Car shipping by state
Minnesota car shipping
Shipping a car within Minnesota or to a neighboring state costs about $410–$510 for 250 miles in October 2026; a cross-country move from Minneapolis to Los Angeles runs $1,195–$1,485 open and takes 4–6 days in transit. Carriers concentrate around Minneapolis, 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
$1,195–$1,485
Minneapolis to Los Angeles, open
4–6 days
in transit to Los Angeles
Cost to ship a car from Minnesota
From Minneapolis, 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 | 1,795 | $1,195–$1,485 | $1,695–$2,110 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,019 | $1,040–$1,295 | $1,475–$1,835 |
| Orlando, FL | 1,545 | $1,280–$1,590 | $1,820–$2,260 |
| New York City, NY | 1,199 | $995–$1,240 | $1,415–$1,760 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1,160 | $975–$1,215 | $1,385–$1,725 |
| Chicago, IL | 443 | $590–$735 | $835–$1,040 |
| Columbus, OH | 740 | $765–$950 | $1,085–$1,350 |
| Atlanta, GA | 1,072 | $930–$1,160 | $1,330–$1,650 |
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 Minnesota
The price model measures Minnesota lanes from these metros. An address more than 50 miles from the nearest hub in any state adds up to $175 at that end.
- Minneapolis
Seasonality in Minnesota
From Minneapolis to Orlando, the model's lowest month is March ($1,140 midpoint) and its highest is October ($1,420). October 2026 sits 11% above the yearly average. Minnesota 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 Minnesota do the reverse.
Jan
$1,185
Feb
$1,175
Mar
$1,140
Apr
$1,175
May
$1,205
Jun
$1,350
Jul
$1,360
Aug
$1,325
Sep
$1,260
Oct (October 2026)
$1,420
Nov
$1,395
Dec
$1,410
- October 2026
- Yearly average
Show as a table
| Month | Price (midpoint) |
|---|---|
| Jan | $1,185 |
| Feb | $1,175 |
| Mar | $1,140 |
| Apr | $1,175 |
| May | $1,205 |
| Jun | $1,350 |
| Jul | $1,360 |
| Aug | $1,325 |
| Sep | $1,260 |
| Oct | $1,420 |
| Nov | $1,395 |
| Dec | $1,410 |
Midpoint, sedan, open carrier, Minneapolis to Orlando by month; columns rise above or fall below the yearly average.
Minnesota questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Minnesota?
In October 2026, a sedan on an open carrier from Minneapolis runs $590–$1,590 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 Minnesota?
Carriers cover 400–500 miles a day, so neighboring states take 1–3 days in transit and a cross-country run to Los Angeles 4–6 days, after a 1–5 day pickup window.
