through delivery.
When shipping a car, the first element customers think about is the cost. Especially, when you have never shipped a car before. It is completely normal the cost to ship a car in mind as the major factor when trying to choose a company and book. However, usually the price you agree on will determine the quality of the service you will receive.
For easy planning, our open auto transport example rates on this page range from $579–$789 for trips under 500 miles to $1,159–$1,559+ for trips over 1,500 miles. Your route, vehicle type, trailer type, and available dates determine your individual quote.
When you are planning a move or buying a car online, knowing what to budget helps everything else fall into place. You deserve more than a number on a screen. You need to understand what that number includes, what could change it, and how the shipment will be arranged, step by step.
At Corsia Logistics, we have approached those conversations as a family-operated business since 2013. We arrange transport through professional carriers and help you work through the choices that affect your price. Your Corsia agent takes time to understand your plans and explain the options before you commit.
| Distance or service | Planning example |
|---|---|
| Open transport under 500 miles | $579–$789 |
| Open transport from 500–1,500 miles | $789–$1,189 |
| Open transport over 1,500 miles | $1,159–$1,559+ |
| Enclosed transport | Generally higher than open; request a comparison for your route |
Planning note: Actual quotes may fall outside these examples due to supply and demand, gas prices and more. Tell us about the vehicle, its condition, your locations, and your dates so we can discuss a price according to your shipment details.
Every car shipment has its own circumstances, and the distance alone does not tell the whole story. Your pickup and delivery locations, vehicle, available dates, trailer type, and carrier availability all help determine the price. Two trips of similar length can cost different amounts because the arrangements behind them are different. As a family-operated business, we take the time to understand your plans and challenges and explain a realistic price for your move. Your agent can also help you explore whether flexible dates or a different transport option would better suit your budget.
The right trailer depends on your vehicle, your priorities, and your budget. We can talk through both options without assuming that every car needs the most expensive service.
Open auto transport is a practical, economical choice for many everyday vehicles. Your car travels on an open trailer and remains exposed to weather and road elements. It is often a suitable starting point for a daily driver, an online purchase, or a simply an older vehicle going with you to a new home.
Enclosed transport offers added protection from weather and road debris. It is a good fit for a classic, luxury, exotic, or other high-end vehicle that needs extra care. Tell us about low ground clearance, modifications, or special loading requirements so we can discuss appropriate equipment.
These service examples comparisons do not compare identical routes and vehicles. They should not be used to calculate a fixed percentage premium. Ask for open and enclosed quotes for the same shipment if you want a useful comparison.
The total distance matters, along with exact location to collect and deliver the car. Routes with regular carrier traffic may offer more scheduling options. Remote locations, difficult access, and detours can add time and cost. Even on a busy route, demand can differ by direction.
A larger or heavier vehicle uses more trailer space. Tell us the make, model, and year, along with any oversized tires, lift kits, or other modifications. Accurate details help avoid discovering a loading problem after arrangements have been made and carrier is on the way.
Enclosed service generally costs more than open transport. The price difference depends on equipment availability, the route, and the vehicle's requirements. We can help you consider whether the added protection fits your shipment.
A wider pickup window will give us more carriers to consider. A firm deadline or urgent pickup can narrow those options and increase the cost. Tell us what is flexible and what is fixed, including flights, seller appointments, or building access hours.
Relocations, seasonal travel, holidays, and weather affect demand throughout the year. There is no single month that is cheapest for every shipment.
Fuel has become a big element in the past few years as the prices have been climbing fast. Then we have operating costs, and available trailer space that influence what carriers can accept. Your quote reflects the conditions for your route the time of the request.
If your car does not run, or cannot roll, steer, or brake normally, it may need special equipment or loading arrangements. Low clearance and unusual dimensions also matter. Discuss any requested trailer placement or extra handling before booking so availability and cost can be reviewed.
Over the past 5 years the patterns have changed dramatially when it comes to people relocating and shiping cars, or simply buying cars our of state. If you have room to choose your dates, it is worth discussing more than one window. We can help you understand the conditions affecting your route rather than relying on a blanket promise about winter discounts or summer premiums.
| Season | How demand and pricing can change |
|---|---|
| Winter | Some routes see lighter demand, while shipping toward warmer states and weather disruptions can tighten availability elsewhere. Winter does not guarantee the lowest price. |
| Spring | Seasonal return travel and relocation plans can change demand by route. Pricing depends on the lane and available equipment. |
| Summer | Household moves and other travel can increase demand on some routes. Allow planning time and ask about flexible pickup windows. |
| Fall | Some relocation demand may ease, while seasonal moves toward warmer destinations can keep particular routes busy. |
Let us know the earliest date your car can be ready and how much flexibility you have after that. More flexibility will help us find a carrier whose route fits your shipment best and it could help lower the price.
Contact us when your plans begin to take shape. You don't need every detail settled to start a conversation. Unusual vehicles, enclosed equipment, remote locations, and ocean routes may need more planning than a regular mainland move.
Open transport may be a sensible way to manage the budget for an everyday car. For a vehicle with special protection or loading needs, discuss those requirements first. Saving money is useful when the service still fits the shipment.
An altered route, a different vehicle, new dates, or previously undisclosed loading needs can affect the arrangements. Sharing complete information early helps your agent quote for the shipment you actually need.
Before sharing your details or comparing prices, understand who will arrange the shipment and who will transport the vehicle. Different websites play different roles, and the service behind the quote matters as much as the amount.
| Type of provider | What they do and what to check |
|---|---|
| Auto transport broker or carrier | A broker arranges transport with a carrier and manages the shipment completely; a carrier physically moves the vehicle. Ask which role the company performs, who coordinates the shipment, and what its price and terms include. |
| Lead-generation website | Collects inquiries and may share or sell them to other businesses. Check its privacy disclosures and identify which company will issue the quote and arrange the transport. |
| Auction or transport marketplace | Connects customers with providers through listings, bids, or booking tools. Review the selected provider, platform fees, responsibilities, payment process, and dispute terms. |
At Corsia, we think of a workable market rate as the golden mean: a price that reflects the market, makes sense for the customer's plans and the carrier's work. It is not necessarily the middle number among three quotes. It needs to reflect the actual route, timing, equipment, and market conditions.
For a family-operated business, that conversation is part of taking care of the customer. We would rather explain why a route costs what it does than leave you planning around a number without context. You should feel comfortable asking us where there may be flexibility and what a change in service would mean.
Independent drivers and small fleets also have a business to sustain. Fuel, maintenance, insurance, equipment, and time on the road all contribute to the cost of moving a vehicle. Realistic pricing and clear instructions help make the work practical for the people doing the hauling. Supporting those relationships helps preserve the network of independent businesses behind each shipment. This is a network that still hold the fort and prevents full consolidation and corporate control of the market.
Our role is to help bring those needs together. Technology helps organize the details and carrier arrangements; your coordinator helps you make sense of the choices. That is how we want family ownership to show up in our service: through full disclosure, realistic expectations, and personal responsibility for the work we arrange - every order, every day.
You can request a quote and make a booking without making a payment. When you are ready to proceed, we explain the reservation fee and the payment schedule for your order. All payments under the arrangements described below are made to Corsia, rather than paid in cash to the driver at delivery.
Pay in full: Pay the remaining balance to Corsia after a carrier is assigned, according to your order's payment schedule.
Deposit and balance: Where agreed for your order, pay a deposit after carrier assignment and the remainder before delivery. Your coordinator confirms the amounts and due dates.
Split into three payments: Where available and agreed in advance, divide payment across a deposit, a payment at pickup, and a final payment before delivery.
Before you reserve, ask us to confirm the total price, whether the reservation fee is included in that total, each payment deadline, and the cancellation and refund terms. Submit cancellations in writing. Refund eligibility depends on the written terms that apply to your order.
Quotes are generally valid for about one week. Check the validity period on your individual quote, especially if your dates or shipment details change.
The open-transport planning examples on this page are $579–$789 for trips under 500 miles, $789–$1,189 for 500–1,500 miles, and $1,159–$1,559+ for trips over 1,500 miles. They are illustrative ranges, not verified nationwide averages or a quote for your shipment. Your route, vehicle, available dates, equipment, and carrier demand determine your individual price.
There is no single cheapest season for every route. Demand changes with relocations, seasonal travel, holidays, weather, and direction of travel. If your dates are flexible, ask us to compare possible windows for your route. A winter move is not automatically cheaper than a summer move.
Start planning early, provide accurate vehicle details, and allow flexibility in your pickup dates where possible. Compare open and enclosed service if either could suit your vehicle. Ask about accessible pickup locations and compare what each quote includes. Flexibility may improve the options available, but savings depend on your particular shipment.
No payment is required to request a quote. A $129 reservation fee applies when you proceed with a reservation. After carrier assignment, pay the remaining amount to Corsia under the schedule agreed for your order. Ask your coordinator to confirm the total, how the reservation fee is applied, payment deadlines, and cancellation terms before paying.
Quotes are generally valid for about one week. Check the period stated on your individual quote. Rates depend on the shipment details and carrier market conditions, so contact us if your dates, locations, or vehicle information change.
Yes. You can start with the pickup and destination cities and states, along with the vehicle details and available dates. ZIP codes help us narrow down the route. Before finalizing arrangements, we will need the location and access information required for pickup and delivery. A change in location or access requirements may affect the quote.
Tell us what you are shipping, where it needs to go, and when it can be ready. We will help you understand the options and the cost, with time for the questions that matter to you.
Additional cost to ship a car factors
If the answer is yes, keep in mind that expedited auto transport service costs more. If you need your vehicle picked-up or delivered on an exact date, or by an exact date, expect to pay a premium.
Top load means loading a vehicle on the top deck of the vehicle transport trailer. This ensures against possible leaks from other vehicles, from flying road debris, and it is generally safer.
A correctly quoted rate is a market price that will ship a car now.
Zero upfront fees
We do not require any payment upfront from you to reserve a spot on a car carrier. You can book your order now and pay later. Call our agents now for details and a quote.
Dedicated agent
One of our team members will always be your only point of contact, alongside the driver. You will not be transferred from sales agent to customer service, and carrier to dispatch. You will know the name of your agent.
Market price
We quote market prices to ship your car now. W In this industry a current market price is crucial. Our prices are valid for one week only because market rates fluctuate. It is the nature of the logistics industry.
attention to details
We have over a decade of auto transport experience. Our knowledge, dedication and integrity guarantees exceptional customer service. Our business model is transparent and validated by our growing customer base and 5-star reviews.
5-star rated
Read our customer reviews online. We are family-owned and operated and we take care of our customers. And our 5-star reviews speak volumes. This is why we are considered one of the best car shipping companies in the U.S.
Peace of mind
We educate our customers and make sure they understand how shipping a car works. On our website you will find information about the cost to ship a car, how to prepare a car for shipping, how long it takes to ship a car and more.
When you call to get your cost to ship a car quote, our logistics experts will discuss your options, budget and preferences and give you a current market price to ship a car now.
