Car shipping by state
Maine car shipping
Shipping a car within Maine or to a neighboring state costs about $410–$510 for 250 miles in October 2026; a cross-country move from Portland to Los Angeles runs $1,565–$1,950 open and takes 7–10 days in transit. Carriers concentrate around Portland, 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
$1,565–$1,950
Portland to Los Angeles, open
7–10 days
in transit to Los Angeles
Cost to ship a car from Maine
From Portland, 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 | 3,100 | $1,565–$1,950 | $2,230–$2,770 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,906 | $1,405–$1,745 | $1,995–$2,480 |
| Orlando, FL | 1,431 | $1,240–$1,540 | $1,760–$2,190 |
| New York City, NY | 350 | $520–$645 | $740–$920 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 450 | $595–$740 | $845–$1,055 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,048 | $925–$1,150 | $1,310–$1,630 |
| Columbus, OH | 830 | $815–$1,015 | $1,155–$1,440 |
| Atlanta, GA | 1,206 | $1,000–$1,245 | $1,420–$1,765 |
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 Maine
The price model measures Maine lanes from these metros. An address more than 50 miles from the nearest hub in any state adds up to $175 at that end.
- Portland
Seasonality in Maine
From Portland to Orlando, the model's lowest month is March ($1,100 midpoint) and its highest is October ($1,375). October 2026 sits 11% above the yearly average. Maine is a snowbird origin in the price model: lanes south to states such as Texas, Florida and Arizona price 15% higher from October to December and 7% lower from March to May; lanes north into Maine do the reverse.
Jan
$1,150
Feb
$1,135
Mar
$1,100
Apr
$1,135
May
$1,170
Jun
$1,305
Jul
$1,315
Aug
$1,280
Sep
$1,220
Oct (October 2026)
$1,375
Nov
$1,350
Dec
$1,365
- October 2026
- Yearly average
Show as a table
| Month | Price (midpoint) |
|---|---|
| Jan | $1,150 |
| Feb | $1,135 |
| Mar | $1,100 |
| Apr | $1,135 |
| May | $1,170 |
| Jun | $1,305 |
| Jul | $1,315 |
| Aug | $1,280 |
| Sep | $1,220 |
| Oct | $1,375 |
| Nov | $1,350 |
| Dec | $1,365 |
Midpoint, sedan, open carrier, Portland to Orlando by month; columns rise above or fall below the yearly average.
Maine questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Maine?
In October 2026, a sedan on an open carrier from Portland runs $520–$1,950 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 Maine?
Carriers cover 400–500 miles a day, so neighboring states take 1–3 days in transit and a cross-country run to Los Angeles 7–10 days, after a 1–5 day pickup window.
