How much does it cost to ship a car from North Carolina to Colorado?

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,050–$1,475 from Charlotte to Denver (1,590 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $1,025–$1,550. An SUV costs about $1,175–$1,675, a pickup $1,350–$1,925, and an enclosed trailer $1,550–$2,225 for a sedan.

How long does it take to ship a car from North Carolina to Colorado?

Transit is usually 4–6 days after pickup for the 1,590-mile trip from Charlotte to Denver. 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 North Carolina to Colorado?

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 Colorado after moving?

Colorado requires new residents to register within 90 days of becoming a resident. You need Colorado insurance before you register; late fees are $25 a month, up to $100.

Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from North Carolina to Colorado?

Driving 1,590 miles takes about 4 days: roughly $200 in gas and 3 nights of hotels and meals (about $420). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,050–$1,475. Add wear on the car and 4 days off work, and the two come out close.

Which car shipping companies go from North Carolina to Colorado?

Our directory lists 25 companies based in North Carolina and 13 based in Colorado, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 190 that ship nationwide.

North Carolina to Colorado Car Shipping: Cost & Time (2026)

Car shipping from North Carolina to Colorado

Car transport from North Carolina to Colorado runs 1,590 road miles between the biggest metros. Shipping a running sedan from Charlotte to Denver costs about $1,050–$1,475 on an open carrier and $1,550–$2,225 in an enclosed trailer, with 4–6 days in transit. It ranks #126 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

$1,275

Road miles

1,590

Days in transit

4–6

People moving a year

7.9K

Companies at both ends

From	Denver	Colorado Springs	Fort Collins	Pueblo
Charlotte	$1,050–$1,4751,590 mi · 4–6 days	$1,050–$1,4751,580 mi · 4–6 days	$1,050–$1,5001,610 mi · 4–6 days	$1,025–$1,4751,570 mi · 4–6 days
Raleigh	$1,075–$1,5251,710 mi · 4–7 days	$1,075–$1,5251,700 mi · 4–7 days	$1,075–$1,5501,730 mi · 4–7 days	$1,075–$1,5251,700 mi · 4–7 days
Greensboro	$1,050–$1,5001,630 mi · 4–6 days	$1,050–$1,5001,620 mi · 4–6 days	$1,050–$1,5001,650 mi · 4–6 days	$1,050–$1,5001,610 mi · 4–6 days
Fayetteville	$1,075–$1,5251,710 mi · 4–7 days	$1,075–$1,5251,700 mi · 4–7 days	$1,075–$1,5501,730 mi · 4–7 days	$1,075–$1,5251,690 mi · 4–7 days

Denver

Colorado Springs

Fort Collins

Pueblo

Charlotte

$1,050–$1,4751,590 mi · 4–6 days

$1,050–$1,4751,580 mi · 4–6 days

$1,050–$1,5001,610 mi · 4–6 days

$1,025–$1,4751,570 mi · 4–6 days

Raleigh

$1,075–$1,5251,710 mi · 4–7 days

$1,075–$1,5251,700 mi · 4–7 days

$1,075–$1,5501,730 mi · 4–7 days

$1,075–$1,5251,700 mi · 4–7 days

Greensboro

$1,050–$1,5001,630 mi · 4–6 days

$1,050–$1,5001,620 mi · 4–6 days

$1,050–$1,5001,650 mi · 4–6 days

$1,050–$1,5001,610 mi · 4–6 days

Fayetteville

$1,075–$1,5251,710 mi · 4–7 days

$1,075–$1,5251,700 mi · 4–7 days

$1,075–$1,5501,730 mi · 4–7 days

$1,075–$1,5251,690 mi · 4–7 days

Price by vehicle type

Charlotte to Denver, 1,590 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	$1,050–$1,475	$1,550–$2,225
Midsize SUV or crossover	$1,175–$1,675	$1,750–$2,500
Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition)	$1,300–$1,850	$1,950–$2,775
Pickup truck	$1,350–$1,925	$2,025–$2,900
Motorcycle	$625–$900	$925–$1,325

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 North Carolina to Colorado is January–May and September–November.

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cheapest: about $1,275 Peak: about $1,375

About this route

Why so many cars go from North Carolina to Colorado

About 7,944 people moved from North Carolina to Colorado in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (10,351 in 2023, 5,537 in 2024). That is 3.3% of everyone who left North Carolina for another state.

Traffic runs both ways — about 5,712 people a year move from Colorado back to North Carolina — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.

How the price compares

At a typical $1,275, shipping from North Carolina to Colorado costs more than sending a car to Texas ($1,075) and Florida ($950) but less than to Arizona ($1,450) and California ($1,600). That works out to about 80¢ a mile — long hauls cost less per mile because loading and paperwork are spread over more distance.

Distance and transit time

Expect about 1,590 road miles from Charlotte to Denver — 4–6 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 west-northwest 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.

Car shipping from North Carolina to Colorado

Price by vehicle type

Best time to ship

Why so many cars go from North Carolina to Colorado

How the price compares

Distance and transit time

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From North Carolina to states near Colorado

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North Carolina to Colorado car shipping: questions