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

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,100–$1,600 from Denver to Virginia Beach (1,850 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $1,050–$1,600. An SUV costs about $1,250–$1,775, a pickup $1,450–$2,075, and an enclosed trailer $1,675–$2,375 for a sedan.

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

Transit is usually 4–7 days after pickup for the 1,850-mile trip from Denver to Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia?

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 Virginia after moving?

Virginia requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Title and register together; cars kept in Northern Virginia need an emissions inspection unless they have a valid certificate from the last 12 months.

Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Colorado to Virginia?

Driving 1,850 miles takes about 4 days: roughly $240 in gas and 3 nights of hotels and meals (about $420). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,100–$1,600. Add wear on the car and 4 days off work, and the two come out close.

Which car shipping companies go from Colorado to Virginia?

Our directory lists 13 companies based in Colorado and 24 based in Virginia, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 190 that ship nationwide.

Colorado to Virginia Car Shipping: Cost & Time (2026)

Car shipping from Colorado to Virginia

Car transport from Colorado to Virginia runs 1,850 road miles between the biggest metros. Shipping a running sedan from Denver to Virginia Beach costs about $1,100–$1,600 on an open carrier and $1,675–$2,375 in an enclosed trailer, with 4–7 days in transit. It ranks #203 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

$1,350

Road miles

1,850

Days in transit

4–7

People moving a year

5.0K

Companies at both ends

From	Virginia Beach	Richmond	Alexandria	Roanoke
Denver	$1,100–$1,6001,850 mi · 4–7 days	$1,075–$1,5501,750 mi · 4–7 days	$1,075–$1,5501,750 mi · 4–7 days	$1,050–$1,5001,600 mi · 4–6 days
Colorado Springs	$1,100–$1,6001,850 mi · 4–7 days	$1,075–$1,5501,750 mi · 4–7 days	$1,075–$1,5501,750 mi · 4–7 days	$1,050–$1,4751,590 mi · 4–6 days
Fort Collins	$1,125–$1,6001,870 mi · 4–7 days	$1,075–$1,5501,760 mi · 4–7 days	$1,075–$1,5501,750 mi · 4–7 days	$1,050–$1,5001,610 mi · 4–6 days
Pueblo	$1,100–$1,5751,840 mi · 4–7 days	$1,075–$1,5501,740 mi · 4–7 days	$1,075–$1,5501,750 mi · 4–7 days	$1,050–$1,4751,590 mi · 4–6 days

Virginia Beach

Richmond

Alexandria

Roanoke

Denver

$1,100–$1,6001,850 mi · 4–7 days

$1,075–$1,5501,750 mi · 4–7 days

$1,050–$1,5001,600 mi · 4–6 days

Colorado Springs

$1,100–$1,6001,850 mi · 4–7 days

$1,075–$1,5501,750 mi · 4–7 days

$1,050–$1,4751,590 mi · 4–6 days

Fort Collins

$1,125–$1,6001,870 mi · 4–7 days

$1,075–$1,5501,760 mi · 4–7 days

$1,075–$1,5501,750 mi · 4–7 days

$1,050–$1,5001,610 mi · 4–6 days

Pueblo

$1,100–$1,5751,840 mi · 4–7 days

$1,075–$1,5501,740 mi · 4–7 days

$1,075–$1,5501,750 mi · 4–7 days

$1,050–$1,4751,590 mi · 4–6 days

Price by vehicle type

Denver to Virginia Beach, 1,850 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	$1,100–$1,600	$1,675–$2,375
Midsize SUV or crossover	$1,250–$1,775	$1,875–$2,675
Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition)	$1,400–$2,000	$2,075–$2,975
Pickup truck	$1,450–$2,075	$2,175–$3,100
Motorcycle	$675–$950	$1,000–$1,425

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 Virginia is January–May and September–November.

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cheapest: about $1,350 Peak: about $1,450

About this route

Why so many cars go from Colorado to Virginia

About 4,994 people moved from Colorado to Virginia in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (4,924 in 2023, 5,064 in 2024). That is 2.4% of everyone who left Colorado for another state.

This is the lighter direction: about 8,879 people a year move Virginia to Colorado. Carriers that bring cars into Colorado need loads back toward Virginia, so it's worth asking for a backhaul price on this leg.

How the price compares

At a typical $1,350, shipping from Colorado to Virginia costs more than sending a car to North Carolina ($1,275) and Georgia ($1,200) but less than to New York ($1,375) and Florida ($1,400). That works out to about 73¢ a mile — long hauls cost less per mile because loading and paperwork are spread over more distance.

Distance and transit time

At roughly 1,850 road miles, Denver to Virginia Beach 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 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 Virginia

Price by vehicle type

Best time to ship

Why so many cars go from Colorado to Virginia

How the price compares

Distance and transit time

On the road

From Colorado to states near Virginia

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