Car shipping by state
Alabama car shipping
Shipping a car within Alabama or to a neighboring state costs about $410–$510 for 250 miles in October 2026; a cross-country move from Birmingham to Los Angeles runs $1,280–$1,590 open and takes 5–8 days in transit. Carriers concentrate around Birmingham, Huntsville and Mobile, so pickups there get the fastest windows. Source: HaulFare price model, October 2026 edition.
Updated October 2026
$410–$510
About 250 miles, sedan, open, October 2026
$1,280–$1,590
Birmingham to Los Angeles, open
5–8 days
in transit to Los Angeles
Cost to ship a car from Alabama
From Birmingham, sedan, hub to hub, October 2026. For your exact ZIPs, use the cost calculator or the transit time estimator; the cost guide explains the model.
| Destination | Miles | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,122 | $1,280–$1,590 | $1,820–$2,260 |
| Dallas, TX | 684 | $740–$920 | $1,050–$1,305 |
| Orlando, FL | 555 | $660–$825 | $940–$1,170 |
| New York City, NY | 1,016 | $905–$1,125 | $1,285–$1,595 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 922 | $860–$1,070 | $1,225–$1,525 |
| Chicago, IL | 684 | $740–$920 | $1,050–$1,305 |
| Columbus, OH | 581 | $680–$845 | $970–$1,205 |
| Atlanta, GA | 175 | $350–$435 | $500–$620 |
Estimates from the HaulFare price model 2026.09-seed, October 2026. Ranges, not quotes; our licensed transport partner confirms the actual price.
Carrier hubs in Alabama
The price model measures Alabama lanes from these metros. An address more than 50 miles from the nearest hub in any state adds up to $175 at that end.
- Birmingham
- Huntsville
- Mobile
Seasonality in Alabama
From Birmingham to Orlando, the model's lowest month is February ($700 midpoint) and its highest is July ($810). October 2026 sits 2% below the yearly average.
Jan
$705
Feb
$700
Mar
$730
Apr
$750
May
$770
Jun
$800
Jul
$810
Aug
$785
Sep
$750
Oct (October 2026)
$735
Nov
$720
Dec
$730
- October 2026
- Yearly average
Show as a table
| Month | Price (midpoint) |
|---|---|
| Jan | $705 |
| Feb | $700 |
| Mar | $730 |
| Apr | $750 |
| May | $770 |
| Jun | $800 |
| Jul | $810 |
| Aug | $785 |
| Sep | $750 |
| Oct | $735 |
| Nov | $720 |
| Dec | $730 |
Midpoint, sedan, open carrier, Birmingham to Orlando by month; columns rise above or fall below the yearly average.
Alabama questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Alabama?
In October 2026, a sedan on an open carrier from Birmingham runs $350–$1,590 to the eight destinations in the price table, depending on distance. Enclosed transport adds about 42% to the price model's estimate.
How long does it take to ship a car from Alabama?
Carriers cover 400–500 miles a day, so neighboring states take 1–3 days in transit and a cross-country run to Los Angeles 5–8 days, after a 1–5 day pickup window.
