Car shipping by state
Tennessee car shipping
Shipping a car within Tennessee or to a neighboring state costs about $410–$510 for 250 miles in October 2026; a cross-country move from Nashville to Los Angeles runs $1,275–$1,585 open and takes 5–8 days in transit. Carriers concentrate around Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville, 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
$1,275–$1,585
Nashville to Los Angeles, open
5–8 days
in transit to Los Angeles
Cost to ship a car from Tennessee
From Nashville, 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 | 2,096 | $1,275–$1,585 | $1,805–$2,245 |
| Dallas, TX | 727 | $755–$940 | $1,075–$1,340 |
| Orlando, FL | 724 | $755–$940 | $1,075–$1,340 |
| New York City, NY | 895 | $850–$1,060 | $1,205–$1,500 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 806 | $800–$995 | $1,140–$1,415 |
| Chicago, IL | 497 | $620–$775 | $880–$1,090 |
| Columbus, OH | 417 | $570–$710 | $815–$1,015 |
| Atlanta, GA | 268 | $430–$540 | $610–$760 |
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 Tennessee
The price model measures Tennessee lanes from these metros. An address more than 50 miles from the nearest hub in any state adds up to $175 at that end.
- Nashville
- Memphis
- Knoxville
Seasonality in Tennessee
From Nashville to Orlando, the model's lowest month is February ($800 midpoint) and its highest is July ($925). October 2026 sits 2% below the yearly average.
Jan
$805
Feb
$800
Mar
$830
Apr
$855
May
$885
Jun
$915
Jul
$925
Aug
$900
Sep
$855
Oct (October 2026)
$840
Nov
$825
Dec
$830
- October 2026
- Yearly average
Show as a table
| Month | Price (midpoint) |
|---|---|
| Jan | $805 |
| Feb | $800 |
| Mar | $830 |
| Apr | $855 |
| May | $885 |
| Jun | $915 |
| Jul | $925 |
| Aug | $900 |
| Sep | $855 |
| Oct | $840 |
| Nov | $825 |
| Dec | $830 |
Midpoint, sedan, open carrier, Nashville to Orlando by month; columns rise above or fall below the yearly average.
Tennessee questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Tennessee?
In October 2026, a sedan on an open carrier from Nashville runs $430–$1,585 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 Tennessee?
Carriers cover 400–500 miles a day, so neighboring states take 1–3 days in transit and a cross-country run to Los Angeles 5–8 days, after a 1–5 day pickup window.
