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 6 companies based in Oregon and 34 based in Arizona, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 190 that ship nationwide.

Car Transport Oregon to Arizona: Cost & Time (2026)

Car shipping from Oregon to Arizona

Car transport from Oregon to Arizona runs 1,180 road miles between the biggest metros. 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.

Prices updated October 2026 · Estimates, not quotes · Calculate for your car →

Open carrier, sedan

$1,125

Road miles

1,180

Days in transit

3–5

People moving a year

7.4K

Companies at both ends

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

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

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

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.

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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.

Car shipping from Oregon to Arizona

Price by vehicle type

Best time to ship

Why so many cars go from Oregon to Arizona

How the price compares

Distance and transit time

On the road

From Oregon to states near Arizona

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