Car shipping by state
Colorado car shipping
Shipping a car within Colorado or to a neighboring state costs about $410–$510 for 250 miles in October 2026; a cross-country move from Denver to New York City runs $1,225–$1,525 open and takes 5–7 days in transit. Carriers concentrate around Denver and Colorado Springs, 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
$1,225–$1,525
Denver to New York City, open
5–7 days
in transit to New York City
Cost to ship a car from Colorado
From Denver, 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 | 979 | $885–$1,105 | $1,260–$1,570 |
| Dallas, TX | 782 | $790–$980 | $1,115–$1,390 |
| Orlando, FL | 1,828 | $1,200–$1,495 | $1,710–$2,130 |
| New York City, NY | 1,920 | $1,225–$1,525 | $1,740–$2,165 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1,858 | $1,210–$1,505 | $1,720–$2,140 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,083 | $940–$1,170 | $1,330–$1,660 |
| Columbus, OH | 1,373 | $1,060–$1,315 | $1,505–$1,870 |
| Atlanta, GA | 1,428 | $1,075–$1,340 | $1,530–$1,905 |
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 Colorado
The price model measures Colorado lanes from these metros. An address more than 50 miles from the nearest hub in any state adds up to $175 at that end.
- Denver
- Colorado Springs
Seasonality in Colorado
From Denver to Orlando, the model's lowest month is February ($1,270 midpoint) and its highest is July ($1,470). October 2026 sits 2% below the yearly average.
Jan
$1,285
Feb
$1,270
Mar
$1,325
Apr
$1,365
May
$1,405
Jun
$1,455
Jul
$1,470
Aug
$1,430
Sep
$1,365
Oct (October 2026)
$1,335
Nov
$1,310
Dec
$1,325
- October 2026
- Yearly average
Show as a table
| Month | Price (midpoint) |
|---|---|
| Jan | $1,285 |
| Feb | $1,270 |
| Mar | $1,325 |
| Apr | $1,365 |
| May | $1,405 |
| Jun | $1,455 |
| Jul | $1,470 |
| Aug | $1,430 |
| Sep | $1,365 |
| Oct | $1,335 |
| Nov | $1,310 |
| Dec | $1,325 |
Midpoint, sedan, open carrier, Denver to Orlando by month; columns rise above or fall below the yearly average.
Colorado questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Colorado?
In October 2026, a sedan on an open carrier from Denver runs $790–$1,525 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 Colorado?
Carriers cover 400–500 miles a day, so neighboring states take 1–3 days in transit and a cross-country run to New York City 5–7 days, after a 1–5 day pickup window.
