Route guide · CO → FL
Shipping a car from Colorado to Florida
Shipping a running sedan from Denver to Miami costs about $1,150–$1,675 on an open carrier and $1,750–$2,500 in an enclosed trailer, with 5–8 days in transit. It ranks #75 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,425
- Road miles
- 2,030
- Days in transit
- 5–8
- People moving a year
- 11.6K
- Companies at both ends
- 234
City to city
What it costs between Colorado and Florida cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Pueblo and Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa — 1,670 to 2,070 road miles apart.
| From | Miami | Orlando | Jacksonville | Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $1,150–$1,6752,030 mi · 5–8 days | $1,100–$1,5751,840 mi · 4–7 days | $1,075–$1,5501,720 mi · 4–7 days | $1,100–$1,5751,790 mi · 4–7 days |
| Colorado Springs | $1,150–$1,6501,990 mi · 4–8 days | $1,100–$1,5751,800 mi · 4–7 days | $1,075–$1,5251,690 mi · 4–7 days | $1,075–$1,5501,750 mi · 4–7 days |
| Fort Collins | $1,175–$1,6752,070 mi · 5–8 days | $1,125–$1,6001,870 mi · 4–7 days | $1,075–$1,5501,760 mi · 4–7 days | $1,100–$1,5751,830 mi · 4–7 days |
| Pueblo | $1,150–$1,6251,960 mi · 4–7 days | $1,100–$1,5501,780 mi · 4–7 days | $1,050–$1,5251,670 mi · 4–7 days | $1,075–$1,5501,720 mi · 4–7 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
Denver to Miami, 2,030 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 | $1,150–$1,675 | $1,750–$2,500 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,300–$1,875 | $1,950–$2,800 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,450–$2,075 | $2,175–$3,125 |
| Pickup truck | $1,500–$2,150 | $2,250–$3,250 |
| Motorcycle | $700–$1,000 | $1,050–$1,500 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in December (snowbird season, when retirees ship cars south for the winter and the holidays), running about 20% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Colorado to Florida is February–May and September.
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Cheapest: about $1,400 Peak: about $1,700
About this route
Why so many cars go from Colorado to Florida
About 11,608 people moved from Colorado to Florida in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (13,264 in 2023, 9,951 in 2024). That is 5.6% of everyone who left Colorado for another state, making Florida its #3 destination.
Traffic runs both ways — about 12,675 people a year move from Florida back to Colorado — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,400, shipping from Colorado to Florida is among the most expensive routes out of Colorado; New York ($1,375) and Virginia ($1,350) cost less. 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 2,030 road miles, Denver to Miami 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-southeast 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
- The route crosses mountain passes in the West; from November to March, snow and chain laws can hold trucks for a day or two.
- 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 Colorado and Florida, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Colorado
16 companies based in Colorado: 16 carriers, 1 brokers, 269 trucks in total, 10 years in business on average.
- Supreme Auto Transport Inc Longmont · 207 trucks · since 2000 · USDOT 912923
- TK Auto Trans Inc Aurora · 22 trucks · since 2013 · USDOT 2388239
- Sterling Auto Carriers Inc Montrose · 6 trucks · since 2015 · USDOT 2777033
- Your Auto Express Aurora · 5 trucks · since 2021 · USDOT 3705965
- Amiron Auto Trans LLC Commerce City · 4 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 2961725
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
Colorado 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 Colorado to Florida?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,150–$1,675 from Denver to Miami (2,030 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $1,050–$1,675. An SUV costs about $1,300–$1,875, a pickup $1,500–$2,150, and an enclosed trailer $1,750–$2,500 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Colorado to Florida?
Transit is usually 5–8 days after pickup for the 2,030-mile trip from Denver to Miami. 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 Colorado to Florida?
February–May and September is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 20% 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 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 Colorado to Florida?
Driving 2,030 miles takes about 5 days: roughly $260 in gas and 4 nights of hotels and meals (about $560). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,150–$1,675. Add wear on the car and 5 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Colorado to Florida?
Our directory lists 16 companies based in Colorado and 218 based in Florida, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.