Car shipping by state
Montana car shipping
Shipping a car within Montana or to a neighboring state costs about $410–$510 for 250 miles in October 2026; a cross-country move from Billings to New York City runs $1,265–$1,575 open and takes 5–8 days in transit. Carriers concentrate around Billings and Missoula, 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
$1,265–$1,575
Billings to New York City, open
5–8 days
in transit to New York City
Cost to ship a car from Montana
From Billings, 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 | 1,132 | $965–$1,200 | $1,370–$1,700 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,289 | $1,030–$1,280 | $1,465–$1,820 |
| Orlando, FL | 2,235 | $1,310–$1,630 | $1,860–$2,315 |
| New York City, NY | 2,073 | $1,265–$1,575 | $1,795–$2,235 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,032 | $1,250–$1,555 | $1,780–$2,210 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,264 | $1,020–$1,270 | $1,450–$1,805 |
| Columbus, OH | 1,588 | $1,130–$1,405 | $1,600–$1,995 |
| Atlanta, GA | 1,790 | $1,195–$1,485 | $1,690–$2,105 |
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 Montana
The price model measures Montana lanes from these metros. An address more than 50 miles from the nearest hub in any state adds up to $175 at that end.
- Billings
- Missoula
Seasonality in Montana
From Billings to Orlando, the model's lowest month is February ($1,385 midpoint) and its highest is July ($1,600). October 2026 sits 2% below the yearly average.
Jan
$1,400
Feb
$1,385
Mar
$1,440
Apr
$1,485
May
$1,530
Jun
$1,585
Jul
$1,600
Aug
$1,560
Sep
$1,485
Oct (October 2026)
$1,455
Nov
$1,425
Dec
$1,440
- October 2026
- Yearly average
Show as a table
| Month | Price (midpoint) |
|---|---|
| Jan | $1,400 |
| Feb | $1,385 |
| Mar | $1,440 |
| Apr | $1,485 |
| May | $1,530 |
| Jun | $1,585 |
| Jul | $1,600 |
| Aug | $1,560 |
| Sep | $1,485 |
| Oct | $1,455 |
| Nov | $1,425 |
| Dec | $1,440 |
Midpoint, sedan, open carrier, Billings to Orlando by month; columns rise above or fall below the yearly average.
Montana questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Montana?
In October 2026, a sedan on an open carrier from Billings runs $965–$1,630 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 Montana?
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 5–8 days, after a 1–5 day pickup window.
