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

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,050–$1,475 from Denver to Charlotte (1,590 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $1,025–$1,550. An SUV costs about $1,175–$1,675, a pickup $1,350–$1,925, and an enclosed trailer $1,550–$2,225 for a sedan.

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

Transit is usually 4–6 days after pickup for the 1,590-mile trip from Denver to Charlotte. 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 Colorado 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. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.

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 Colorado to North Carolina?

Driving 1,590 miles takes about 4 days: roughly $200 in gas and 3 nights of hotels and meals (about $420). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,050–$1,475. Add wear on the car and 4 days off work, and the two come out close.

Which car shipping companies go from Colorado to North Carolina?

Our directory lists 13 companies based in Colorado and 25 based in North Carolina, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 190 that ship nationwide.

Car Transport Colorado to North Carolina: Cost & Time (2026)

Car shipping from Colorado to North Carolina

Car transport from Colorado to North Carolina runs 1,590 road miles between the biggest metros. Shipping a running sedan from Denver to Charlotte costs about $1,050–$1,475 on an open carrier and $1,550–$2,225 in an enclosed trailer, with 4–6 days in transit. It ranks #175 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

$1,275

Road miles

1,590

Days in transit

4–6

People moving a year

5.7K

Companies at both ends

From	Charlotte	Raleigh	Greensboro	Fayetteville
Denver	$1,050–$1,4751,590 mi · 4–6 days	$1,075–$1,5251,710 mi · 4–7 days	$1,050–$1,5001,630 mi · 4–6 days	$1,075–$1,5251,710 mi · 4–7 days
Colorado Springs	$1,050–$1,4751,580 mi · 4–6 days	$1,075–$1,5251,700 mi · 4–7 days	$1,050–$1,5001,620 mi · 4–6 days	$1,075–$1,5251,700 mi · 4–7 days
Fort Collins	$1,050–$1,5001,610 mi · 4–6 days	$1,075–$1,5501,730 mi · 4–7 days	$1,050–$1,5001,650 mi · 4–6 days	$1,075–$1,5501,730 mi · 4–7 days
Pueblo	$1,025–$1,4751,570 mi · 4–6 days	$1,075–$1,5251,700 mi · 4–7 days	$1,050–$1,5001,610 mi · 4–6 days	$1,075–$1,5251,690 mi · 4–7 days

Charlotte

Raleigh

Greensboro

Fayetteville

Denver

$1,050–$1,4751,590 mi · 4–6 days

$1,075–$1,5251,710 mi · 4–7 days

$1,050–$1,5001,630 mi · 4–6 days

$1,075–$1,5251,710 mi · 4–7 days

Colorado Springs

$1,050–$1,4751,580 mi · 4–6 days

$1,075–$1,5251,700 mi · 4–7 days

$1,050–$1,5001,620 mi · 4–6 days

$1,075–$1,5251,700 mi · 4–7 days

Fort Collins

$1,050–$1,5001,610 mi · 4–6 days

$1,075–$1,5501,730 mi · 4–7 days

$1,050–$1,5001,650 mi · 4–6 days

$1,075–$1,5501,730 mi · 4–7 days

Pueblo

$1,025–$1,4751,570 mi · 4–6 days

$1,075–$1,5251,700 mi · 4–7 days

$1,050–$1,5001,610 mi · 4–6 days

$1,075–$1,5251,690 mi · 4–7 days

Price by vehicle type

Denver to Charlotte, 1,590 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	$1,050–$1,475	$1,550–$2,225
Midsize SUV or crossover	$1,175–$1,675	$1,750–$2,500
Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition)	$1,300–$1,850	$1,950–$2,775
Pickup truck	$1,350–$1,925	$2,025–$2,900
Motorcycle	$625–$900	$925–$1,325

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 North Carolina is January–May and September–November.

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Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cheapest: about $1,275 Peak: about $1,375

About this route

Why so many cars go from Colorado to North Carolina

About 5,712 people moved from Colorado to North Carolina in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (4,393 in 2023, 7,031 in 2024). That is 2.7% of everyone who left Colorado for another state.

This is the lighter direction: about 7,944 people a year move North Carolina to Colorado. Carriers that bring cars into Colorado need loads back toward North Carolina, so it's worth asking for a backhaul price on this leg.

How the price compares

At a typical $1,275, shipping from Colorado to North Carolina costs more than sending a car to Georgia ($1,200) and Washington ($1,125) but less than to Virginia ($1,350) and New York ($1,375). That works out to about 80¢ a mile — long hauls cost less per mile because loading and paperwork are spread over more distance.

Distance and transit time

Denver to Charlotte is about 1,590 road miles, or 4–6 days on a car carrier. Most of the wait is before pickup, while the driver fills the trailer. The car heads east 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.

Car shipping from Colorado to North Carolina

Price by vehicle type

Best time to ship

Why so many cars go from Colorado to North Carolina

How the price compares

Distance and transit time

On the road

From Colorado to states near North Carolina

To North Carolina from states near Colorado

Colorado to North Carolina car shipping: questions