Route guide · FL → TN

Shipping a car from Florida to Tennessee

Shipping a running sedan from Miami to Nashville costs about $825–$1,225 on an open carrier and $1,250–$1,850 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #63 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.

Prices updated · Estimates, not quotes · Calculate for your car →

Open carrier, sedan
$1,025
Road miles
960
Days in transit
2–4
People moving a year
19.9K
Companies at both ends
196

City to city

What it costs between Florida and Tennessee cities

Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa and Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga — 460 to 1,020 road miles apart.

From Nashville Memphis Knoxville Chattanooga
Miami $825–$1,225960 mi · 2–4 days $850–$1,2501,020 mi · 3–5 days $800–$1,200870 mi · 2–4 days $775–$1,175840 mi · 2–4 days
Orlando $750–$1,150740 mi · 2–4 days $775–$1,175810 mi · 2–4 days $700–$1,075640 mi · 2–3 days $675–$1,075610 mi · 2–3 days
Jacksonville $675–$1,050590 mi · 2–3 days $725–$1,125690 mi · 2–4 days $625–$1,000490 mi · 1–3 days $600–$975460 mi · 1–3 days
Tampa $750–$1,150730 mi · 2–4 days $750–$1,150780 mi · 2–4 days $700–$1,100660 mi · 2–3 days $675–$1,075610 mi · 2–3 days
Estimate, not a quote

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 Nashville, 960 miles. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.

VehicleOpen carrierEnclosed
Sedan or small car$825–$1,225$1,250–$1,850
Midsize SUV or crossover$925–$1,375$1,400–$2,075
Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition)$1,050–$1,550$1,575–$2,325
Pickup truck$1,075–$1,600$1,625–$2,400
Motorcycle$500–$750$750–$1,100

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 Tennessee is January–February and September–November.

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Cheapest: about $1,025 Peak: about $1,200

About this route

Why so many cars go from Florida to Tennessee

About 19,861 people moved from Florida to Tennessee in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (21,195 in 2023, 18,526 in 2024). That is 3.9% of everyone who left Florida for another state.

Traffic runs both ways — about 15,937 people a year move from Tennessee back to Florida — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.

How the price compares

At a typical $1,025, shipping from Florida to Tennessee costs more than sending a car to Alabama ($1,000) and North Carolina ($950) but less than to Kentucky ($1,075) and Maryland ($1,100). That works out to about $1.07 a mile.

Distance and transit time

Miami to Nashville is about 960 road miles, or 2–4 days on a car carrier. Most of the wait is before pickup, while the driver fills the trailer. 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

  • Hurricane season (June–November) occasionally delays Gulf and Atlantic coast deliveries; carriers will reschedule rather than drive into a storm.

Companies

Car shipping companies for Florida to Tennessee

Companies headquartered at either end of the route usually run this lane often. Filter by services, company type and safety record — every listing is matched to its FMCSA record.

  • Pickup end Florida 182 companies · 159 carriers · 27 brokers · 1,618 trucks · 10 yrs avg.
  • Delivery end Tennessee 14 companies · 14 carriers · 2 brokers · 190 trucks · 13 yrs avg.

196 companies for this route

AutoStar

FMCSA verified

Miami, FL · Broker · 19 yrs in business · USDOT 2239014

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +8 more

ShipLux

FMCSA verified

Miami, FL · Broker · 8 yrs in business · USDOT 3129383

  • International car shipping
  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • +9 more

Auto Driveaway

FMCSA verified

Jacksonville, FL · Carrier & broker · 308 trucks · USDOT 1335807

  • Satisfactory safety rating
  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +6 more

Centurion Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Jacksonville, FL · Carrier · 239 trucks · 34 yrs in business · USDOT 471614

Jacksonville car carrier with 50+ years in auto logistics, serving dealerships and manufacturers in the Eastern U.S.

  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport

Proficient Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Jacksonville, FL · Carrier & broker · 180 trucks · 33 yrs in business · USDOT 1297747

  • International car shipping
  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • +11 more

Vision Auto Transport Inc

FMCSA verified

Miami, FL · Carrier · 95 trucks · 15 yrs in business · USDOT 2257988

Family-owned Miami car carrier founded in 2012, delivering vehicles to dealerships with owner-operator drivers.

  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Cross-country shipping

Masney Auto Transport Inc

FMCSA verified

Winter Garden, FL · Carrier · 89 trucks · 38 yrs in business · USDOT 326786

Florida car carrier in the No Boundaries Transport group, hauling for OEMs, dealers, auctions and rental fleets.

  • Satisfactory safety rating
  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Auction transport
  • +1 more

Cfy Auto Transport Corp

FMCSA verified

Miami, FL · Carrier · 50 trucks · 10 yrs in business · USDOT 2841696

Family-owned Florida car carrier (Tampa and Miami) offering affordable open auto transport across the U.S.

  • Open car transport
  • Cross-country shipping

Kissimmee, FL · Carrier · 22 trucks · 17 yrs in business · USDOT 1919389

Kissimmee, Florida car carrier shipping sedans, SUVs and specialty vehicles to and from Florida.

  • Satisfactory safety rating
  • Open car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • State-to-state shipping
  • +1 more

AutoBox Express

FMCSA verified

Bradenton, FL · Carrier · 19 trucks · 10 yrs in business · USDOT 2910258

Florida carrier running its own enclosed trucks nationwide, each insured up to $4 million; open transport too.

  • Enclosed car transport
  • Open car transport
  • Luxury car transport
  • +2 more

Deltona, FL · Carrier · 1 truck · 13 yrs in business · USDOT 2420998

Florida auto transport company offering door-to-door, auction, port, snowbird and military vehicle shipping.

  • Open car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • Auction transport
  • +6 more

Jupiter, FL · Carrier · 1 truck · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4454824

Full-service Florida and Nevada moving company offering auto transport along with moving, packing and storage.

  • Open car transport

Rio Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Port Saint Lucie, FL · Carrier · 1 truck · 2 yrs in business · USDOT 4321713

Florida car carrier offering open, enclosed and expedited vehicle transport nationwide with live tracking.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Expedited shipping
  • +2 more

Routes Auto Haulage

FMCSA verified

Orlando, FL · Carrier · 1 truck · 2 yrs in business · USDOT 4331681

Car hauler specializing in cross-border vehicle transport between Canada and the United States.

  • Open car transport
  • International car shipping

Lakewood Ranch, FL · Carrier & broker · 1 truck · 28 yrs in business · USDOT 780051

Florida auto relocation company shipping cars, trucks, vans and motorcycles nationwide; snowbirds are its specialty.

  • Satisfactory safety rating
  • Open car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • Terminal-to-terminal shipping
  • +3 more

Alliance Auto Logistics

FMCSA verified

Treasure Island, FL · Broker · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4425461

Florida auto transport broker coordinating open and enclosed moves for dealers, wholesalers, fleets and individuals.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • +3 more

Azimuth Ship Auto LLC

FMCSA verified

Orlando, FL · Broker · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4434495

Azimuth Ship Auto provides nationwide auto transport services, including open, enclosed, expedited, and door-to-door vehicle shipping for cars, trucks, SUVs, mo

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +6 more

Cintra Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Orlando, FL · Broker · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4504245

Orlando auto transport broker for dealers, auctions and fleets, with regional hubs in FL, TX, CA, GA and IL.

  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Auction transport
  • +2 more

West Palm Beach, FL · Broker · 2 yrs in business · USDOT 4272492

West Palm Beach car shipping company with open and enclosed trailer service nationwide, now part of RPM Moves.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • +2 more

East Coast Auto Haulers

FMCSA verified

Miami, FL · Broker · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4398591

East Coast Auto Haulers provides reliable, affordable, and nationwide car shipping services.

  • Enclosed car transport

eShip Transport

FMCSA verified

Coral Springs, FL · Broker · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4408548

Florida auto transport broker (eShip) shipping cars, RVs, boats and motorcycles locally, interstate and internationally.

  • Open car transport
  • RV and trailer transport
  • Motorcycle transport
  • +3 more

JPEX Auto Motors

FMCSA verified

Doral, FL · Broker · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4403197

Miami-area auto transport broker coordinating open, enclosed and inoperable vehicle shipping, in English and Spanish.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Inoperable vehicle transport
  • +2 more

Quantum Auto Move

FMCSA verified

Ft Lauderdale, FL · Broker · 5 yrs in business · USDOT 3752931

Fort Lauderdale auto transport broker coordinating vehicle moves for dealers, fleets, body shops and individuals.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • +3 more

Simple Car Shipping

FMCSA verified

Tampa, FL · Broker · 7 yrs in business · USDOT 3253756

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +5 more

Sky Auto Shipping

FMCSA verified

Tampa, FL · Broker · 7 yrs in business · USDOT 3248391

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +7 more

Knoxville, TN · Carrier & broker · 91 trucks · 26 yrs in business · USDOT 868890

Veteran- and family-owned Knoxville company providing nationwide commercial vehicle driveaway and heavy hauling.

  • Oversized vehicle transport
  • Cross-country shipping

La Vergne, TN · Carrier · 52 trucks · 12 yrs in business · USDOT 2465955

Auto transport carrier founded in 1994 by an owner-driver, specializing in hauling vehicles for over 30 years.

  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Cross-country shipping

Vitacars

FMCSA verified

Knoxville, TN · Carrier · 6 trucks · 12 yrs in business · USDOT 2511703

Knoxville enclosed-only car carrier with liftgate trailers for luxury and exotic vehicles, booked direct without a broker.

  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • Luxury car transport
  • +2 more

Smyrna, TN · Carrier & broker · 2 trucks · 8 yrs in business · USDOT 3207367

Smyrna, Tennessee auto transport company offering open and enclosed coast-to-coast vehicle shipping.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Cross-country shipping

Mta

FMCSA verified

Soddy Daisy, TN · Carrier · 3 trucks · 14 yrs in business · USDOT 2284882

FAQ

Florida to Tennessee car shipping: questions

Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Tennessee's DMV.

How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to Tennessee?

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $825–$1,225 from Miami to Nashville (960 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $600–$1,250. An SUV costs about $925–$1,375, a pickup $1,075–$1,600, and an enclosed trailer $1,250–$1,850 for a sedan.

How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to Tennessee?

Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 960-mile trip from Miami to Nashville. 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 Tennessee?

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 Tennessee after moving?

Tennessee requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Apply for title and registration through your local county clerk.

Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Florida to Tennessee?

Driving 960 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $120 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $825–$1,225. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.

Which car shipping companies go from Florida to Tennessee?

Our directory lists 182 companies based in Florida and 14 based in Tennessee, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 198 that ship nationwide.

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