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

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $975–$1,400 from Columbus to Denver (1,370 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $950–$1,425. An SUV costs about $1,100–$1,575, a pickup $1,275–$1,825, and an enclosed trailer $1,475–$2,100 for a sedan.

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

Transit is usually 3–6 days after pickup for the 1,370-mile trip from Columbus 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 Ohio 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 Ohio to Colorado?

Driving 1,370 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $180 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $975–$1,400. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.

Which car shipping companies go from Ohio to Colorado?

Our directory lists 51 companies based in Ohio and 13 based in Colorado, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 190 that ship nationwide.

Ohio to Colorado Car Shipping: Cost & Time (2026)

Car shipping from Ohio to Colorado

Car transport from Ohio to Colorado runs 1,370 road miles between the biggest metros. Shipping a running sedan from Columbus to Denver costs about $975–$1,400 on an open carrier and $1,475–$2,100 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–6 days in transit. It ranks #212 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

$1,200

Road miles

1,370

Days in transit

3–6

People moving a year

4.8K

Companies at both ends

From	Denver	Colorado Springs	Fort Collins	Pueblo
Columbus	$975–$1,4001,370 mi · 3–6 days	$975–$1,4001,370 mi · 3–6 days	$975–$1,4001,370 mi · 3–6 days	$975–$1,4001,370 mi · 3–6 days
Cleveland	$1,000–$1,4251,440 mi · 3–6 days	$1,000–$1,4251,450 mi · 3–6 days	$1,000–$1,4251,440 mi · 3–6 days	$1,000–$1,4251,450 mi · 3–6 days
Cincinnati	$950–$1,3501,280 mi · 3–5 days	$950–$1,3501,280 mi · 3–5 days	$950–$1,3751,290 mi · 3–5 days	$950–$1,3501,280 mi · 3–5 days
Toledo	$975–$1,3751,320 mi · 3–5 days	$975–$1,3751,330 mi · 3–6 days	$975–$1,3751,320 mi · 3–5 days	$975–$1,3751,340 mi · 3–6 days

Denver

Colorado Springs

Fort Collins

Pueblo

Columbus

$975–$1,4001,370 mi · 3–6 days

Cleveland

$1,000–$1,4251,440 mi · 3–6 days

$1,000–$1,4251,450 mi · 3–6 days

$1,000–$1,4251,440 mi · 3–6 days

$1,000–$1,4251,450 mi · 3–6 days

Cincinnati

$950–$1,3501,280 mi · 3–5 days

$950–$1,3751,290 mi · 3–5 days

$950–$1,3501,280 mi · 3–5 days

Toledo

$975–$1,3751,320 mi · 3–5 days

$975–$1,3751,330 mi · 3–6 days

$975–$1,3751,320 mi · 3–5 days

$975–$1,3751,340 mi · 3–6 days

Price by vehicle type

Columbus to Denver, 1,370 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	$975–$1,400	$1,475–$2,100
Midsize SUV or crossover	$1,100–$1,575	$1,650–$2,350
Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition)	$1,225–$1,750	$1,850–$2,625
Pickup truck	$1,275–$1,825	$1,925–$2,725
Motorcycle	$600–$850	$875–$1,250

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 Ohio to Colorado is January–May and September–November.

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Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cheapest: about $1,200 Peak: about $1,275

About this route

Why so many cars go from Ohio to Colorado

About 4,798 people moved from Ohio to Colorado in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (6,289 in 2023, 3,306 in 2024). That is 2.7% of everyone who left Ohio for another state.

Traffic runs both ways — about 3,938 people a year move from Colorado back to Ohio — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.

How the price compares

At a typical $1,200, shipping from Ohio to Colorado costs more than sending a car to Florida ($1,125) and Texas ($1,075) but less than to Arizona ($1,375) and California ($1,525). That works out to about 88¢ a mile.

Distance and transit time

Expect about 1,370 road miles from Columbus to Denver — 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 west 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.