Route guide · FL → MN
Shipping a car from Florida to Minnesota
Shipping a running sedan from Miami to Minneapolis costs about $1,100–$1,550 on an open carrier and $1,625–$2,350 in an enclosed trailer, with 4–7 days in transit. It ranks #124 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,325
- Road miles
- 1,780
- Days in transit
- 4–7
- People moving a year
- 5.9K
- Companies at both ends
- 234
City to city
What it costs between Florida and Minnesota cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa and Minneapolis, Rochester, Duluth and St. Cloud — 1,320 to 1,880 road miles apart.
| From | Minneapolis | Rochester | Duluth | St. Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $1,100–$1,5501,780 mi · 4–7 days | $1,075–$1,5251,690 mi · 4–7 days | $1,125–$1,6001,880 mi · 4–7 days | $1,100–$1,6001,850 mi · 4–7 days |
| Orlando | $1,025–$1,4751,560 mi · 4–6 days | $1,000–$1,4501,470 mi · 3–6 days | $1,050–$1,5001,650 mi · 4–6 days | $1,050–$1,5001,620 mi · 4–6 days |
| Jacksonville | $1,000–$1,4251,410 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,3751,320 mi · 3–5 days | $1,025–$1,4501,490 mi · 3–6 days | $1,000–$1,4501,470 mi · 3–6 days |
| Tampa | $1,025–$1,4751,550 mi · 4–6 days | $1,000–$1,4251,460 mi · 3–6 days | $1,050–$1,5001,650 mi · 4–6 days | $1,050–$1,5001,620 mi · 4–6 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 Minneapolis, 1,780 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–$1,550 | $1,625–$2,350 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,225–$1,750 | $1,825–$2,625 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,375–$1,950 | $2,050–$2,925 |
| Pickup truck | $1,425–$2,025 | $2,125–$3,050 |
| Motorcycle | $650–$925 | $975–$1,400 |
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 Minnesota is September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,325 Peak: about $1,525
About this route
Why so many cars go from Florida to Minnesota
About 5,919 people moved from Florida to Minnesota in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5,844 in 2023, 5,993 in 2024). That is 1.2% of everyone who left Florida for another state.
This is the lighter direction: about 8,390 people a year move Minnesota to Florida. Carriers that bring cars into Florida need loads back toward Minnesota, so it's worth asking for a backhaul price on this leg.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,325, shipping from Florida to Minnesota costs more than sending a car to Maine ($1,275) and Iowa ($1,250) but less than to Colorado ($1,400) and Arizona ($1,525). That works out to about 74¢ a mile — long hauls cost less per mile because loading and paperwork are spread over more distance.
Distance and transit time
Expect about 1,780 road miles from Miami to Minneapolis — 4–7 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-northwest and crosses one time zone — from Eastern to Central time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
On the road
- Winter storms in Minnesota can slow pickups and deliveries in December through February — leave slack in your schedule.
- 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota
16 companies based in Minnesota: 16 carriers, 2 brokers, 325 trucks in total, 23 years in business on average.
- Advanced Auto Transport Inc Lake Elmo · 205 trucks · since 1998 · USDOT 752871
- Carstensen & Sons Trucking Inc Cannon Falls · 42 trucks · since 1987 · USDOT 285579
- Express Auto Transport Inc Farmington · 37 trucks · since 1996 · USDOT 653539
- Becker Auto Transport Inc Hayward · 6 trucks · since 1995 · USDOT 589012
- Dreckmans Auto Transport Inc Balaton · 4 trucks · since 2006 · USDOT 1552868
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Florida to Minnesota car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Minnesota's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to Minnesota?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,100–$1,550 from Miami to Minneapolis (1,780 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $975–$1,600. An SUV costs about $1,225–$1,750, a pickup $1,425–$2,025, and an enclosed trailer $1,625–$2,350 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to Minnesota?
Transit is usually 4–7 days after pickup for the 1,780-mile trip from Miami to Minneapolis. 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 Minnesota?
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 Minnesota after moving?
Minnesota requires new residents to register within 60 days of becoming a resident. Register at a deputy registrar office or by mail.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Florida to Minnesota?
Driving 1,780 miles takes about 4 days: roughly $230 in gas and 3 nights of hotels and meals (about $420). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,100–$1,550. Add wear on the car and 4 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Florida to Minnesota?
Our directory lists 218 companies based in Florida and 16 based in Minnesota, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.