Route guide · MO → FL
Shipping a car from Missouri to Florida
Shipping a running sedan from Kansas City to Miami costs about $1,000–$1,450 on an open carrier and $1,525–$2,150 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–6 days in transit. It ranks #125 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,225
- Road miles
- 1,470
- Days in transit
- 3–6
- People moving a year
- 7.9K
- Companies at both ends
- 248
City to city
What it costs between Missouri and Florida cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield and Columbia and Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa — 890 to 1,470 road miles apart.
| From | Miami | Orlando | Jacksonville | Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $1,000–$1,4501,470 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 |
| St. Louis | $950–$1,3501,250 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,2501,030 mi · 3–5 days | $800–$1,200890 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,2501,020 mi · 3–5 days |
| Springfield | $975–$1,3751,300 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,090 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,250970 mi · 2–4 days | $875–$1,2751,060 mi · 3–5 days |
| Columbia | $975–$1,4001,360 mi · 3–6 days | $900–$1,3001,140 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,2501,000 mi · 2–5 days | $900–$1,3001,120 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
Kansas City to Miami, 1,470 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 | $1,000–$1,450 | $1,525–$2,150 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,125–$1,600 | $1,700–$2,425 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,250–$1,800 | $1,900–$2,700 |
| Pickup truck | $1,300–$1,875 | $1,975–$2,800 |
| Motorcycle | $600–$875 | $900–$1,300 |
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 Missouri to Florida is February–May and September.
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- Feb
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- Apr
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- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,225 Peak: about $1,475
About this route
Why so many cars go from Missouri to Florida
About 7,947 people moved from Missouri to Florida in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (7,814 in 2023, 8,080 in 2024). That is 5.9% of everyone who left Missouri for another state, making Florida its #4 destination.
Traffic runs both ways — about 6,047 people a year move from Florida back to Missouri — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,225, shipping from Missouri to Florida costs more than sending a car to Arizona ($1,150) and Texas ($825) but less than to California ($1,275). That works out to about 83¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Expect about 1,470 road miles from Kansas City to Miami — 3–6 days on the truck after pickup. Carriers usually load several cars before heading out, so the pickup window matters as much as transit time. 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 Missouri and Florida, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Missouri
30 companies based in Missouri: 30 carriers, 0 brokers, 456 trucks in total, 14 years in business on average.
- Redbird Carriers and Fastrack Auto Transport Saint Louis · 265 trucks · since 1984 · USDOT 251582
- CNS Transportation LLC Warrensburg · 49 trucks · since 2025 · USDOT 4371608
- Smith Auto Transport Strafford · 34 trucks · since 2013 · USDOT 2368130
- Passport Transport Lebanon · 23 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2043860
- Reliable Transport LLC Springfield · 8 trucks · since 2011 · USDOT 2205331
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
Missouri 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 Missouri to Florida?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,000–$1,450 from Kansas City to Miami (1,470 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $800–$1,450. An SUV costs about $1,125–$1,600, a pickup $1,300–$1,875, and an enclosed trailer $1,525–$2,150 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Missouri to Florida?
Transit is usually 3–6 days after pickup for the 1,470-mile trip from Kansas City to Miami. Getting the car picked up takes another 1–5 days on a standard booking; expedited pickup within 1–2 days costs about 30% more.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Missouri to Florida?
February–May and September is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 20% more. Whatever the month, a flexible pickup date booked 2–3 weeks out gets the best price.
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 Missouri to Florida?
Driving 1,470 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $190 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,000–$1,450. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Missouri to Florida?
Our directory lists 30 companies based in Missouri and 218 based in Florida, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.