How much does it cost to ship a car from Idaho to Arizona?

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $800–$1,200 from Boise to Phoenix (860 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $700–$1,375. An SUV costs about $900–$1,325, a pickup $1,025–$1,550, and an enclosed trailer $1,200–$1,800 for a sedan.

How long does it take to ship a car from Idaho to Arizona?

Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 860-mile trip from Boise to Phoenix. 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 Idaho to Arizona?

March–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 10% more. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.

How soon do I have to register my car in Arizona after moving?

Arizona requires new residents to register right away — there is no grace period. Arizona expects registration as soon as you become a resident. Cars kept in the Phoenix or Tucson areas may need an emissions test first.

Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Idaho to Arizona?

Driving 860 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $110 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $800–$1,200. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.

Which car shipping companies go from Idaho to Arizona?

Our directory lists 10 companies based in Idaho and 34 based in Arizona, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 190 that ship nationwide.

Car Transport Idaho to Arizona: Cost & Time (2026)

Car shipping from Idaho to Arizona

Car transport from Idaho to Arizona runs 860 road miles between the biggest metros. Shipping a running sedan from Boise to Phoenix costs about $800–$1,200 on an open carrier and $1,200–$1,800 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #241 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.

Prices updated October 2026 · Estimates, not quotes · Calculate for your car →

Open carrier, sedan

$1,000

Road miles

860

Days in transit

2–4

People moving a year

5.1K

Companies at both ends

From	Phoenix	Tucson	Yuma	Flagstaff
Boise	$800–$1,200860 mi · 2–4 days	$850–$1,250990 mi · 2–4 days	$825–$1,225910 mi · 2–4 days	$750–$1,150740 mi · 2–4 days
Idaho Falls	$775–$1,175810 mi · 2–4 days	$825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days	$825–$1,225910 mi · 2–4 days	$725–$1,100680 mi · 2–4 days
Pocatello	$750–$1,150760 mi · 2–4 days	$800–$1,200880 mi · 2–4 days	$800–$1,200850 mi · 2–4 days	$700–$1,075630 mi · 2–3 days
Coeur d'Alene	$925–$1,3251,190 mi · 3–5 days	$975–$1,3751,320 mi · 3–5 days	$950–$1,3501,250 mi · 3–5 days	$875–$1,2751,070 mi · 3–5 days

Phoenix

Tucson

Yuma

Flagstaff

Boise

$800–$1,200860 mi · 2–4 days

$850–$1,250990 mi · 2–4 days

$825–$1,225910 mi · 2–4 days

$750–$1,150740 mi · 2–4 days

Idaho Falls

$775–$1,175810 mi · 2–4 days

$825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days

$825–$1,225910 mi · 2–4 days

$725–$1,100680 mi · 2–4 days

Pocatello

$750–$1,150760 mi · 2–4 days

$800–$1,200880 mi · 2–4 days

$800–$1,200850 mi · 2–4 days

$700–$1,075630 mi · 2–3 days

Coeur d'Alene

$925–$1,3251,190 mi · 3–5 days

$975–$1,3751,320 mi · 3–5 days

$950–$1,3501,250 mi · 3–5 days

$875–$1,2751,070 mi · 3–5 days

Price by vehicle type

Boise to Phoenix, 860 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	$800–$1,200	$1,200–$1,800
Midsize SUV or crossover	$900–$1,325	$1,325–$2,000
Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition)	$1,000–$1,500	$1,500–$2,250
Pickup truck	$1,025–$1,550	$1,550–$2,325
Motorcycle	$475–$725	$725–$1,075

Best time to ship

Prices on this lane peak in December (the holidays and winter weather up north), running about 10% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Idaho to Arizona is March–May and September–November.

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Dec

Cheapest: about $1,000 Peak: about $1,100

About this route

Why so many cars go from Idaho to Arizona

About 5,131 people moved from Idaho to Arizona in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5,132 in 2023, 5,130 in 2024). That is 8.1% of everyone who left Idaho for another state, making Arizona its #3 destination.

Traffic runs both ways — about 4,268 people a year move from Arizona back to Idaho — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.

How the price compares

At a typical $1,000, shipping from Idaho to Arizona is one of the cheaper long moves out of Idaho — Texas ($1,250) cost more. That works out to about $1.16 a mile.

Distance and transit time

At about 860 road miles, Boise to Phoenix takes 2–4 days by carrier; a driver may deliver the same day if your car is the last one loaded. The car heads south-southeast and stays on Mountain time the whole way.

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 Idaho can slow pickups and deliveries in December through February — leave slack in your schedule.