Car shipping by state
Idaho car shipping
Shipping a car within Idaho or to a neighboring state costs about $410–$510 for 250 miles in October 2026; a cross-country move from Boise to New York City runs $1,380–$1,720 open and takes 6–9 days in transit. Carriers concentrate around Boise, 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
$1,380–$1,720
Boise to New York City, open
6–9 days
in transit to New York City
Cost to ship a car from Idaho
From Boise, 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 | 791 | $790–$985 | $1,125–$1,400 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,519 | $1,105–$1,370 | $1,565–$1,950 |
| Orlando, FL | 2,577 | $1,395–$1,735 | $1,985–$2,470 |
| New York City, NY | 2,533 | $1,380–$1,720 | $1,960–$2,440 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,487 | $1,370–$1,700 | $1,940–$2,415 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,708 | $1,170–$1,455 | $1,660–$2,065 |
| Columbus, OH | 2,026 | $1,250–$1,555 | $1,775–$2,205 |
| Atlanta, GA | 2,162 | $1,290–$1,605 | $1,830–$2,280 |
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 Idaho
The price model measures Idaho lanes from these metros. An address more than 50 miles from the nearest hub in any state adds up to $175 at that end.
- Boise
Seasonality in Idaho
From Boise to Orlando, the model's lowest month is February ($1,475 midpoint) and its highest is July ($1,705). October 2026 sits 2% below the yearly average.
Jan
$1,490
Feb
$1,475
Mar
$1,535
Apr
$1,585
May
$1,630
Jun
$1,690
Jul
$1,705
Aug
$1,660
Sep
$1,585
Oct (October 2026)
$1,550
Nov
$1,520
Dec
$1,535
- October 2026
- Yearly average
Show as a table
| Month | Price (midpoint) |
|---|---|
| Jan | $1,490 |
| Feb | $1,475 |
| Mar | $1,535 |
| Apr | $1,585 |
| May | $1,630 |
| Jun | $1,690 |
| Jul | $1,705 |
| Aug | $1,660 |
| Sep | $1,585 |
| Oct | $1,550 |
| Nov | $1,520 |
| Dec | $1,535 |
Midpoint, sedan, open carrier, Boise to Orlando by month; columns rise above or fall below the yearly average.
Idaho questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Idaho?
In October 2026, a sedan on an open carrier from Boise runs $790–$1,735 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 Idaho?
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 6–9 days, after a 1–5 day pickup window.
