Route guide · KS → FL
Shipping a car from Kansas to Florida
Shipping a running sedan from Wichita to Miami costs about $1,025–$1,450 on an open carrier and $1,525–$2,200 in an enclosed trailer, with 4–6 days in transit. It ranks #201 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,250
- Road miles
- 1,530
- Days in transit
- 4–6
- People moving a year
- 5.0K
- Companies at both ends
- 222
City to city
What it costs between Kansas and Florida cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Wichita, Overland Park, Topeka and Manhattan and Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa — 1,120 to 1,570 road miles apart.
| From | Miami | Orlando | Jacksonville | Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $1,025–$1,4501,530 mi · 4–6 days | $975–$1,3751,330 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3501,220 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3751,290 mi · 3–5 days |
| Overland Park | $1,000–$1,4251,460 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3501,250 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,120 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,220 mi · 3–5 days |
| Topeka | $1,025–$1,4501,510 mi · 4–6 days | $975–$1,3751,300 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,180 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,270 mi · 3–5 days |
| Manhattan | $1,025–$1,4751,570 mi · 4–6 days | $975–$1,4001,360 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3501,230 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,3751,320 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
Wichita to Miami, 1,530 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 | $1,025–$1,450 | $1,525–$2,200 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,150–$1,625 | $1,725–$2,450 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,275–$1,825 | $1,925–$2,750 |
| Pickup truck | $1,325–$1,900 | $2,000–$2,850 |
| Motorcycle | $625–$875 | $925–$1,325 |
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 Kansas to Florida is February–May and September.
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- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,250 Peak: about $1,500
About this route
Why so many cars go from Kansas to Florida
About 5,010 people moved from Kansas to Florida in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5,297 in 2023, 4,722 in 2024). That is 5.7% of everyone who left Kansas for another state, making Florida its #3 destination.
Far fewer people make the reverse move — about 2,624 a year from Florida to Kansas. Carriers bound for Florida rarely run empty, which keeps pickups quick but prices firm.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,250, shipping from Kansas to Florida is among the most expensive routes out of Kansas; Texas ($750) cost less. That works out to about 82¢ a mile — long hauls cost less per mile because loading and paperwork are spread over more distance.
Distance and transit time
Wichita to Miami is about 1,530 road miles, or 4–6 days on a car carrier. Most of the wait is before pickup, while the driver fills the trailer. The car heads southeast and crosses one time zone — from Central to Eastern 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 carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Kansas and Florida, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Kansas
4 companies based in Kansas: 4 carriers, 0 brokers, 19 trucks in total, 13 years in business on average.
- Autofast Transport Inc Andover · 9 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2072048
- Henshaw Transport LLC Olathe · 4 trucks · since 2016 · USDOT 2870687
- Muller Auto Transport LLC Paxico · 4 trucks · since 2000 · USDOT 884531
- Ats Olathe · 2 trucks · since 2025 · USDOT 4379668
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
Kansas 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 Kansas to Florida?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,025–$1,450 from Wichita to Miami (1,530 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $900–$1,475. An SUV costs about $1,150–$1,625, a pickup $1,325–$1,900, and an enclosed trailer $1,525–$2,200 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Kansas to Florida?
Transit is usually 4–6 days after pickup for the 1,530-mile trip from Wichita 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 Kansas 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 Kansas to Florida?
Driving 1,530 miles takes about 4 days: roughly $200 in gas and 3 nights of hotels and meals (about $420). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,025–$1,450. Add wear on the car and 4 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Kansas to Florida?
Our directory lists 4 companies based in Kansas and 218 based in Florida, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.