Car Shipping by State (2026): Costs & Best Carriers for All 50 States
This is the index of our 50-state car shipping guides. Each linked page covers real 2026 prices to and from that state, common routes in and out, transit times, and the carriers who actually serve it. We also publish dedicated specialty pages for Alaska and Hawaii, which are RoRo or barge shipments rather than standard auto transport.
How to use this page
Auto transport pricing is route-driven, not address-driven. Within a state, prices vary by major metro area (more carriers, lower prices) versus rural pickup or delivery (fewer carriers, $50–$200 premium). Each state page covers the metros, the seasonal swings, and the carriers most active in that state.
For a specific origin-to-destination price, see our routes hub with 20 of the most-shipped US lanes.
Browse states by region
Northeast
Connecticut • Delaware • Maine • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Hampshire • New Jersey • New York • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island • Vermont
Southeast
Alabama • Florida • Georgia • North Carolina • South Carolina • Virginia • West Virginia
South
Arkansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Mississippi • Oklahoma • Tennessee • Texas
Midwest
Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas • Michigan • Minnesota • Missouri • Nebraska • North Dakota • Ohio • South Dakota • Wisconsin
Mountain
Colorado • Idaho • Montana • Utah • Wyoming
Southwest
Arizona • Nevada • New Mexico
West Coast
California • Oregon • Washington
Specialty
Alaska • Hawaii • Shipping to Alaska • Shipping to Hawaii
Specialty: Alaska & Hawaii
Shipping a car to Alaska or Hawaii isn’t standard auto transport — it’s a multi-leg shipment that typically uses RoRo (roll-on/roll-off) vessels or barges plus a domestic land carrier to reach the port. Costs run several times higher than continental shipping, and timing depends on sailing schedules rather than driver availability.
- Alaska Car Shipping (state overview)
- Shipping a Car to Alaska (specialty guide)
- Hawaii Car Shipping (state overview)
- Shipping a Car to Hawaii (specialty guide)
What every state guide covers
- Real 2026 cost ranges for inbound and outbound shipping, by distance band.
- Transit times from major metros to common destination states.
- Seasonal patterns — snowbird, summer slack, hurricane and winter-weather effects.
- Carriers most active in the state with notes on coverage strength.
- FAQs specific to that state — common origin questions, common destination questions.
Best carriers nationwide
| Carrier | Best for | Review |
|---|---|---|
| Sherpa Auto Transport | Locked-price quotes, first-time shippers, high-value cars | Read review |
| AutoStar Transport Express | Long-haul cross-country and hard-lane coverage | Read review |
| RoadRunner Auto Transport | Fast quote turnaround, broad carrier network | Read review |
| AmeriFreight | Stackable discounts (military, students, seniors, first responders) | Read review |
| Easy Auto Ship | Door-to-door with no surcharge, family multi-vehicle moves | Read review |
None of these placements are paid. See our ranking methodology.
Related hubs
Routes
20 top state-to-state corridors with real prices.
By Vehicle Type
Trucks, SUVs, classics, motorcycles, multi-car.
Carrier Reviews
Independent reviews of the carriers serving every state.
Cost Guide
The master cost guide with national benchmarks.