Route guide · CO → OR
Shipping a car from Colorado to Oregon
Shipping a running sedan from Denver to Portland costs about $925–$1,325 on an open carrier and $1,375–$1,975 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #176 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,125
- Road miles
- 1,160
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 5.6K
- Companies at both ends
- 23
City to city
What it costs between Colorado and Oregon cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Pueblo and Portland, Salem, Eugene and Bend — 1,020 to 1,240 road miles apart.
| From | Portland | Salem | Eugene | Bend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $925–$1,3251,160 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,170 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,160 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,050 mi · 3–5 days |
| Colorado Springs | $925–$1,3251,210 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,210 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,200 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,090 mi · 3–5 days |
| Fort Collins | $900–$1,3001,120 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,130 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,120 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,2501,020 mi · 3–5 days |
| Pueblo | $950–$1,3501,240 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,240 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,230 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,130 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
Denver to Portland, 1,160 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 | $925–$1,325 | $1,375–$1,975 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,025–$1,475 | $1,525–$2,200 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,150–$1,650 | $1,725–$2,475 |
| Pickup truck | $1,200–$1,700 | $1,775–$2,550 |
| Motorcycle | $550–$800 | $825–$1,175 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in December (the holidays and winter weather up north), running about 10% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Colorado to Oregon is March–May and September–November.
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Cheapest: about $1,125 Peak: about $1,225
About this route
Why so many cars go from Colorado to Oregon
About 5,598 people moved from Colorado to Oregon in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (6,038 in 2023, 5,157 in 2024). That is 2.7% of everyone who left Colorado for another state.
Traffic is lopsided: only about 3,026 people a year go the other way, Oregon to Colorado. Trucks heading into Oregon fill up quickly, so pickups are usually fast — but carriers have less reason to discount in peak months.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,125, shipping from Colorado to Oregon costs more than sending a car to Illinois ($1,075) and California ($1,050) but less than to Georgia ($1,200) and North Carolina ($1,275). That works out to about 97¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Expect about 1,160 road miles from Denver to Portland — 3–5 days on the truck after pickup. Carriers usually load several cars before heading out, so the pickup window matters as much as transit time. The car heads west-northwest and crosses one time zone — from Mountain to Pacific 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.
- Winter storms in Oregon can slow pickups and deliveries in December through February — leave slack in your schedule.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Colorado and Oregon, 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 Oregon
7 companies based in Oregon: 7 carriers, 1 brokers, 19 trucks in total, 13 years in business on average.
- Carroll Auto Transport LLC Gilchrist · 5 trucks · since 2001 · USDOT 991916
- DMV Auto Transport Portland · 4 trucks · since 2008 · USDOT 1797529
- EZ Transport LLC Troutdale · 2 trucks · since 2016 · USDOT 2871184
- Finesse Auto Transport LLC Damascus · 2 trucks · since 2018 · USDOT 3087476
- Interstate Expressways Inc Eugene · 2 trucks · since 2025 · USDOT 4462008
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Colorado to Oregon car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Oregon's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Colorado to Oregon?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $925–$1,325 from Denver to Portland (1,160 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $850–$1,350. An SUV costs about $1,025–$1,475, a pickup $1,200–$1,700, and an enclosed trailer $1,375–$1,975 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Colorado to Oregon?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,160-mile trip from Denver to Portland. 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 Oregon?
March–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 10% 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 Oregon after moving?
Oregon requires new residents to register once you become a resident. Most cars in the Portland and Medford areas must pass a DEQ emissions test before registration.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Colorado to Oregon?
Driving 1,160 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $150 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $925–$1,325. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Colorado to Oregon?
Our directory lists 16 companies based in Colorado and 7 based in Oregon, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.