How much does it cost to ship a car from Arizona to Colorado?

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $725–$1,125 from Phoenix to Denver (690 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $625–$1,200. An SUV costs about $800–$1,250, a pickup $925–$1,450, and an enclosed trailer $1,075–$1,675 for a sedan.

How long does it take to ship a car from Arizona to Colorado?

Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 690-mile trip from Phoenix to Denver. Before that, allow 1–5 days for a carrier to be assigned — or pay roughly 30% extra to have it collected within 48 hours.

When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Arizona to Colorado?

January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.

How soon do I have to register my car in Colorado after moving?

Colorado requires new residents to register within 90 days of becoming a resident. You need Colorado insurance before you register; late fees are $25 a month, up to $100.

Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Arizona to Colorado?

Driving 690 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $90 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $725–$1,125. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.

Which car shipping companies go from Arizona to Colorado?

Our directory lists 34 companies based in Arizona and 13 based in Colorado, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 190 that ship nationwide.

Car Transport Arizona to Colorado: Cost & Time (2026)

Car shipping from Arizona to Colorado

Car transport from Arizona to Colorado runs 690 road miles between the biggest metros. Shipping a running sedan from Phoenix to Denver costs about $725–$1,125 on an open carrier and $1,075–$1,675 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #206 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.

Prices updated October 2026 · Estimates, not quotes · Calculate for your car →

Open carrier, sedan

$925

Road miles

690

Days in transit

2–4

People moving a year

11.1K

Companies at both ends

From	Denver	Colorado Springs	Fort Collins	Pueblo
Phoenix	$725–$1,125690 mi · 2–4 days	$700–$1,100650 mi · 2–3 days	$750–$1,150730 mi · 2–4 days	$675–$1,075620 mi · 2–3 days
Tucson	$750–$1,150740 mi · 2–4 days	$725–$1,100680 mi · 2–4 days	$750–$1,150780 mi · 2–4 days	$700–$1,100650 mi · 2–3 days
Yuma	$800–$1,200870 mi · 2–4 days	$775–$1,175830 mi · 2–4 days	$800–$1,200900 mi · 2–4 days	$775–$1,175810 mi · 2–4 days
Flagstaff	$650–$1,050570 mi · 2–3 days	$650–$1,025540 mi · 2–3 days	$675–$1,075610 mi · 2–3 days	$625–$1,000520 mi · 2–3 days

Denver

Colorado Springs

Fort Collins

Pueblo

Phoenix

$725–$1,125690 mi · 2–4 days

$700–$1,100650 mi · 2–3 days

$750–$1,150730 mi · 2–4 days

$675–$1,075620 mi · 2–3 days

Tucson

$750–$1,150740 mi · 2–4 days

$725–$1,100680 mi · 2–4 days

$750–$1,150780 mi · 2–4 days

$700–$1,100650 mi · 2–3 days

Yuma

$800–$1,200870 mi · 2–4 days

$775–$1,175830 mi · 2–4 days

$800–$1,200900 mi · 2–4 days

$775–$1,175810 mi · 2–4 days

Flagstaff

$650–$1,050570 mi · 2–3 days

$650–$1,025540 mi · 2–3 days

$675–$1,075610 mi · 2–3 days

$625–$1,000520 mi · 2–3 days

Price by vehicle type

Phoenix to Denver, 690 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	$725–$1,125	$1,075–$1,675
Midsize SUV or crossover	$800–$1,250	$1,200–$1,875
Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition)	$900–$1,400	$1,350–$2,100
Pickup truck	$925–$1,450	$1,400–$2,175
Motorcycle	$425–$675	$650–$1,000

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 Arizona to Colorado is January–May and September–November.

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Dec

Cheapest: about $925 Peak: about $1,000

About this route

Why so many cars go from Arizona to Colorado

About 11,070 people moved from Arizona to Colorado in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (12,378 in 2023, 9,762 in 2024). That is 5.9% of everyone who left Arizona for another state, making Colorado its #3 destination.

Traffic runs both ways — about 9,314 people a year move from Colorado back to Arizona — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.

How the price compares

At a typical $925, shipping from Arizona to Colorado costs more than sending a car to California ($775) but less than to Texas ($1,075) and Oregon ($1,125). That works out to about $1.34 a mile — short runs cost more per mile because the fixed cost of loading and unloading weighs more.

Distance and transit time

At about 690 road miles, Phoenix to Denver takes 2–4 days by carrier; a driver may deliver the same day if your car is the last one loaded. The car heads northeast and stays on Mountain time the whole way.

On the road

The route crosses mountain passes in the West; from November to March, snow and chain laws can hold trucks for a day or two.