Route guide · AZ → MO
Shipping a car from Arizona to Missouri
Shipping a running sedan from Phoenix to Kansas City costs about $950–$1,350 on an open carrier and $1,425–$2,025 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #188 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,150
- Road miles
- 1,230
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 5.3K
- Companies at both ends
- 71
City to city
What it costs between Arizona and Missouri cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma and Flagstaff and Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield and Columbia — 1,150 to 1,680 road miles apart.
| From | Kansas City | St. Louis | Springfield | Columbia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $950–$1,3501,230 mi · 3–5 days | $1,025–$1,4501,490 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3501,280 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,4001,370 mi · 3–6 days |
| Tucson | $950–$1,3501,220 mi · 3–5 days | $1,000–$1,4501,470 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3501,250 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,4001,350 mi · 3–6 days |
| Yuma | $1,000–$1,4251,420 mi · 3–6 days | $1,075–$1,5251,680 mi · 4–7 days | $1,000–$1,4501,470 mi · 3–6 days | $1,025–$1,4751,550 mi · 4–6 days |
| Flagstaff | $900–$1,3001,150 mi · 3–5 days | $1,000–$1,4251,420 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3501,220 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3751,290 mi · 3–5 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
Phoenix to Kansas City, 1,230 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 | $950–$1,350 | $1,425–$2,025 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,050–$1,500 | $1,575–$2,250 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,175–$1,675 | $1,775–$2,525 |
| Pickup truck | $1,225–$1,750 | $1,825–$2,625 |
| Motorcycle | $575–$800 | $850–$1,200 |
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 Arizona to Missouri is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,150 Peak: about $1,225
About this route
Why so many cars go from Arizona to Missouri
About 5,297 people moved from Arizona to Missouri in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5,699 in 2023, 4,895 in 2024). That is 2.8% of everyone who left Arizona for another state.
Traffic runs both ways — about 5,312 people a year move from Missouri back to Arizona — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,150, shipping from Arizona to Missouri costs more than sending a car to Oregon ($1,125) and Texas ($1,075) but less than to Washington ($1,175) and Minnesota ($1,225). That works out to about 93¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Your car spends 3–5 days on the road for the roughly 1,230 miles from Phoenix to Kansas City, after a pickup window of a few days while the carrier assembles a full load. The car heads east-northeast and crosses one time zone — from Mountain to Central time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
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.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Arizona and Missouri, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Arizona
41 companies based in Arizona: 30 carriers, 5 brokers, 154 trucks in total, 13 years in business on average.
- Motor Car Auto Carriers Inc Glendal · 45 trucks · since 2000 · USDOT 915692
- Auto-Matic Auto Carriers LLC Tucson · 23 trucks · since 2009 · USDOT 1965940
- J&S Transportation Tucson · 14 trucks · since 2000 · USDOT 911585
- Zemo Auto Transport LLC Peoria · 6 trucks · since 2015 · USDOT 2781497
- J & J Auto Transport LLC Litchfield Park · 5 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3244816
Delivery end Missouri
30 companies based in Missouri: 30 carriers, 0 brokers, 456 trucks in total, 14 years in business on average.
- Redbird Carriers and Fastrack Auto Transport Saint Louis · 265 trucks · since 1984 · USDOT 251582
- CNS Transportation LLC Warrensburg · 49 trucks · since 2025 · USDOT 4371608
- Smith Auto Transport Strafford · 34 trucks · since 2013 · USDOT 2368130
- Passport Transport Lebanon · 23 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2043860
- Reliable Transport LLC Springfield · 8 trucks · since 2011 · USDOT 2205331
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Arizona to Missouri car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Missouri's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Arizona to Missouri?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $950–$1,350 from Phoenix to Kansas City (1,230 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $900–$1,525. An SUV costs about $1,050–$1,500, a pickup $1,225–$1,750, and an enclosed trailer $1,425–$2,025 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Arizona to Missouri?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,230-mile trip from Phoenix to Kansas City. 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 Arizona to Missouri?
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 Missouri after moving?
Missouri requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Title and register at any Missouri license office or by mail.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Arizona to Missouri?
Driving 1,230 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $160 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $950–$1,350. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Arizona to Missouri?
Our directory lists 41 companies based in Arizona and 30 based in Missouri, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.