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

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,175–$1,700 from Phoenix to Charlotte (2,100 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $1,175–$1,825. An SUV costs about $1,325–$1,900, a pickup $1,525–$2,200, and an enclosed trailer $1,775–$2,550 for a sedan.

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

Transit is usually 5–8 days after pickup for the 2,100-mile trip from Phoenix to Charlotte. Getting the car picked up takes another 1–5 days on a standard booking; expedited pickup within 1–2 days costs about 30% more.

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

January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. Whatever the month, a flexible pickup date booked 2–3 weeks out gets the best price.

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

North Carolina requires new residents to register within 60 days of becoming a resident. Get your North Carolina driver license first; out-of-state insurance policies are not accepted.

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

Driving 2,100 miles takes about 5 days: roughly $270 in gas and 4 nights of hotels and meals (about $560). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,175–$1,700. Add wear on the car and 5 days off work, and the two come out close.

Which car shipping companies go from Arizona to North Carolina?

Our directory lists 34 companies based in Arizona and 25 based in North Carolina, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 190 that ship nationwide.

Arizona to North Carolina Car Shipping: Cost & Time (2026)

Car shipping from Arizona to North Carolina

Car transport from Arizona to North Carolina runs 2,100 road miles between the biggest metros. Shipping a running sedan from Phoenix to Charlotte costs about $1,175–$1,700 on an open carrier and $1,775–$2,550 in an enclosed trailer, with 5–8 days in transit. It ranks #170 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

$1,450

Road miles

2,100

Days in transit

5–8

People moving a year

6.0K

Companies at both ends

From	Charlotte	Raleigh	Greensboro	Fayetteville
Phoenix	$1,175–$1,7002,100 mi · 5–8 days	$1,225–$1,7502,240 mi · 5–8 days	$1,200–$1,7252,160 mi · 5–8 days	$1,225–$1,7502,220 mi · 5–8 days
Tucson	$1,175–$1,6752,050 mi · 5–8 days	$1,200–$1,7252,190 mi · 5–8 days	$1,175–$1,7002,110 mi · 5–8 days	$1,200–$1,7252,170 mi · 5–8 days
Yuma	$1,250–$1,7752,280 mi · 5–8 days	$1,275–$1,8252,420 mi · 5–9 days	$1,250–$1,8002,340 mi · 5–9 days	$1,275–$1,8252,400 mi · 5–9 days
Flagstaff	$1,175–$1,6752,040 mi · 5–8 days	$1,200–$1,7252,180 mi · 5–8 days	$1,175–$1,7002,100 mi · 5–8 days	$1,200–$1,7252,170 mi · 5–8 days

Charlotte

Raleigh

Greensboro

Fayetteville

Phoenix

$1,175–$1,7002,100 mi · 5–8 days

$1,225–$1,7502,240 mi · 5–8 days

$1,200–$1,7252,160 mi · 5–8 days

$1,225–$1,7502,220 mi · 5–8 days

Tucson

$1,175–$1,6752,050 mi · 5–8 days

$1,200–$1,7252,190 mi · 5–8 days

$1,175–$1,7002,110 mi · 5–8 days

$1,200–$1,7252,170 mi · 5–8 days

Yuma

$1,250–$1,7752,280 mi · 5–8 days

$1,275–$1,8252,420 mi · 5–9 days

$1,250–$1,8002,340 mi · 5–9 days

$1,275–$1,8252,400 mi · 5–9 days

Flagstaff

$1,175–$1,6752,040 mi · 5–8 days

$1,200–$1,7252,180 mi · 5–8 days

$1,175–$1,7002,100 mi · 5–8 days

$1,200–$1,7252,170 mi · 5–8 days

Price by vehicle type

Phoenix to Charlotte, 2,100 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	$1,175–$1,700	$1,775–$2,550
Midsize SUV or crossover	$1,325–$1,900	$1,975–$2,850
Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition)	$1,475–$2,125	$2,225–$3,175
Pickup truck	$1,525–$2,200	$2,300–$3,300
Motorcycle	$700–$1,025	$1,075–$1,525

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 North Carolina is January–May and September–November.

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cheapest: about $1,450 Peak: about $1,550

About this route

Why so many cars go from Arizona to North Carolina

About 5,980 people moved from Arizona to North Carolina in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (6,443 in 2023, 5,516 in 2024). That is 3.2% of everyone who left Arizona for another state.

Traffic runs both ways — about 6,540 people a year move from North Carolina back to Arizona — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.

How the price compares

At a typical $1,450, shipping from Arizona to North Carolina costs more than sending a car to Michigan ($1,400) and Ohio ($1,375) but less than to Florida ($1,525) and New York ($1,600). That works out to about 69¢ a mile — long hauls cost less per mile because loading and paperwork are spread over more distance.

Distance and transit time

At roughly 2,100 road miles, Phoenix to Charlotte is a cross-country haul. Federal hours-of-service rules cap truck drivers at 11 hours behind the wheel a day, so plan on 5–8 days in transit once the car is loaded. The car heads east-northeast and crosses 2 time zones — from Mountain to Eastern time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.

On the road

Trucks usually take the southern route across the desert Southwest, which stays open all winter — one reason this lane runs on schedule year-round.