Car shipping by state
Missouri car shipping
Shipping a car within Missouri or to a neighboring state costs about $410–$510 for 250 miles in October 2026; a cross-country move from St. Louis to Los Angeles runs $1,215–$1,510 open and takes 5–7 days in transit. Carriers concentrate around St. Louis and Kansas City, 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
$1,215–$1,510
St. Louis to Los Angeles, open
5–7 days
in transit to Los Angeles
Cost to ship a car from Missouri
From St. Louis, 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 | 1,871 | $1,215–$1,510 | $1,725–$2,145 |
| Dallas, TX | 646 | $720–$895 | $1,020–$1,270 |
| Orlando, FL | 1,016 | $905–$1,125 | $1,285–$1,595 |
| New York City, NY | 1,029 | $910–$1,130 | $1,290–$1,605 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 953 | $875–$1,085 | $1,240–$1,545 |
| Chicago, IL | 328 | $500–$620 | $705–$880 |
| Columbus, OH | 495 | $615–$765 | $880–$1,090 |
| Atlanta, GA | 552 | $660–$825 | $935–$1,165 |
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 Missouri
The price model measures Missouri lanes from these metros. An address more than 50 miles from the nearest hub in any state adds up to $175 at that end.
- St. Louis
- Kansas City
Seasonality in Missouri
From St. Louis to Orlando, the model's lowest month is February ($955 midpoint) and its highest is July ($1,105). October 2026 sits 2% below the yearly average.
Jan
$965
Feb
$955
Mar
$995
Apr
$1,025
May
$1,055
Jun
$1,095
Jul
$1,105
Aug
$1,075
Sep
$1,025
Oct (October 2026)
$1,005
Nov
$985
Dec
$995
- October 2026
- Yearly average
Show as a table
| Month | Price (midpoint) |
|---|---|
| Jan | $965 |
| Feb | $955 |
| Mar | $995 |
| Apr | $1,025 |
| May | $1,055 |
| Jun | $1,095 |
| Jul | $1,105 |
| Aug | $1,075 |
| Sep | $1,025 |
| Oct | $1,005 |
| Nov | $985 |
| Dec | $995 |
Midpoint, sedan, open carrier, St. Louis to Orlando by month; columns rise above or fall below the yearly average.
Missouri questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Missouri?
In October 2026, a sedan on an open carrier from St. Louis runs $500–$1,510 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 Missouri?
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.
