Open car transport
The industry standard — the same trucks dealerships use. Around 95% of vehicles ship this way, and it's the most affordable door-to-door option.
Nationwide Car Shipping & Door-to-Door Auto Transport
Ship Station Auto Transport moves personal and business vehicles in all 50 states with A+ rated logistics partners, all-in pricing, with a deposit charged only when your carrier is dispatched.
- ✓ Open & enclosed carriers
- ✓ $1,000,000 cargo insurance
- ✓ Door-to-door delivery
Instant all-in quote
See your real rate in seconds — no teaser prices.
Deposit due at dispatch
Once a carrier is assigned and dispatch is confirmed, your deposit is charged and applied to the booking. The remaining balance is COD to the driver at delivery.
Price lock guarantee
The rate we quote is the rate you pay.
USDOT licensed & bonded
Fully compliant auto transport brokerage.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,200+ shipments
A+ rated partners
50 states served
Door-to-door delivery
Live specialist support
A+ rated partners
We only dispatch fully vetted logistics partners with a proven safety record.
4.8★ carrier network
Our carrier network averages 4.8 stars across Google and Trustpilot.
$1M cargo insurance
Every carrier we dispatch carries a minimum $1,000,000 in cargo insurance.
25+ years door to door
Over two decades coordinating personal and business vehicle transport.
Services
Every kind of vehicle, every route
Cars, SUVs, trucks, motorcycles, classics and inoperable vehicles — quoted accurately the first time.
Enclosed auto transport
Fully covered trailers for classic, luxury, exotic and high-value vehicles. Maximum protection from weather and road debris.
Non-running vehicles
Winch-equipped carriers for inoperable, project and salvage vehicles. Tell us the condition up front and we dispatch the right truck.
Snowbird & seasonal
Florida and Arizona routes every week. Book your season ahead of time and lock the rate before the rush.
Dealer & business fleets
Multi-car moves, auction pickups and corporate relocations with one dedicated point of contact for the whole load.
Motorcycles & oversized
Bikes, lifted trucks, dually pickups and oversized SUVs — quoted accurately the first time, no surprise size fees.
Why Us
One dedicated specialist, start to finish
You get a direct line to the person handling your shipment — not a call center. We coordinate dispatch, keep you posted on driver progress, and hold the rate we quote you.
- ✓Real, all-in pricing built from live carrier rates
- ✓Deposit charged only after a carrier is assigned to your exact dates
- ✓Deposit applied to your booking, with the remaining balance COD to the driver at delivery
- ✓Driver name and progress updates through delivery
- ✓Pickup and delivery inspection on every load
50
States served door to door
1–3
Days transit under 500 miles
$1M
Minimum carrier cargo insurance
$0
Due at booking
Testimonials
What customers say
Real shipments from customers across all 50 states.
The communication was fantastic. Shipped my Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the driver kept me updated the whole way. Everything went exactly as planned.
JB
Jason Baker
Los Angeles, CA → Houston, TX
I needed my Mazda CX-5 shipped ASAP and Ship Station Auto Transport got it done quickly and professionally. Open trailer, great driver, no last-minute charges.
NW
Nicolas Watson
Seattle, WA → Dallas, TX
I was nervous about shipping my classic Camaro, but they handled it like pros. Enclosed trailer, fast delivery and constant updates.
AO
Austin Orr
Tampa, FL → Chicago, IL
They delivered my Ram in an open carrier, the driver was early, and my truck arrived spotless. Fantastic job start to finish.
CH
Cliff Hogan
Dallas, TX → Phoenix, AZ
Booked last minute and still got a competitive rate. Way better than the broker I used before.
HM
Henry Murphy
Dallas, TX → Los Angeles, CA
Pricing was upfront, the quote held all the way through pickup, and the car arrived two days early.
LN
Lachlan Nguyen
Chicago, IL → Miami, FL
Pricing
How car shipping is priced
Two transport methods, distance-based pricing, no hidden fees. Quotes are built from live carrier rates on your route.
Most popular
Open carrier
The industry standard — same trucks dealerships use. Around 95% of vehicles ship this way.
- Short distance 0–500 miles
- $1.75–$2.25 per mile
- Medium distance 500–1,500 miles
- $1.40–$1.75 per mile
- Long distance 1,500+ miles
- $1.25–$1.50 per mile
Premium
Enclosed carrier
Fully covered transport for classic, luxury, exotic and high-value vehicles. Maximum protection.
- Short distance 0–500 miles
- $2.25–$3.00 per mile
- Medium distance 500–1,500 miles
- $1.85–$2.25 per mile
- Long distance 1,500+ miles
- $1.60–$2.00 per mile
Non-running vehicle? Add roughly $150–$200 — winch-load pickup included. Expedited 24–48 hour pickup typically runs $299–$400 more on the same route.
Process
How it works
1
Get your all-in quote
Give us the route, the vehicle and your dates. We price it from live carrier rates — no teaser numbers.
2
Lock your rate
No money now. Once a carrier is assigned and dispatch is confirmed, a deposit is charged and applied to your booking. The remaining balance is paid COD to the driver at delivery.
3
Carrier assigned & dispatched
We only dispatch A+ rated, fully vetted logistics partners with a minimum $1,000,000 in cargo insurance.
4
Door-to-door delivery
The driver calls ahead for pickup and delivery, and you get updates the whole way to your door.
Areas served
Car shipping in all 50 states
Alabama car shippingArizona car shippingArkansas car shippingCalifornia car shippingColorado car shippingConnecticut car shippingDelaware car shippingFlorida car shippingGeorgia car shippingHawaii car shippingIdaho car shippingIllinois car shipping
FAQ
Common questions
It depends on distance, vehicle size, transport method and season. Open transport runs roughly $1.25–$2.25 per mile and enclosed runs $1.60–$3.00 per mile. Call (813) 320-6263 for an exact all-in rate on your route.
Our network
On the road, every day
From open multi-car haulers to fully enclosed trailers, our vetted carrier network covers every route and every vehicle type.
Ready to ship your vehicle?
Call now for an all-in rate on your route, or send us your details and a specialist will get right back to you.