Car shipping by state
Louisiana car shipping
Shipping a car within Louisiana or to a neighboring state costs about $410–$510 for 250 miles in October 2026; a cross-country move from New Orleans to Los Angeles runs $1,240–$1,540 open and takes 5–7 days in transit. Carriers concentrate around New Orleans and Baton Rouge, 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
$1,240–$1,540
New Orleans to Los Angeles, open
5–7 days
in transit to Los Angeles
Cost to ship a car from Louisiana
From New Orleans, 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 | 1,970 | $1,240–$1,540 | $1,755–$2,185 |
| Dallas, TX | 522 | $640–$795 | $905–$1,125 |
| Orlando, FL | 629 | $710–$885 | $1,010–$1,255 |
| New York City, NY | 1,378 | $1,060–$1,320 | $1,510–$1,875 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1,284 | $1,030–$1,280 | $1,465–$1,820 |
| Chicago, IL | 986 | $890–$1,110 | $1,260–$1,570 |
| Columbus, OH | 942 | $870–$1,080 | $1,240–$1,540 |
| Atlanta, GA | 501 | $620–$775 | $880–$1,100 |
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 Louisiana
The price model measures Louisiana lanes from these metros. An address more than 50 miles from the nearest hub in any state adds up to $175 at that end.
- New Orleans
- Baton Rouge
Seasonality in Louisiana
From New Orleans to Orlando, the model's lowest month is February ($750 midpoint) and its highest is July ($865). October 2026 sits 2% below the yearly average.
Jan
$755
Feb
$750
Mar
$780
Apr
$805
May
$830
Jun
$860
Jul
$865
Aug
$845
Sep
$805
Oct (October 2026)
$790
Nov
$775
Dec
$780
- October 2026
- Yearly average
Show as a table
| Month | Price (midpoint) |
|---|---|
| Jan | $755 |
| Feb | $750 |
| Mar | $780 |
| Apr | $805 |
| May | $830 |
| Jun | $860 |
| Jul | $865 |
| Aug | $845 |
| Sep | $805 |
| Oct | $790 |
| Nov | $775 |
| Dec | $780 |
Midpoint, sedan, open carrier, New Orleans to Orlando by month; columns rise above or fall below the yearly average.
Louisiana questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Louisiana?
In October 2026, a sedan on an open carrier from New Orleans runs $620–$1,540 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 Louisiana?
Carriers cover 400–500 miles a day, so neighboring states take 1–3 days in transit and a cross-country run to Los Angeles 5–7 days, after a 1–5 day pickup window.
