Car shipping by state
Utah car shipping
Shipping a car within Utah or to a neighboring state costs about $410–$510 for 250 miles in October 2026; a cross-country move from Salt Lake City to New York City runs $1,330–$1,660 open and takes 6–9 days in transit. Carriers concentrate around Salt Lake 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
$1,330–$1,660
Salt Lake City to New York City, open
6–9 days
in transit to New York City
Cost to ship a car from Utah
From Salt Lake City, 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 | 684 | $740–$920 | $1,050–$1,305 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,178 | $985–$1,225 | $1,400–$1,740 |
| Orlando, FL | 2,260 | $1,320–$1,640 | $1,870–$2,325 |
| New York City, NY | 2,322 | $1,330–$1,660 | $1,890–$2,350 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,266 | $1,320–$1,640 | $1,870–$2,330 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,483 | $1,090–$1,355 | $1,550–$1,925 |
| Columbus, OH | 1,788 | $1,195–$1,485 | $1,690–$2,105 |
| Atlanta, GA | 1,865 | $1,210–$1,505 | $1,725–$2,145 |
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 Utah
The price model measures Utah lanes from these metros. An address more than 50 miles from the nearest hub in any state adds up to $175 at that end.
- Salt Lake City
Seasonality in Utah
From Salt Lake City to Orlando, the model's lowest month is February ($1,390 midpoint) and its highest is July ($1,610). October 2026 sits 2% below the yearly average.
Jan
$1,405
Feb
$1,390
Mar
$1,450
Apr
$1,490
May
$1,535
Jun
$1,595
Jul
$1,610
Aug
$1,565
Sep
$1,490
Oct (October 2026)
$1,465
Nov
$1,435
Dec
$1,450
- October 2026
- Yearly average
Show as a table
| Month | Price (midpoint) |
|---|---|
| Jan | $1,405 |
| Feb | $1,390 |
| Mar | $1,450 |
| Apr | $1,490 |
| May | $1,535 |
| Jun | $1,595 |
| Jul | $1,610 |
| Aug | $1,565 |
| Sep | $1,490 |
| Oct | $1,465 |
| Nov | $1,435 |
| Dec | $1,450 |
Midpoint, sedan, open carrier, Salt Lake City to Orlando by month; columns rise above or fall below the yearly average.
Utah questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Utah?
In October 2026, a sedan on an open carrier from Salt Lake City runs $740–$1,660 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 Utah?
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 6–9 days, after a 1–5 day pickup window.
