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Quick answer: shipping a standard car to or from Florida on an open carrier costs about $800 to $1,200 from New York or New Jersey, $800 to $1,100 from Texas, Illinois or Ohio, and $1,200 to $1,700 from California. Inside Florida, most routes run $250 to $500. Transit after pickup is 2 to 4 days from the Northeast and 7 to 9 days from the West Coast. Prices rise 10 to 25 percent during the October–November and April–May snowbird peaks.

How much does Florida car shipping cost in 2026?

Florida is the busiest car shipping destination in the country, which keeps prices competitive on the I-95 and I-75 corridors. The tables show typical NIKI ranges for a running vehicle on an open carrier with a flexible pickup window.

Estimated cost to ship a car within Florida
RouteMilesSedanSUV / truckTransit
Miami ↔ Orlando235$250–$400$320–$4801 day
Miami ↔ Tampa280$250–$400$320–$5001 day
Miami ↔ Jacksonville345$350–$500$420–$6001–2 days
Orlando ↔ Jacksonville140$250–$350$300–$4201 day
Pensacola ↔ Miami675$550–$750$650–$9002 days
Estimated cost to ship a car between Florida and other states
Origin or destinationSedanSUV / truckEnclosed
Georgia or the Carolinas$450–$700$550–$850$750–$1,100
Virginia, Maryland or DC$650–$950$800–$1,100$1,000–$1,500
New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania$800–$1,200$950–$1,400$1,300–$1,900
Massachusetts or Connecticut$900–$1,300$1,050–$1,500$1,400–$2,000
Ohio, Michigan or Illinois$800–$1,100$950–$1,300$1,300–$1,800
Texas$800–$1,100$950–$1,300$1,300–$1,800
Colorado or Arizona$1,000–$1,400$1,200–$1,650$1,600–$2,300
California or Washington$1,200–$1,700$1,400–$2,000$1,900–$2,700

Estimates checked October 2026 for a running vehicle with a 3 to 5 day pickup window, outside snowbird peaks. Inoperable vehicles add $150 to $300. The Keys, the Panhandle and rural addresses may add a meeting point or a surcharge. Your written NIKI quote is the price that governs.

What changes your Florida price

  • Direction and season. Southbound trucks are full in October and November; northbound in April and May. Shipping against the flow is cheaper.
  • Corridor vs off-route. I-95, I-75, I-4 and I-10 have carriers every day. The Keys, Naples south of I-75, and the Panhandle west of Tallahassee take a detour.
  • Gated communities. Most 55-plus and HOA communities do not admit a 75-foot truck; a meeting point at the clubhouse or a nearby lot avoids a surcharge.
  • Vehicle size. Lifted trucks, long vans and golf-cart trailers take extra trailer space.

What a NIKI quote includes

  • Door-to-door pickup and delivery, or a confirmed meeting point
  • Fuel, tolls (including Florida Turnpike) and the carrier's cargo insurance
  • One carrier assignment with the carrier's name and insurance certificate
  • 30-day price lock under the TruePrice Guarantee

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Florida car shipping routes: distance, transit time and price

Transit starts when the car is loaded. Add a 1 to 5 day pickup window before it. Carriers average about 400 miles a day with required rest stops.

Map of NIKI car shipping routes into and out of Florida
Popular routes from Florida
RouteDistanceTransit after pickupTypical priceYour shipment
Florida to New York1,233 miles3–5 days$800–$1,200Get quote
Florida to Texas870 miles2–4 days$800–$1,100Get quote
Florida to California2,657 miles7–9 days$1,200–$1,700Get quote
Florida to Illinois852 miles2–4 days$800–$1,100Get quote
Florida to Ohio826 miles2–4 days$800–$1,100Get quote
Florida to Virginia759 miles2–3 days$650–$950Get quote
Florida to Colorado1,617 miles4–6 days$1,000–$1,400Get quote
Florida to Arizona1,882 miles5–7 days$1,000–$1,400Get quote
Florida to Washington2,969 miles7–10 days$1,300–$1,800Get quote
Florida to Oregon2,909 miles7–10 days$1,300–$1,800Get quote

Distances are road miles from Orlando. Expedited pickup guarantees the pickup date; it does not shorten the drive.

Snowbird car shipping: Florida's two busy seasons

Roughly a million seasonal residents move to Florida each winter, and most of them want their own car waiting. That creates two peaks: southbound from mid-October through November and northbound from late March through May. During those weeks carriers on I-95 and I-75 sell out days ahead and prices rise 10 to 25 percent.

  • Book 2 to 3 weeks ahead for a pickup in the peak; 1 week is enough the rest of the year.
  • Ship a few days before you fly. The car arrives in 2 to 4 days from the Northeast, so a pickup the week before your flight means it is waiting when you land.
  • Gated community? Tell us the clubhouse or a nearby shopping center; most Florida 55-plus communities will not admit a car carrier.
  • Two cars or a golf cart? Multi-vehicle bookings get a lower per-unit rate on the same truck.

Snowbird car shipping details and season discounts

Most popular snowbird lanes

  • New York, New Jersey and Connecticut ↔ Palm Beach, Broward and Naples
  • Boston ↔ Sarasota, Fort Myers and Naples
  • Ohio, Michigan and Illinois ↔ Tampa Bay, The Villages and Fort Myers
  • Pennsylvania ↔ Jacksonville, Daytona and the Space Coast
  • Ontario and Quebec ↔ Southeast Florida (cross-border arranged separately)
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How does Florida auto shipping work?

Three stages, one coordinator. The same person books, dispatches and tracks your shipment.

  1. Booking and planning

    Give us the vehicle, both addresses and the first available date. Mention lifts, oversized tires, lowered suspension, roof racks or a non-running engine before accepting the quote. If the car is at a dealership or auction, confirm it is paid and released. You get the pickup window, payment terms and cancellation terms in writing.

  2. Pickup and inspection

    The driver walks the car with you, records its condition on the bill of lading, and you both sign. Photograph every panel in daylight first. Keep the bill of lading and the driver's number until delivery.

  3. Transport and delivery

    Track the shipment online or call your coordinator. At delivery, compare the car with your pickup photos before signing; anything new goes on the delivery report. Pay the driver the balance by the method in your confirmation.

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Open, enclosed, cross-country or expedited: which Florida service fits?

Open carrier transport

The standard 8 to 10 car trailer you see on I-95. Lowest cost, fastest to schedule, and right for daily drivers, SUVs and pickups. The car is exposed to weather for the trip, as it would be on the road. Open transport details.

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Enclosed carrier transport

A covered trailer with liftgates for low ground clearance. Choose it for classics, exotics, fresh paint, or anything you don't want in Florida summer sun and afternoon storms for three days. Adds 40 to 70 percent. Enclosed transport details.

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Cross-country shipping

Florida to the West Coast in 7 to 9 days on one carrier, with no mileage, wear or hotel nights on your own car. Give the receiving contact a delivery window and a backup person. Cross-country details.

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Need the pickup on a fixed day? Expedited auto transport guarantees the pickup date for a premium. Compare open vs enclosed costs before choosing.

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Florida ports: shipping a car to Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and overseas

Florida is the gateway for nearly every car that sails to Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. NIKI trucks the car from any address in the state to the port, books the sailing and gives you one itinerary.

  • Jacksonville (JAXPORT): weekly roll-on/roll-off sailings to San Juan; the main Puerto Rico gateway for the Southeast.
  • Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale): Caribbean, Central and South America, and container service to Europe.
  • PortMiami: Caribbean and Latin America; convenient for South Florida pickups.
  • Hawaii: cars truck to Long Beach or Oakland, then sail; NIKI quotes the whole trip as one price.

Port shipments have stricter rules than road moves: the car must be empty, at a quarter tank or less, with original title or lien letter. Puerto Rico car transport · Florida to Hawaii · International

Florida to Puerto Rico at a glance

  • $900 to $1,400 for a sedan from Jacksonville to San Juan, port to port
  • 3 to 5 day sailing, plus 2 to 4 business days of port processing
  • Door pickup anywhere in Florida added as one line on the quote
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Military car shipping in Florida

Florida hosts more than 20 installations and three of the busiest PCS gateways in the Southeast. PCS orders usually cover one privately owned vehicle through the government program; NIKI ships the second car, a motorcycle, or any vehicle the orders do not cover, at a military discount and timed to your report date. We coordinate off-base meeting points where the carrier cannot clear the gate. Military car shipping details.

  • NAS Jacksonville
  • NS Mayport
  • MacDill AFB
  • Eglin AFB
  • Tyndall AFB
  • Hurlburt Field
  • NAS Pensacola
  • NAS Whiting Field
  • Patrick SFB
  • Cape Canaveral SFS
  • Homestead ARB
  • NAS Key West

Students and travel nurses

UF, FSU, UCF, USF, FIU and Miami move-in weeks in August and move-out in May are the busiest in-state lanes; book two weeks ahead for campus pickups. Travel nurses on 13-week Florida contracts are a large share of our inbound customers; we time pickup to the contract start and ship the car home at the end. Student shipping · Travel nurse shipping

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Dealership, auction and online purchase pickups in Florida

Manheim Orlando is the largest wholesale auction in the United States, and Florida's dealer inventory draws buyers from every state. NIKI picks up daily from Manheim Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Jacksonville, from Copart, IAA and ADESA yards, and from franchise and independent dealerships statewide.

  • Auctions: we need the lot number, your buyer number or a gate release, and proof of payment. Most yards charge storage after 3 to 5 business days, so book before the sale closes.
  • Dealerships: give us the sales contact and the hours the car can be released. The dealer signs the bill of lading on your behalf.
  • Online purchases (Carvana, Vroom, Bring a Trailer, private sellers): we coordinate with the seller directly and send you the pickup photos.

Online car buyer shipping · Auction transport for businesses · Dealership programs

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Shipping an electric vehicle in Florida

EVs ship on standard open or enclosed carriers. Carriers ask for a 25 to 50 percent charge, cables removed from the car, and the tow-mode procedure for your model. Heavier EVs such as the Cybertruck, Hummer EV and Rivian R1T may take two trailer positions. Tell your coordinator the car is electric so the right rules apply.

How to prepare your vehicle for Florida car transport

  • Photograph every panel, the roof, wheels and odometer in daylight on pickup day.
  • Clear the car. Up to about 100 pounds of soft items below the window line is usually tolerated on road moves but is never insured; nothing in a car going to a port.
  • Quarter tank of fuel or less; EVs at the charge level the carrier specifies.
  • Fix leaks and check the battery. A car that will not start is quoted as inoperable.
  • Remove or secure accessories: bike racks, roof boxes, antennas, loose spoilers. Fold in mirrors.
  • Remove the SunPass transponder so you are not billed for the truck's tolls.
  • One key for the driver, alarm off, and any immobilizer instructions written down.
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Receiving your vehicle and registering it in Florida

At delivery

Meet the driver at a spot a 75-foot truck can reach; in gated communities that is usually the clubhouse or a nearby lot. Walk the car with the driver, compare it to your pickup photos, write any new damage on the delivery report before signing, and keep a copy. Count keys and accessories against the pickup record.

Title, registration and VIN check

New residents must register within 10 days of starting work, enrolling children in school or establishing residency. Out-of-state vehicles need a VIN and odometer verification (form HSMV 82042) by an officer, licensed dealer or notary, plus proof of Florida PIP and property-damage insurance. Florida has no emissions or safety inspection. Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Hurricane season

June through November. When a storm is forecast, carriers pause pickups in affected counties and port terminals close for a few days. Your coordinator reschedules at no charge and tells you the new window as soon as roads reopen. Check FL511 for closures.

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Six ways to pay less for car shipping in Florida

  1. Open carrier unless the car's value or clearance needs enclosed.
  2. A 3 to 5 day pickup window instead of a single date; flexible loads fill empty spots and cost less.
  3. Ship against the snowbird flow, or outside the October–November and April–May peaks.
  4. Meet on the corridor. A truck-accessible lot near I-95 or I-75 avoids a gated-community detour.
  5. Ship two cars together for a lower per-car rate.
  6. Ask for the military, student, senior or snowbird discount; it is not applied automatically.

Why ship instead of drive?

New York to Miami is about 19 hours of driving: two long days, roughly $200 in fuel and tolls, a hotel night, meals and 1,300 miles of wear. Shipping costs about the same, and you fly in three hours.

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Florida car shipping questions, answered

How much does it cost to ship a car to or from Florida?

Open-carrier shipping of a standard sedan runs about $800 to $1,200 between Florida and New York or New Jersey, $800 to $1,100 to Texas or Illinois, and $1,200 to $1,700 to California. Inside Florida, Miami to Orlando is about $250 to $400 and Miami to Jacksonville $350 to $500. SUVs, trucks, enclosed trailers and inoperable vehicles cost more.

What is the cheapest way to ship a car in Florida?

Open transport with a 3 to 5 day pickup window on the I-95 or I-75 corridor. Shipping against the snowbird flow, meeting the carrier at a truck-accessible lot instead of a gated community, and avoiding the October–November and April–May peaks all lower the price.

How long does it take to ship a car from Florida?

Transit after pickup is usually 1 day within Florida, 2 to 4 days to the Northeast, Texas or the Midwest, 4 to 6 days to the Mountain states, and 7 to 9 days to California or the Pacific Northwest. Add a 1 to 5 day pickup window before transit starts, longer at snowbird peak.

When is snowbird season for car shipping to Florida?

Inbound demand peaks from mid-October through November and outbound from late March through May. Carriers fill up and prices rise 10 to 25 percent in those windows, so book two to three weeks ahead. NIKI runs dedicated northbound and southbound snowbird capacity every season.

Does NIKI ship cars to Florida during hurricane season?

Yes. Hurricane season runs June through November. When a storm is forecast, carriers may pause pickups in the affected counties for a few days and the port terminals close. Your coordinator reschedules at no charge and tells you the new window as soon as roads reopen.

Can I ship a car from Florida to Puerto Rico or overseas?

Yes. NIKI trucks the car to Jacksonville (JAXPORT), Port Everglades or PortMiami and books the sailing. Jacksonville is the main gateway to Puerto Rico; Port Everglades and Miami handle the Caribbean, South America and Europe.

Do I need a Florida VIN verification or inspection when I bring my car in?

Out-of-state vehicles need a VIN and odometer verification (form HSMV 82042) by a law-enforcement officer, licensed dealer or notary before Florida title and registration. Florida has no emissions or safety test. New residents must register within 10 days of starting work, enrolling children in school or establishing residency.

Does NIKI pick up from Florida auctions and dealerships?

Yes. We pick up daily from Manheim Orlando, Manheim Tampa, Manheim Fort Lauderdale, Copart, IAA and ADESA locations and from dealerships statewide. The car must be paid for and released; we need the lot number, buyer number or release contact before dispatch.

Can I ship an electric vehicle to or from Florida?

Yes, on standard open or enclosed carriers. Carriers ask for a 25 to 50 percent charge, cables removed from the car and the tow-mode procedure for your model. Heavy EVs may take two trailer positions, which affects the price.

Can I put personal items in my car?

Most carriers tolerate up to about 100 pounds of soft items in the trunk or below the window line, but they are not covered by cargo insurance. Never ship documents, valuables or electronics in the car, and nothing in a vehicle headed to a port.

Is my car insured during transport?

Every carrier NIKI dispatches carries cargo insurance, and you receive the certificate before pickup. Damage is covered when it is noted on the bill of lading at delivery, so inspect the car with the driver and compare it to your pickup photos before signing.

How far in advance should I book Florida car shipping?

One to two weeks is ideal in normal months and two to three weeks during snowbird peaks. Same-week pickup is often possible in Miami, Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville; the Keys, the Panhandle and rural addresses need more lead time.

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Florida car shipping routes and locations

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Shipping to Florida (47 states)
Shipping from Florida (48 destinations)

Florida cities by region

Miami-Dade
Broward County
Palm Beach & Treasure Coast
Tampa Bay
Orlando & Central Florida
Southwest Florida
Space Coast & Daytona
Jacksonville & Northeast
Tallahassee & Panhandle

Written by the NIKI Auto Transport dispatch team. Prices and transit figures reviewed against current carrier rates. Last updated .

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