Car shipping by state
Kansas car shipping
Shipping a car within Kansas or to a neighboring state costs about $410–$510 for 250 miles in October 2026; a cross-country move from Wichita to New York City runs $1,095–$1,360 open and takes 4–6 days in transit. Carriers concentrate around Wichita and Overland Park, 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
$1,095–$1,360
Wichita to New York City, open
4–6 days
in transit to New York City
Cost to ship a car from Kansas
From Wichita, 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 | 1,409 | $1,070–$1,335 | $1,520–$1,895 |
| Dallas, TX | 426 | $580–$720 | $825–$1,025 |
| Orlando, FL | 1,318 | $1,040–$1,295 | $1,475–$1,835 |
| New York City, NY | 1,490 | $1,095–$1,360 | $1,555–$1,930 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1,417 | $1,070–$1,335 | $1,525–$1,900 |
| Chicago, IL | 697 | $745–$925 | $1,060–$1,315 |
| Columbus, OH | 928 | $865–$1,075 | $1,230–$1,530 |
| Atlanta, GA | 914 | $860–$1,070 | $1,220–$1,520 |
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 Kansas
The price model measures Kansas lanes from these metros. An address more than 50 miles from the nearest hub in any state adds up to $175 at that end.
- Wichita
- Overland Park
Seasonality in Kansas
From Wichita to Orlando, the model's lowest month is February ($1,100 midpoint) and its highest is July ($1,270). October 2026 sits 2% below the yearly average.
Jan
$1,110
Feb
$1,100
Mar
$1,145
Apr
$1,180
May
$1,215
Jun
$1,260
Jul
$1,270
Aug
$1,240
Sep
$1,180
Oct (October 2026)
$1,155
Nov
$1,135
Dec
$1,145
- October 2026
- Yearly average
Show as a table
| Month | Price (midpoint) |
|---|---|
| Jan | $1,110 |
| Feb | $1,100 |
| Mar | $1,145 |
| Apr | $1,180 |
| May | $1,215 |
| Jun | $1,260 |
| Jul | $1,270 |
| Aug | $1,240 |
| Sep | $1,180 |
| Oct | $1,155 |
| Nov | $1,135 |
| Dec | $1,145 |
Midpoint, sedan, open carrier, Wichita to Orlando by month; columns rise above or fall below the yearly average.
Kansas questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Kansas?
In October 2026, a sedan on an open carrier from Wichita runs $580–$1,360 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 Kansas?
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 4–6 days, after a 1–5 day pickup window.
