Route guide · IN → FL
Shipping a car from Indiana to Florida
Shipping a running sedan from Indianapolis to Miami costs about $925–$1,325 on an open carrier and $1,400–$2,000 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #33 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,125
- Road miles
- 1,210
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 14.9K
- Companies at both ends
- 249
City to city
What it costs between Indiana and Florida cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville and South Bend and Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa — 740 to 1,360 road miles apart.
| From | Miami | Orlando | Jacksonville | Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $925–$1,3251,210 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,250980 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175830 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,250990 mi · 2–4 days |
| Fort Wayne | $950–$1,3751,290 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,070 mi · 3–5 days | $825–$1,225910 mi · 2–4 days | $875–$1,2751,080 mi · 3–5 days |
| Evansville | $900–$1,3001,120 mi · 3–5 days | $800–$1,200890 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150740 mi · 2–4 days | $800–$1,200890 mi · 2–4 days |
| South Bend | $975–$1,4001,360 mi · 3–6 days | $900–$1,3001,130 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,250970 mi · 2–4 days | $900–$1,3001,150 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
Indianapolis to Miami, 1,210 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 | $925–$1,325 | $1,400–$2,000 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,050–$1,500 | $1,575–$2,250 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,175–$1,675 | $1,750–$2,500 |
| Pickup truck | $1,225–$1,725 | $1,825–$2,600 |
| Motorcycle | $550–$800 | $850–$1,200 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in December (snowbird season, when retirees ship cars south for the winter and the holidays), running about 20% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Indiana to Florida is February–May and September.
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- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,125 Peak: about $1,350
About this route
Why so many cars go from Indiana to Florida
About 14,923 people moved from Indiana to Florida in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (14,939 in 2023, 14,906 in 2024). That is 11.9% of everyone who left Indiana for another state — no state draws more people from Indiana.
Traffic runs both ways — about 12,031 people a year move from Florida back to Indiana — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,125, shipping from Indiana to Florida costs more than sending a car to Texas ($1,000) but less than to Arizona ($1,325) and California ($1,450). That works out to about 93¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Indianapolis to Miami is about 1,210 road miles, or 3–5 days on a car carrier. Most of the wait is before pickup, while the driver fills the trailer. The car heads south-southeast and stays on Eastern time the whole way.
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 Indiana and Florida, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Indiana
31 companies based in Indiana: 31 carriers, 1 brokers, 589 trucks in total, 10 years in business on average.
- Crown Auto Carriers Inc Highland · 300 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3479368
- Karona Hauling Inc Merrillville · 50 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3475243
- Roadrunners Autotransport Inc Hammond · 44 trucks · since 1990 · USDOT 395100
- Lada Trans Inc Merrillville · 35 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 2998381
- American Truck Transport Angola · 34 trucks · since 2025 · USDOT 4362830
Delivery 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
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Indiana to Florida car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Florida's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Indiana to Florida?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $925–$1,325 from Indianapolis to Miami (1,210 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $750–$1,400. An SUV costs about $1,050–$1,500, a pickup $1,225–$1,725, and an enclosed trailer $1,400–$2,000 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Indiana to Florida?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,210-mile trip from Indianapolis to Miami. 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 Florida?
February–May and September is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 20% more. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.
How soon do I have to register my car in Florida after moving?
Florida requires new residents to register within 10 days of becoming a resident. Buy Florida insurance first — the 10 days count from the day you establish residency, such as starting a job or enrolling children in school.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Indiana to Florida?
Driving 1,210 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $150 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $925–$1,325. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Indiana to Florida?
Our directory lists 31 companies based in Indiana and 218 based in Florida, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.