Route guide · OR → AZ
Shipping a car from Oregon to Arizona
Shipping a running sedan from Portland to Phoenix costs about $925–$1,325 on an open carrier and $1,375–$1,975 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #137 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,125
- Road miles
- 1,180
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 7.4K
- Companies at both ends
- 48
City to city
What it costs between Oregon and Arizona cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Portland, Salem, Eugene and Bend and Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma and Flagstaff — 940 to 1,320 road miles apart.
| From | Phoenix | Tucson | Yuma | Flagstaff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $925–$1,3251,180 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,3751,320 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,180 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,080 mi · 3–5 days |
| Salem | $900–$1,3001,150 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3751,290 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,150 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,060 mi · 3–5 days |
| Eugene | $900–$1,3001,100 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,250 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,090 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,2501,020 mi · 3–5 days |
| Bend | $850–$1,2501,030 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,180 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,040 mi · 3–5 days | $825–$1,225940 mi · 2–4 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
Portland to Phoenix, 1,180 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 | $925–$1,325 | $1,375–$1,975 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,025–$1,475 | $1,550–$2,225 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,150–$1,650 | $1,725–$2,475 |
| Pickup truck | $1,200–$1,725 | $1,800–$2,575 |
| Motorcycle | $550–$800 | $825–$1,200 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in December (the holidays and winter weather up north), running about 10% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Oregon to Arizona is March–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,125 Peak: about $1,225
About this route
Why so many cars go from Oregon to Arizona
About 7,401 people moved from Oregon to Arizona in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (10,465 in 2023, 4,336 in 2024). That is 6% of everyone who left Oregon for another state, making Arizona its #4 destination.
Traffic runs both ways — about 7,169 people a year move from Arizona back to Oregon — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,125, shipping from Oregon to Arizona costs more than sending a car to California ($1,050) but less than to Texas ($1,375). That works out to about 95¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Portland to Phoenix is about 1,180 road miles, or 3–5 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 Pacific to Mountain time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
On the road
- Winter storms in Oregon can slow pickups and deliveries in December through February — leave slack in your schedule.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Oregon and Arizona, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Oregon
7 companies based in Oregon: 7 carriers, 1 brokers, 19 trucks in total, 13 years in business on average.
- Carroll Auto Transport LLC Gilchrist · 5 trucks · since 2001 · USDOT 991916
- DMV Auto Transport Portland · 4 trucks · since 2008 · USDOT 1797529
- EZ Transport LLC Troutdale · 2 trucks · since 2016 · USDOT 2871184
- Finesse Auto Transport LLC Damascus · 2 trucks · since 2018 · USDOT 3087476
- Interstate Expressways Inc Eugene · 2 trucks · since 2025 · USDOT 4462008
Delivery end Arizona
41 companies based in Arizona: 30 carriers, 5 brokers, 154 trucks in total, 13 years in business on average.
- Motor Car Auto Carriers Inc Glendal · 45 trucks · since 2000 · USDOT 915692
- Auto-Matic Auto Carriers LLC Tucson · 23 trucks · since 2009 · USDOT 1965940
- J&S Transportation Tucson · 14 trucks · since 2000 · USDOT 911585
- Zemo Auto Transport LLC Peoria · 6 trucks · since 2015 · USDOT 2781497
- J & J Auto Transport LLC Litchfield Park · 5 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3244816
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Oregon to Arizona car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Arizona's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Oregon to Arizona?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $925–$1,325 from Portland to Phoenix (1,180 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $825–$1,375. An SUV costs about $1,025–$1,475, a pickup $1,200–$1,725, and an enclosed trailer $1,375–$1,975 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Oregon to Arizona?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,180-mile trip from Portland to Phoenix. 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 Oregon to Arizona?
March–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 10% more. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.
How soon do I have to register my car in Arizona after moving?
Arizona requires new residents to register right away — there is no grace period. Arizona expects registration as soon as you become a resident. Cars kept in the Phoenix or Tucson areas may need an emissions test first.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Oregon to Arizona?
Driving 1,180 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $150 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $925–$1,325. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Oregon to Arizona?
Our directory lists 7 companies based in Oregon and 41 based in Arizona, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.