Route guide · CO → WA
Shipping a car from Colorado to Washington
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.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,125
- Road miles
- 1,210
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 8.6K
- Companies at both ends
- 52
City to city
What it costs between Colorado and Washington cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Pueblo and Seattle, Spokane, Vancouver and Yakima — 930 to 1,300 road miles apart.
| 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 |
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 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 |
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 Washington is March–May and September–November.
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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.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Colorado and Washington, 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 Washington
36 companies based in Washington: 36 carriers, 0 brokers, 237 trucks in total, 9 years in business on average.
- Diesel Auto Express Vancouver · 97 trucks · since 2009 · USDOT 1885300
- DC Trucking Enumclaw · 30 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 3001374
- U Save Auto Transport LLC Moxee · 8 trucks · since 2007 · USDOT 1625792
- DC Auto Carrier LLC Bonney Lake · 7 trucks · since 2022 · USDOT 3871099
- Advanced Auto Transport LLC Kelso · 6 trucks · since 2016 · USDOT 2943372
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Colorado to Washington car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Washington's DMV.
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 16 companies based in Colorado and 36 based in Washington, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.