Route guide · NY → MO
Shipping a car from New York to Missouri
Shipping a running sedan from New York to Kansas City costs about $950–$1,375 on an open carrier and $1,450–$2,050 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #240 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,175
- Road miles
- 1,290
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 4.3K
- Companies at both ends
- 88
City to city
What it costs between New York and Missouri cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between New York, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse and Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield and Columbia — 780 to 1,290 road miles apart.
| From | Kansas City | St. Louis | Springfield | Columbia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $950–$1,3751,290 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,040 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,260 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,160 mi · 3–5 days |
| Buffalo | $850–$1,2501,010 mi · 3–5 days | $750–$1,150780 mi · 2–4 days | $850–$1,2501,010 mi · 3–5 days | $800–$1,200890 mi · 2–4 days |
| Rochester | $875–$1,2751,090 mi · 3–5 days | $800–$1,200860 mi · 2–4 days | $875–$1,2751,090 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,250970 mi · 2–4 days |
| Syracuse | $925–$1,3251,170 mi · 3–5 days | $825–$1,225940 mi · 2–4 days | $925–$1,3251,170 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,050 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
New York to Kansas City, 1,290 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 | $950–$1,375 | $1,450–$2,050 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,075–$1,525 | $1,625–$2,300 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,200–$1,700 | $1,800–$2,550 |
| Pickup truck | $1,250–$1,775 | $1,875–$2,675 |
| Motorcycle | $575–$825 | $875–$1,225 |
By month
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 New York to Missouri is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,175 Peak: about $1,250
About this route
Why so many cars go from New York to Missouri
About 4,254 people moved from New York to Missouri in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (3,534 in 2023, 4,973 in 2024). That is 0.9% of everyone who left New York for another state.
Traffic is lopsided: only about 1,802 people a year go the other way, Missouri to New York. Trucks heading into Missouri fill up quickly, so pickups are usually fast — but carriers have less reason to discount in peak months.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,175, shipping from New York to Missouri costs more than sending a car to Georgia ($1,000) and Tennessee ($1,000) but less than to Texas ($1,275) and Colorado ($1,375). That works out to about 91¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Expect about 1,290 road miles from New York to Kansas City — 3–5 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 west and crosses one time zone — from Eastern to Central time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in New York and Missouri, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end New York
58 companies based in New York: 44 carriers, 7 brokers, 458 trucks in total, 11 years in business on average.
- Acar Trucking LLC Brooklyn · 270 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4116994
- Bibi Carrier LLC Port Jervis · 42 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3438799
- GZZ Logistics Inc Staten Island · 9 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3476017
- Blue Cat Logistic Inc Brooklyn · 8 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4050399
- East Coast Auto Transport Inc Fort Ann · 7 trucks · since 1987 · USDOT 296156
Delivery 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
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
New York to Missouri car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Missouri's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from New York to Missouri?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $950–$1,375 from New York to Kansas City (1,290 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $750–$1,375. An SUV costs about $1,075–$1,525, a pickup $1,250–$1,775, and an enclosed trailer $1,450–$2,050 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from New York to Missouri?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,290-mile trip from New York to Kansas City. 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 New York to Missouri?
January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% 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 Missouri after moving?
Missouri requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Title and register at any Missouri license office or by mail.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from New York to Missouri?
Driving 1,290 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $170 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $950–$1,375. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from New York to Missouri?
Our directory lists 58 companies based in New York and 30 based in Missouri, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.