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Average Car Shipping
Cost Per Mile by Distance

The average car shipping cost per mile depends on several factors, including total distance, vehicle size, open or enclosed transport, and time of year. Use the table below to see estimated pricing ranges based on common shipping distances.

Distance (miles)
Avg. price per mile
Example Distance
Price
0 - 500
$1.56
385 miles
$599 - $699
500 - 1000
$1.04
722 miles
$699 - $799
1000 - 1500
$0.66
1387 miles
$899 - $969
1500 - 2000
$0.63
1647 miles
$999 - $1099
2000 - 2500
$0.49
2030 miles
$999 - $1099
2500 - 3000
$0.43
2811 miles
$1199 - $1299
3000 +
0.46
3227 miles
$1499 - $1599
Distance (miles)
Avg. price per mile
Example Distance
Price
0 - 500
$1.56
385 miles
$599 - $699
500 - 1000
$1.04
722 miles
$699 - $799
1000 - 1500
$0.66
1387 miles
$899 - $969
1500 - 2000
$0.63
1647 miles
$999 - $1099
2000 - 2500
$0.49
2030 miles
$999 - $1099
2500 - 3000
$0.43
2811 miles
$1199 - $1299
3000 +
0.46
3227 miles
$1499 - $1599
Prices vary based on season, vehicle type, and availability.

What Affects
The Car Shipping Price?

What you pay depends on distance, vehicle size, transport type and carrier availability. Enter your route above for an estimate that fits your shipment.

The average car shipping cost per mile depends on several factors, including total distance, vehicle size, open or enclosed transport, and time of year. Use the table below to see estimated pricing ranges based on common shipping distances.

distance
Longer distances reduce cost per mile but increase total price.
vehicle type
SUVs and trucks cost more due to size and weight.
time of year
Snowbird season and summer months have higher demand.
enclosed
Enclosed offers added protection and costs more.

The total shipping distance is one of the biggest pricing factors. While longer routes typically reduce the cost per mile, the overall price increases as more miles are traveled and more carrier time is required.

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Why Thousands Trust
Rivalane for Auto Transport

Licensed, insured, and trusted nationwide. Rivalane arranges safe, transparent, and professionally coordinated auto transport across the United States.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
‍Mark Nash
I needed to ship a large SUV (private car) from Boston to Charlotte, and found Rivalane through online search (I also wanted to avoid the big, national companies). Kris Wolf worked with me to find the carrier to pick up and deliver the car in the timeframe I desired.
★★★★★
Sveta Fomina
Anthony was amazing to work with! He made my transportation experience smooth . I’ve had some difficult experiences with other companies before, but Rivalane truly exceeded my expectations. My car arrived in California exactly as planned on time and in perfect condition. Highly recommend their service!
★★★★★
Diego Sacramento
I spoke with a lot of companies before reaching out to Rivalane. All the other companies I didn’t feel confident with. This company seemed clear, straight forward and professional. My driver was very helpful, and stayed in contact with me all the time. I had already left when he picked up my car with my family and I give them 5 stars. Thank you 😊
★★★★★
Gappsi Giuseppe Abbrancati
I was recommended Rivalane by a friend who had a great experience transporting their car, and I’m really glad I chose them too. They helped transport my car from Commack, New York to Florida, and the entire process was smooth and stress free. Their professionalism and communication stood out, and I always felt informed and confident that my car was in good hands. I highly recommend Rivalane to anyone looking for reliable and professional vehicle transport services.
★★★★★
Alexandra Negrea
They took care of my favorite little car, transporting it from South Carolina to Long Island, New York. I am very happy with the service I received from Rivalane.
Everything went well, and I felt at ease knowing my car was in good hands. A special shoutout to Antony he is the best! He was helpful, professional, and made the whole experience fast. Highly recommend!
★★★★★
Mai Emma
I like how they have the price upfront, and customer service is top tier. I hope more people would know and trust their vehicles with Rivalane. Shout out to Anthony for assisting me countless times, and I hope the best for the company ❤ ❤❤❤❤
★★★★★
Kerri-Ann Swaby
Jose C. was the most conscientious, polite, patient, respectable, amicable, punctual & vivacious delivery driver in the entire world. He truly went above & beyond for my husband & I by allowing me patiently go in to panic mode and reassured me all will be well as he waited on me. If he can be cloned, please get the process rolling because many people would benefit from his amazing worth ethic and dedicated mannerisms.
★★★★★
Olena Horoshko
I had such a great experience with this company. This was my first time shipping my car so I was really nervous. They were very on top of communication and provided me all the information and updates throughout the process. Driver was so professional and kind Definitely worth going through with Rivalane.
★★★★★
Diana Pasko
Rivalane is the best. My car was shipped from Florida to Chicago. it showed up a day early and in great condition. The driver was nice and professional. The price couldn’t be beat. Highly recommended. Great service. Thank you so much!

Key things to know before shipping a car in US

Rivalane makes vehicle transport straightforward and stress-free. We coordinate nationwide car shipping through licensed, insured carriers, with clear pricing, reliable timelines, and full coverage from pickup to delivery.

You can start with a quick price check using the Rivalane calculator to see real pricing for your route in under a minute, then move forward knowing a dedicated team stays involved every step of the way.

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