Route guide · FL → MO
Shipping a car from Florida to Missouri
Shipping a running sedan from Miami to Kansas City costs about $1,000–$1,450 on an open carrier and $1,525–$2,150 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–6 days in transit. It ranks #167 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,225
- Road miles
- 1,470
- Days in transit
- 3–6
- People moving a year
- 6.0K
- Companies at both ends
- 248
City to city
What it costs between Florida and Missouri cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa and Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield and Columbia — 890 to 1,470 road miles apart.
| From | Kansas City | St. Louis | Springfield | Columbia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $1,000–$1,4501,470 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3501,250 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,3751,300 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,4001,360 mi · 3–6 days |
| Orlando | $950–$1,3501,250 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,2501,030 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,090 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,140 mi · 3–5 days |
| Jacksonville | $900–$1,3001,120 mi · 3–5 days | $800–$1,200890 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,250970 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,2501,000 mi · 2–5 days |
| Tampa | $950–$1,3501,220 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,2501,020 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,060 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,120 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 Kansas City, 1,470 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 | $1,000–$1,450 | $1,525–$2,150 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,125–$1,600 | $1,700–$2,425 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,250–$1,800 | $1,900–$2,700 |
| Pickup truck | $1,300–$1,875 | $1,975–$2,800 |
| Motorcycle | $600–$875 | $900–$1,300 |
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 Missouri is January–February and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,225 Peak: about $1,400
About this route
Why so many cars go from Florida to Missouri
About 6,047 people moved from Florida to Missouri in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5,471 in 2023, 6,623 in 2024). That is 1.2% of everyone who left Florida for another state.
Traffic runs both ways — about 7,947 people a year move from Missouri back to Florida — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,225, shipping from Florida to Missouri costs more than sending a car to Michigan ($1,200) and Illinois ($1,200) but less than to Iowa ($1,250) and Maine ($1,275). That works out to about 83¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Miami to Kansas City is about 1,470 road miles, or 3–6 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 Eastern to Central time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
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 Missouri, 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 Missouri
30 companies based in Missouri: 30 carriers, 0 brokers, 456 trucks in total, 14 years in business on average.
- Redbird Carriers and Fastrack Auto Transport Saint Louis · 265 trucks · since 1984 · USDOT 251582
- CNS Transportation LLC Warrensburg · 49 trucks · since 2025 · USDOT 4371608
- Smith Auto Transport Strafford · 34 trucks · since 2013 · USDOT 2368130
- Passport Transport Lebanon · 23 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2043860
- Reliable Transport LLC Springfield · 8 trucks · since 2011 · USDOT 2205331
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Florida to Missouri car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Missouri's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to Missouri?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,000–$1,450 from Miami to Kansas City (1,470 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $800–$1,450. An SUV costs about $1,125–$1,600, a pickup $1,300–$1,875, and an enclosed trailer $1,525–$2,150 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to Missouri?
Transit is usually 3–6 days after pickup for the 1,470-mile trip from Miami to Kansas City. 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 Florida to Missouri?
January–February and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in March–May, up to about 15% more. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.
How soon do I have to register my car in Missouri after moving?
Missouri requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Title and register at any Missouri license office or by mail.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Florida to Missouri?
Driving 1,470 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $190 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,000–$1,450. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Florida to Missouri?
Our directory lists 218 companies based in Florida and 30 based in Missouri, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.