MovingPlace Makes Car Shipping Simple
Car Shipping
Add car shipping to your move in minutes. Your dedicated Move Manager handles the details, works around your schedule, and locks in one transparent price. Bundle discounts available.
Dedicated move manager
Vetted & insured carriers
Transparent, upfront pricing
Customer support 7 days / week
Why car shipping is the smart choice
When you're already coordinating a long-distance move, figuring out what to do with your car is one more thing to solve. Here's how your options stack up.
Ship with MovingPlace
Gas & fuelIncluded
Vehicle wear & milesNone
Extra travel daysNone
Complexity & stressLow — we handle it
~$1,000–$1,500
Hands-off, no added stress
Bundle with your long-distance move & save
Drive it yourself
Gas & fuel$150–$400+
Vehicle wear & miles1,000–2,000 miles added
Extra travel days1–2 days
Complexity & stressModerate — extra vehicle to manage
$300–$800
Lowest upfront, highest effort
Tow it on a trailer
Gas & fuel$300–$600+ (lower MPG towing)
Vehicle wear & milesNone — car is towed, not driven
Extra travel days1–2 days, harder driving
Complexity & stressHigh — hitch setup, limited parking, harder to maneuver
$600–$1,200+
Costs more than it looks, hardest to execute
*Cost ranges are estimates based on a typical 1,000–1,500 mile move. Actual costs vary by route, vehicle, and timing.
Why MovingPlace for car shipping?
Long-distance moving is complicated enough. MovingPlace makes every part of your move easier — including getting your car there. Here's how MovingPlace makes car shipping simple.
Your dedicated move manager coordinates everything
From the moment you add car shipping to your move, your dedicated Move Manager takes it from there. They'll work around your schedule, confirm your pickup details, and stay available seven days a week so you always have someone to call.
One transparent price — with bundled savings
Book car shipping with your long-distance move and you'll get one clear, upfront price with bundle discounts available. No hidden fees, no last-minute charges.
Vetted, insured carriers handle your vehicle
We arrange transport through vetted, insured carriers — so your car is in professional hands from pickup to delivery.
How car shipping works with MovingPlace
From quote to delivery, MovingPlace makes car shipping simple so you can focus on your move.
1. Add car shipping to your quote
Add car shipping when you get your long-distance moving quote. We'll give you one transparent, upfront price — no deposit required to get started. Only need a car shipping quote? Call us at (866) 605-9518.
2. Lock in your pickup details
Your dedicated move manager coordinates a vetted, insured carrier and confirms your pickup date and location — all built around your schedule. Full payment due upon pickup.
3. Your vehicle is delivered to your door
Your car is transported on an open carrier and delivered to your new address (or agreed-upon location nearby), typically within 5–7 days of pickup.