Route guide · FL → CO
Shipping a car from Florida to Colorado
Shipping a running sedan from Miami to Denver costs about $1,150–$1,675 on an open carrier and $1,750–$2,500 in an enclosed trailer, with 5–8 days in transit. It ranks #68 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,425
- Road miles
- 2,030
- Days in transit
- 5–8
- People moving a year
- 12.7K
- Companies at both ends
- 234
City to city
What it costs between Florida and Colorado cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa and Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Pueblo — 1,670 to 2,070 road miles apart.
| From | Denver | Colorado Springs | Fort Collins | Pueblo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $1,150–$1,6752,030 mi · 5–8 days | $1,150–$1,6501,990 mi · 4–8 days | $1,175–$1,6752,070 mi · 5–8 days | $1,150–$1,6251,960 mi · 4–7 days |
| Orlando | $1,100–$1,5751,840 mi · 4–7 days | $1,100–$1,5751,800 mi · 4–7 days | $1,125–$1,6001,870 mi · 4–7 days | $1,100–$1,5501,780 mi · 4–7 days |
| Jacksonville | $1,075–$1,5501,720 mi · 4–7 days | $1,075–$1,5251,690 mi · 4–7 days | $1,075–$1,5501,760 mi · 4–7 days | $1,050–$1,5251,670 mi · 4–7 days |
| Tampa | $1,100–$1,5751,790 mi · 4–7 days | $1,075–$1,5501,750 mi · 4–7 days | $1,100–$1,5751,830 mi · 4–7 days | $1,075–$1,5501,720 mi · 4–7 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
Miami to Denver, 2,030 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 | $1,150–$1,675 | $1,750–$2,500 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,300–$1,875 | $1,950–$2,800 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,450–$2,075 | $2,175–$3,125 |
| Pickup truck | $1,500–$2,150 | $2,250–$3,250 |
| Motorcycle | $700–$1,000 | $1,050–$1,500 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in March–May (snowbird season, when retirees ship cars back north for the summer), running about 15% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Florida to Colorado is January–February and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,400 Peak: about $1,625
About this route
Why so many cars go from Florida to Colorado
About 12,675 people moved from Florida to Colorado in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (12,786 in 2023, 12,564 in 2024). That is 2.5% of everyone who left Florida for another state.
Traffic runs both ways — about 11,608 people a year move from Colorado back to Florida — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,400, shipping from Florida to Colorado costs more than sending a car to Minnesota ($1,325) and Maine ($1,275) but less than to Arizona ($1,525) and Nevada ($1,625). That works out to about 69¢ a mile — long hauls cost less per mile because loading and paperwork are spread over more distance.
Distance and transit time
At roughly 2,030 road miles, Miami to Denver is a cross-country haul. Federal hours-of-service rules cap truck drivers at 11 hours behind the wheel a day, so plan on 5–8 days in transit once the car is loaded. The car heads northwest and crosses 2 time zones — from Eastern to Mountain 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.
- Hurricane season (June–November) occasionally delays Gulf and Atlantic coast deliveries; carriers will reschedule rather than drive into a storm.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Florida and Colorado, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Florida
218 companies based in Florida: 187 carriers, 18 brokers, 1,227 trucks in total, 9 years in business on average.
- Centurion Auto Transport Jacksonville · 239 trucks · since 1992 · USDOT 471614
- Vision Auto Transport Inc Miami · 95 trucks · since 2011 · USDOT 2257988
- Masney Auto Transport Inc Winter Garden · 89 trucks · since 1988 · USDOT 326786
- Cfy Auto Transport Corp Miami · 50 trucks · since 2016 · USDOT 2841696
- Auto Carrier Express Inc Jacksonville · 48 trucks · since 1998 · USDOT 766895
Delivery 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
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Florida to Colorado car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Colorado's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to Colorado?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,150–$1,675 from Miami to Denver (2,030 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $1,050–$1,675. An SUV costs about $1,300–$1,875, a pickup $1,500–$2,150, and an enclosed trailer $1,750–$2,500 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to Colorado?
Transit is usually 5–8 days after pickup for the 2,030-mile trip from Miami to Denver. 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 Florida to Colorado?
January–February and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in March–May, up to about 15% 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 Colorado after moving?
Colorado requires new residents to register within 90 days of becoming a resident. You need Colorado insurance before you register; late fees are $25 a month, up to $100.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Florida to Colorado?
Driving 2,030 miles takes about 5 days: roughly $260 in gas and 4 nights of hotels and meals (about $560). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,150–$1,675. Add wear on the car and 5 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Florida to Colorado?
Our directory lists 218 companies based in Florida and 16 based in Colorado, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.