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

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $925–$1,325 from Denver to Seattle (1,210 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $825–$1,375. An SUV costs about $1,050–$1,500, a pickup $1,225–$1,725, and an enclosed trailer $1,400–$2,000 for a sedan.

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

Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,210-mile trip from Denver to Seattle. 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 Washington?

March–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 10% more. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.

How soon do I have to register my car in Washington after moving?

Washington requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. You need a Washington driver license before you can register the car.

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

Driving 1,210 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 Washington?

Our directory lists 13 companies based in Colorado and 34 based in Washington, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 190 that ship nationwide.

Car Transport Colorado to Washington: Cost & Time (2026)

Car shipping from Colorado to Washington

Car transport from Colorado to Washington runs 1,210 road miles between the biggest metros. Shipping a running sedan from Denver to Seattle costs about $925–$1,325 on an open carrier and $1,400–$2,000 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #114 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

$1,125

Road miles

1,210

Days in transit

3–5

People moving a year

8.6K

Companies at both ends

From	Seattle	Spokane	Vancouver	Yakima
Denver	$925–$1,3251,210 mi · 3–5 days	$850–$1,250980 mi · 2–4 days	$925–$1,3251,160 mi · 3–5 days	$875–$1,2751,080 mi · 3–5 days
Colorado Springs	$950–$1,3501,260 mi · 3–5 days	$875–$1,2751,040 mi · 3–5 days	$925–$1,3251,210 mi · 3–5 days	$900–$1,3001,130 mi · 3–5 days
Fort Collins	$925–$1,3251,160 mi · 3–5 days	$825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days	$900–$1,3001,120 mi · 3–5 days	$875–$1,2751,040 mi · 3–5 days
Pueblo	$975–$1,3751,300 mi · 3–5 days	$875–$1,2751,080 mi · 3–5 days	$950–$1,3501,240 mi · 3–5 days	$925–$1,3251,170 mi · 3–5 days

Seattle

Spokane

Vancouver

Yakima

Denver

$925–$1,3251,210 mi · 3–5 days

$850–$1,250980 mi · 2–4 days

$925–$1,3251,160 mi · 3–5 days

$875–$1,2751,080 mi · 3–5 days

Colorado Springs

$950–$1,3501,260 mi · 3–5 days

$875–$1,2751,040 mi · 3–5 days

$925–$1,3251,210 mi · 3–5 days

$900–$1,3001,130 mi · 3–5 days

Fort Collins

$925–$1,3251,160 mi · 3–5 days

$825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days

$900–$1,3001,120 mi · 3–5 days

$875–$1,2751,040 mi · 3–5 days

Pueblo

$975–$1,3751,300 mi · 3–5 days

$875–$1,2751,080 mi · 3–5 days

$950–$1,3501,240 mi · 3–5 days

$925–$1,3251,170 mi · 3–5 days

Price by vehicle type

Denver to Seattle, 1,210 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	$1,400–$2,000
Midsize SUV or crossover	$1,050–$1,500	$1,575–$2,250
Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition)	$1,175–$1,675	$1,750–$2,500
Pickup truck	$1,225–$1,725	$1,825–$2,600
Motorcycle	$550–$800	$850–$1,200

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 Washington is March–May and September–November.

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Dec

Cheapest: about $1,125 Peak: about $1,250

About this route

Why so many cars go from Colorado to Washington

About 8,615 people moved from Colorado to Washington in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (7,250 in 2023, 9,980 in 2024). That is 4.1% of everyone who left Colorado for another state, making Washington its #5 destination.

Far fewer people make the reverse move — about 6,099 a year from Washington to Colorado. Carriers bound for Washington rarely run empty, which keeps pickups quick but prices firm.

How the price compares

At a typical $1,125, shipping from Colorado to Washington 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 93¢ a mile.

Distance and transit time

Denver to Seattle is about 1,210 road miles, or 3–5 days on a car carrier. Most of the wait is before pickup, while the driver fills the trailer. The car heads 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 Washington can slow pickups and deliveries in December through February — leave slack in your schedule.