Route guide · FL → CT
Shipping a car from Florida to Connecticut
Shipping a running sedan from Miami to Bridgeport costs about $975–$1,375 on an open carrier and $1,450–$2,075 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–6 days in transit. It ranks #101 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,175
- Road miles
- 1,340
- Days in transit
- 3–6
- People moving a year
- 6.7K
- Companies at both ends
- 250
City to city
What it costs between Florida and Connecticut cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa and Bridgeport, Hartford and New London — 1,050 to 1,400 road miles apart.
| From | Bridgeport | Hartford | New London |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $975–$1,3751,340 mi · 3–6 days | $1,000–$1,4001,400 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,4001,380 mi · 3–6 days |
| Orlando | $925–$1,3251,170 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,230 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,220 mi · 3–5 days |
| Jacksonville | $875–$1,2751,050 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,100 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,100 mi · 3–5 days |
| Tampa | $950–$1,3501,240 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,3751,300 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3751,290 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
Miami to Bridgeport, 1,340 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 | $975–$1,375 | $1,450–$2,075 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,100–$1,550 | $1,625–$2,325 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,225–$1,725 | $1,825–$2,600 |
| Pickup truck | $1,275–$1,800 | $1,900–$2,700 |
| Motorcycle | $575–$825 | $875–$1,250 |
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 Connecticut is January–February and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,175 Peak: about $1,350
About this route
Why so many cars go from Florida to Connecticut
About 6,738 people moved from Florida to Connecticut in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (7,435 in 2023, 6,040 in 2024). That is 1.3% of everyone who left Florida for another state.
This is the lighter direction: about 12,755 people a year move Connecticut to Florida. Carriers that bring cars into Florida need loads back toward Connecticut, so it's worth asking for a backhaul price on this leg.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,175, shipping from Florida to Connecticut costs more than sending a car to Ohio ($1,125) and Pennsylvania ($1,125) but less than to Michigan ($1,200) and Illinois ($1,200). That works out to about 88¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Expect about 1,340 road miles from Miami to Bridgeport — 3–6 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 north-northeast and stays on Eastern time the whole way.
On the road
- 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 Connecticut, 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 Connecticut
32 companies based in Connecticut: 32 carriers, 2 brokers, 159 trucks in total, 10 years in business on average.
- East Side Wallingford · 48 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2037769
- Central Auto & Transport LLC Hartford · 21 trucks · since 1989 · USDOT 357848
- Northern Storage & Transport LTD Enfield · 7 trucks · since 2006 · USDOT 1507159
- WJ Auto Express Inc North Granby · 7 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3252839
- TA Carrier LLC Berlin · 5 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 3008694
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Florida to Connecticut car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Connecticut's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to Connecticut?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $975–$1,375 from Miami to Bridgeport (1,340 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $875–$1,400. An SUV costs about $1,100–$1,550, a pickup $1,275–$1,800, and an enclosed trailer $1,450–$2,075 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to Connecticut?
Transit is usually 3–6 days after pickup for the 1,340-mile trip from Miami to Bridgeport. 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 Connecticut?
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 Connecticut after moving?
Connecticut requires new residents to register within 90 days of becoming a resident. Cars four or more model years old need an emissions test, and the VIN is verified at the same emissions station.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Florida to Connecticut?
Driving 1,340 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $170 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $975–$1,375. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Florida to Connecticut?
Our directory lists 218 companies based in Florida and 32 based in Connecticut, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.