Car shipping by state
Alaska car shipping
Shipping a car to or from Alaska combines a land leg to the port with an ocean leg quoted by the steamship line. Expect about $3,530–$4,390 all-in for a sedan from Anchorage to the mainland in October 2026, and 14–24 days including port handling. Source: HaulFare price model, October 2026 edition.
Updated October 2026
$3,530–$4,390
Sedan from Anchorage to the mainland, October 2026
14–24 days
including port handling
4–7 days
on the ocean leg
Cost to ship a car from Alaska
From Anchorage, 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 | 2,762 | $3,530–$4,390 | $4,145–$5,160 |
| Dallas, TX | 3,599 | $3,810–$4,745 | $4,540–$5,650 |
| Orlando, FL | 4,484 | $4,240–$5,275 | $5,150–$6,405 |
| New York City, NY | 3,967 | $3,985–$4,960 | $4,795–$5,965 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 3,971 | $3,990–$4,965 | $4,795–$5,970 |
| Chicago, IL | 3,363 | $3,720–$4,630 | $4,415–$5,495 |
| Columbus, OH | 3,665 | $3,845–$4,780 | $4,585–$5,705 |
| Atlanta, GA | 4,015 | $4,015–$4,995 | $4,830–$6,010 |
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 Alaska
The price model measures Alaska lanes from these metros. An address more than 50 miles from the nearest hub in any state adds up to $175 at that end.
- Anchorage
- Fairbanks
Seasonality in Alaska
From Anchorage to Orlando, the model's lowest month is February ($4,590 midpoint) and its highest is July ($4,950). October 2026 sits 1% below the yearly average.
Jan
$4,615
Feb
$4,590
Mar
$4,685
Apr
$4,760
May
$4,830
Jun
$4,925
Jul
$4,950
Aug
$4,880
Sep
$4,760
Oct (October 2026)
$4,710
Nov
$4,660
Dec
$4,685
- October 2026
- Yearly average
Show as a table
| Month | Price (midpoint) |
|---|---|
| Jan | $4,615 |
| Feb | $4,590 |
| Mar | $4,685 |
| Apr | $4,760 |
| May | $4,830 |
| Jun | $4,925 |
| Jul | $4,950 |
| Aug | $4,880 |
| Sep | $4,760 |
| Oct | $4,710 |
| Nov | $4,660 |
| Dec | $4,685 |
Midpoint, sedan, open carrier, Anchorage to Orlando by month; columns rise above or fall below the yearly average.
How Alaska shipping works
Vehicles ship from Seattle or Tacoma to Anchorage on TOTE or Matson sailings (about 4–7 days), with the Alaska Marine Highway an option for southeast ports; the price model adds $2,300 for the ocean leg on a sedan. Ask for the land leg to the port and the sailing to be quoted as one shipment, and expect strict rules on personal items and fuel level.
Alaska questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Alaska?
In October 2026, a sedan on an open carrier from Anchorage runs $3,530–$5,275 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 Alaska?
Plan on 14–24 days from Anchorage to the mainland, including port handling and about 4–7 days on the ocean leg.
