Route guide · AL → FL
Shipping a car from Alabama to Florida
Shipping a running sedan from Huntsville to Miami costs about $800–$1,200 on an open carrier and $1,200–$1,800 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #205 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,000
- Road miles
- 860
- Days in transit
- 2–4
- People moving a year
- 12.5K
- Companies at both ends
- 237
City to city
What it costs between Alabama and Florida cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Huntsville, Mobile, Birmingham and Montgomery and Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa — 360 to 860 road miles apart.
| From | Miami | Orlando | Jacksonville | Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $800–$1,200860 mi · 2–4 days | $700–$1,075640 mi · 2–3 days | $625–$1,000500 mi · 1–3 days | $675–$1,075620 mi · 2–3 days |
| Mobile | $725–$1,125690 mi · 2–4 days | $625–$1,000520 mi · 2–3 days | $600–$975450 mi · 1–3 days | $600–$975460 mi · 1–3 days |
| Birmingham | $775–$1,175790 mi · 2–4 days | $650–$1,050570 mi · 2–3 days | $600–$975440 mi · 1–3 days | $650–$1,025540 mi · 2–3 days |
| Montgomery | $725–$1,125690 mi · 2–4 days | $625–$1,000480 mi · 1–3 days | $550–$925360 mi · 1–3 days | $600–$975450 mi · 1–3 days |
A pickup or delivery far from these metros usually adds $75–$150. Quotes move with fuel prices and truck space, so treat these as a yardstick. Price your own addresses →
By vehicle
Price by vehicle type
Huntsville to Miami, 860 miles. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan or small car | $800–$1,200 | $1,200–$1,800 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $900–$1,325 | $1,325–$2,000 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,000–$1,500 | $1,500–$2,250 |
| Pickup truck | $1,025–$1,550 | $1,550–$2,325 |
| Motorcycle | $475–$725 | $725–$1,075 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in June–August (the summer moving peak), running about 8% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Alabama to Florida is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,000 Peak: about $1,075
About this route
Why so many cars go from Alabama to Florida
About 12,450 people moved from Alabama to Florida in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (13,789 in 2023, 11,110 in 2024). That is 12.3% of everyone who left Alabama for another state, making Florida its #2 destination.
Traffic runs both ways — about 16,969 people a year move from Florida back to Alabama — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,000, shipping from Alabama to Florida is among the most expensive routes out of Alabama; Texas ($925) cost less. That works out to about $1.16 a mile.
Distance and transit time
The 860-mile run from Huntsville to Miami takes 2–4 days on a carrier — short enough that driving yourself is a real option. The car heads south-southeast and crosses one time zone — from Central to Eastern time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
On the road
- Hurricane season (June–November) occasionally delays Gulf and Atlantic coast deliveries; carriers will reschedule rather than drive into a storm.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Alabama and Florida, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Alabama
19 companies based in Alabama: 19 carriers, 0 brokers, 47 trucks in total, 12 years in business on average.
- Auto Carriers Inc Horton · 4 trucks · since 2007 · USDOT 1674294
- Hancock Trucking LLC Albertville · 4 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3354139
- Southeast Auto Logistics LLC Attalla · 4 trucks · since 2021 · USDOT 3754721
- Auto Ambulance Falkville · 3 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2034416
- Mray Auto Transport LLC Huntsville · 3 trucks · since 2014 · USDOT 2504407
Delivery end Florida
218 companies based in Florida: 187 carriers, 18 brokers, 1,227 trucks in total, 9 years in business on average.
- Centurion Auto Transport Jacksonville · 239 trucks · since 1992 · USDOT 471614
- Vision Auto Transport Inc Miami · 95 trucks · since 2011 · USDOT 2257988
- Masney Auto Transport Inc Winter Garden · 89 trucks · since 1988 · USDOT 326786
- Cfy Auto Transport Corp Miami · 50 trucks · since 2016 · USDOT 2841696
- Auto Carrier Express Inc Jacksonville · 48 trucks · since 1998 · USDOT 766895
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Alabama to Florida car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Florida's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Alabama to Florida?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $800–$1,200 from Huntsville to Miami (860 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $550–$1,200. An SUV costs about $900–$1,325, a pickup $1,025–$1,550, and an enclosed trailer $1,200–$1,800 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Alabama to Florida?
Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 860-mile trip from Huntsville to Miami. The wait for pickup is separate: typically 1–5 days, or 1–2 days if you pay about 30% more for expedited service.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Alabama to Florida?
January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. If you must ship in peak months, book three to four weeks ahead.
How soon do I have to register my car in Florida after moving?
Florida requires new residents to register within 10 days of becoming a resident. Buy Florida insurance first — the 10 days count from the day you establish residency, such as starting a job or enrolling children in school.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Alabama to Florida?
Driving 860 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $110 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $800–$1,200. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from Alabama to Florida?
Our directory lists 19 companies based in Alabama and 218 based in Florida, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.