Route guide · CO → NY
Shipping a car from Colorado to New York
Shipping a running sedan from Denver to New York costs about $1,125–$1,625 on an open carrier and $1,700–$2,425 in an enclosed trailer, with 4–7 days in transit. It ranks #153 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,375
- Road miles
- 1,920
- Days in transit
- 4–7
- People moving a year
- 6.5K
- Companies at both ends
- 74
City to city
What it costs between Colorado and New York cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Pueblo and New York, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse — 1,600 to 1,930 road miles apart.
| From | New York | Buffalo | Rochester | Syracuse |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $1,125–$1,6251,920 mi · 4–7 days | $1,050–$1,5001,610 mi · 4–6 days | $1,075–$1,5251,680 mi · 4–7 days | $1,100–$1,5501,770 mi · 4–7 days |
| Colorado Springs | $1,125–$1,6251,930 mi · 4–7 days | $1,050–$1,5001,620 mi · 4–6 days | $1,075–$1,5251,700 mi · 4–7 days | $1,100–$1,5751,790 mi · 4–7 days |
| Fort Collins | $1,125–$1,6251,920 mi · 4–7 days | $1,050–$1,5001,600 mi · 4–6 days | $1,050–$1,5251,670 mi · 4–7 days | $1,075–$1,5501,760 mi · 4–7 days |
| Pueblo | $1,125–$1,6251,930 mi · 4–7 days | $1,050–$1,5001,630 mi · 4–6 days | $1,075–$1,5251,710 mi · 4–7 days | $1,100–$1,5751,790 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 New York, 1,920 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 | $1,125–$1,625 | $1,700–$2,425 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,275–$1,800 | $1,900–$2,725 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,400–$2,025 | $2,125–$3,025 |
| Pickup truck | $1,475–$2,100 | $2,200–$3,150 |
| Motorcycle | $675–$975 | $1,025–$1,450 |
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 Colorado to New York is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,375 Peak: about $1,475
About this route
Why so many cars go from Colorado to New York
About 6,548 people moved from Colorado to New York in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5,110 in 2023, 7,985 in 2024). That is 3.1% of everyone who left Colorado for another state.
Traffic runs both ways — about 5,044 people a year move from New York back to Colorado — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,375, shipping from Colorado to New York costs more than sending a car to Virginia ($1,350) and North Carolina ($1,275) but less than to Florida ($1,400). That works out to about 72¢ a mile — long hauls cost less per mile because loading and paperwork are spread over more distance.
Distance and transit time
At roughly 1,920 road miles, Denver to New York is a cross-country haul. Federal hours-of-service rules cap truck drivers at 11 hours behind the wheel a day, so plan on 4–7 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
- 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 Colorado and New York, 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 New York
58 companies based in New York: 44 carriers, 7 brokers, 458 trucks in total, 11 years in business on average.
- Acar Trucking LLC Brooklyn · 270 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4116994
- Bibi Carrier LLC Port Jervis · 42 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3438799
- GZZ Logistics Inc Staten Island · 9 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3476017
- Blue Cat Logistic Inc Brooklyn · 8 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4050399
- East Coast Auto Transport Inc Fort Ann · 7 trucks · since 1987 · USDOT 296156
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Colorado to New York car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and New York's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Colorado to New York?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,125–$1,625 from Denver to New York (1,920 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $1,050–$1,625. An SUV costs about $1,275–$1,800, a pickup $1,475–$2,100, and an enclosed trailer $1,700–$2,425 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Colorado to New York?
Transit is usually 4–7 days after pickup for the 1,920-mile trip from Denver to New York. 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 New York?
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 New York after moving?
New York requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. You can apply by mail from out of state; allow about six weeks for plates and documents.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Colorado to New York?
Driving 1,920 miles takes about 4 days: roughly $250 in gas and 3 nights of hotels and meals (about $420). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,125–$1,625. Add wear on the car and 4 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Colorado to New York?
Our directory lists 16 companies based in Colorado and 58 based in New York, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.