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

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,075–$1,550 from Indianapolis to Phoenix (1,760 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $1,050–$1,675. An SUV costs about $1,225–$1,750, a pickup $1,400–$2,025, and an enclosed trailer $1,625–$2,325 for a sedan.

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

Transit is usually 4–7 days after pickup for the 1,760-mile trip from Indianapolis 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 Indiana to Arizona?

January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% 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 Indiana to Arizona?

Driving 1,760 miles takes about 4 days: roughly $230 in gas and 3 nights of hotels and meals (about $420). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,075–$1,550. Add wear on the car and 4 days off work, and the two come out close.

Which car shipping companies go from Indiana to Arizona?

Our directory lists 25 companies based in Indiana and 34 based in Arizona, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 190 that ship nationwide.

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

Car shipping from Indiana to Arizona

Car transport from Indiana to Arizona runs 1,760 road miles between the biggest metros. Shipping a running sedan from Indianapolis to Phoenix costs about $1,075–$1,550 on an open carrier and $1,625–$2,325 in an enclosed trailer, with 4–7 days in transit. It ranks #177 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

$1,325

Road miles

1,760

Days in transit

4–7

People moving a year

4.1K

Companies at both ends

From	Phoenix	Tucson	Yuma	Flagstaff
Indianapolis	$1,075–$1,5501,760 mi · 4–7 days	$1,075–$1,5501,740 mi · 4–7 days	$1,125–$1,6251,950 mi · 4–7 days	$1,075–$1,5251,680 mi · 4–7 days
Fort Wayne	$1,100–$1,5751,840 mi · 4–7 days	$1,100–$1,5751,830 mi · 4–7 days	$1,150–$1,6752,030 mi · 5–8 days	$1,075–$1,5501,760 mi · 4–7 days
Evansville	$1,050–$1,5251,660 mi · 4–7 days	$1,050–$1,5001,620 mi · 4–6 days	$1,100–$1,5751,840 mi · 4–7 days	$1,050–$1,4751,590 mi · 4–6 days
South Bend	$1,100–$1,5501,780 mi · 4–7 days	$1,100–$1,5501,770 mi · 4–7 days	$1,150–$1,6501,970 mi · 4–7 days	$1,075–$1,5251,700 mi · 4–7 days

Phoenix

Tucson

Yuma

Flagstaff

Indianapolis

$1,075–$1,5501,760 mi · 4–7 days

$1,075–$1,5501,740 mi · 4–7 days

$1,125–$1,6251,950 mi · 4–7 days

$1,075–$1,5251,680 mi · 4–7 days

Fort Wayne

$1,100–$1,5751,840 mi · 4–7 days

$1,100–$1,5751,830 mi · 4–7 days

$1,150–$1,6752,030 mi · 5–8 days

$1,075–$1,5501,760 mi · 4–7 days

Evansville

$1,050–$1,5251,660 mi · 4–7 days

$1,050–$1,5001,620 mi · 4–6 days

$1,100–$1,5751,840 mi · 4–7 days

$1,050–$1,4751,590 mi · 4–6 days

South Bend

$1,100–$1,5501,780 mi · 4–7 days

$1,100–$1,5501,770 mi · 4–7 days

$1,150–$1,6501,970 mi · 4–7 days

$1,075–$1,5251,700 mi · 4–7 days

Price by vehicle type

Indianapolis to Phoenix, 1,760 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	$1,075–$1,550	$1,625–$2,325
Midsize SUV or crossover	$1,225–$1,750	$1,825–$2,600
Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition)	$1,350–$1,950	$2,025–$2,925
Pickup truck	$1,400–$2,025	$2,125–$3,025
Motorcycle	$650–$925	$975–$1,400

Best time to ship

Prices on this lane peak in June–August (the summer moving peak), running about 8% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Indiana to Arizona is January–May and September–November.

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Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cheapest: about $1,325 Peak: about $1,425

About this route

Why so many cars go from Indiana to Arizona

About 4,124 people moved from Indiana to Arizona in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2,974 in 2023, 5,273 in 2024). That is 3.3% of everyone who left Indiana for another state.

Far fewer people make the reverse move — about 1,803 a year from Arizona to Indiana. Carriers bound for Arizona rarely run empty, which keeps pickups quick but prices firm.

How the price compares

At a typical $1,325, shipping from Indiana to Arizona costs more than sending a car to Florida ($1,125) and Texas ($1,000) but less than to California ($1,450). That works out to about 75¢ a mile — long hauls cost less per mile because loading and paperwork are spread over more distance.

Distance and transit time

Indianapolis to Phoenix is about 1,760 road miles, or 4–7 days on a car carrier. Most of the wait is before pickup, while the driver fills the trailer. The car heads west and crosses 2 time zones — from Eastern to Mountain 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.