The average cost for car shipping to or from Utah is about $595 for distances less than 500 miles, $1055 for distances between 500 and 1500 miles, and $1500+ for distances over 1500 miles.
Distance | Cost |
Less than 100 miles | $450 |
101 to 350 miles | $580 |
351 to 500 miles | $760 |
501 to 800 miles | $916 |
801 to 1200 miles | $1000 |
1201 to 1500 miles | $1250 |
1501 to 1800 miles | $1500 |
1801 to 2200 miles | $1850 |
While the main factor impacting price is the distance of the shipment, there are other factors:
Route: Even over the same distance, one route may be more expensive than another due to logistics and infrastructure. For example, transporting a car from Maine to Arizona may travel the same distance as New York City to Los Angeles, but New York and LA have major ports and more drivers, so the cost per mile may be lower.
Time of Year: Summer has nicer weather and removes some complexity in the shipping process, but it can be more expensive because it’s in high demand. Conversely, shipping in winter is often cheaper because it’s slower, but there may be delays and risks from inclement weather – especially in snowy states like Utah.
Scheduling: Booking as early as possible gives a shipper time to plan your shipment and coordinate dates. The more flexible you can be, the better, as strict delivery times are more difficult to accommodate last minute or during busy seasons.
Make and Model: Smaller cars weigh less than large trucks or SUV, often with lower shipping costs. Oversized vehicles may need special accommodations to ship, leading to higher prices.
Type of Transport: Choosing open-air trailers is more economical, but they leave your vehicle more vulnerable to road conditions than an enclosed trailer would be.
