Route guide · FL → WA
Shipping a car from Florida to Washington
Shipping a running sedan from Miami to Seattle costs about $1,525–$2,175 on an open carrier and $2,300–$3,250 in an enclosed trailer, with 7–11 days in transit. It ranks #130 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,850
- Road miles
- 3,220
- Days in transit
- 7–11
- People moving a year
- 7.8K
- Companies at both ends
- 254
City to city
What it costs between Florida and Washington cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa and Seattle, Spokane, Vancouver and Yakima — 2,640 to 3,220 road miles apart.
| From | Seattle | Spokane | Vancouver | Yakima |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $1,525–$2,1753,220 mi · 7–11 days | $1,450–$2,0752,970 mi · 6–10 days | $1,525–$2,1503,190 mi · 7–11 days | $1,500–$2,1253,100 mi · 7–11 days |
| Orlando | $1,475–$2,1003,020 mi · 7–11 days | $1,400–$1,9752,770 mi · 6–10 days | $1,450–$2,0752,990 mi · 6–11 days | $1,425–$2,0502,900 mi · 6–10 days |
| Jacksonville | $1,425–$2,0252,890 mi · 6–10 days | $1,350–$1,9252,640 mi · 6–9 days | $1,425–$2,0252,870 mi · 6–10 days | $1,400–$2,0002,780 mi · 6–10 days |
| Tampa | $1,450–$2,0752,980 mi · 6–11 days | $1,375–$1,9752,730 mi · 6–10 days | $1,450–$2,0502,950 mi · 6–10 days | $1,425–$2,0252,860 mi · 6–10 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 Seattle, 3,220 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 | $1,525–$2,175 | $2,300–$3,250 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,700–$2,425 | $2,575–$3,650 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,900–$2,700 | $2,850–$4,075 |
| Pickup truck | $1,975–$2,825 | $2,975–$4,225 |
| Motorcycle | $925–$1,300 | $1,375–$1,950 |
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 Washington is September–November.
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- Feb
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- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
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- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,850 Peak: about $2,125
About this route
Why so many cars go from Florida to Washington
About 7,802 people moved from Florida to Washington in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (7,185 in 2023, 8,419 in 2024). That is 1.5% of everyone who left Florida for another state.
Traffic runs both ways — about 9,792 people a year move from Washington back to Florida — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,850, shipping from Florida to Washington is among the most expensive routes out of Florida; California ($1,700) and Nevada ($1,625) cost less. That works out to about 57¢ a mile — long hauls cost less per mile because loading and paperwork are spread over more distance.
Distance and transit time
Miami to Seattle runs about 3,220 road miles. With drivers limited to 11 hours of driving a day and stops for other cars on the load, that is 7–11 days on the truck. The car heads northwest and crosses 3 time zones — from Eastern to Pacific 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.
- Winter storms in Washington 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 Washington, 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 Washington
36 companies based in Washington: 36 carriers, 0 brokers, 237 trucks in total, 9 years in business on average.
- Diesel Auto Express Vancouver · 97 trucks · since 2009 · USDOT 1885300
- DC Trucking Enumclaw · 30 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 3001374
- U Save Auto Transport LLC Moxee · 8 trucks · since 2007 · USDOT 1625792
- DC Auto Carrier LLC Bonney Lake · 7 trucks · since 2022 · USDOT 3871099
- Advanced Auto Transport LLC Kelso · 6 trucks · since 2016 · USDOT 2943372
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Florida to Washington car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Washington's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to Washington?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,525–$2,175 from Miami to Seattle (3,220 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $1,350–$2,175. An SUV costs about $1,700–$2,425, a pickup $1,975–$2,825, and an enclosed trailer $2,300–$3,250 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to Washington?
Transit is usually 7–11 days after pickup for the 3,220-mile trip from Miami to Seattle. 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 Washington?
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 Washington after moving?
Washington requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. You need a Washington driver license before you can register the car.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Florida to Washington?
Driving 3,220 miles takes about 7 days: roughly $410 in gas and 6 nights of hotels and meals (about $840). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,525–$2,175. Add wear on the car and 7 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Florida to Washington?
Our directory lists 218 companies based in Florida and 36 based in Washington, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.