Route guide · TN → CO
Shipping a car from Tennessee to Colorado
Shipping a running sedan from Nashville-Davidson to Denver costs about $925–$1,325 on an open carrier and $1,400–$2,000 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–5 days in transit. It ranks #247 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,125
- Road miles
- 1,200
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- People moving a year
- 4.2K
- Companies at both ends
- 31
City to city
What it costs between Tennessee and Colorado cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Nashville-Davidson, Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga and Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Pueblo — 990 to 1,400 road miles apart.
| From | Denver | Colorado Springs | Fort Collins | Pueblo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson | $925–$1,3251,200 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,180 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,220 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,170 mi · 3–5 days |
| Memphis | $875–$1,2751,040 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,2501,010 mi · 3–5 days | $875–$1,2751,070 mi · 3–5 days | $850–$1,250990 mi · 2–4 days |
| Knoxville | $975–$1,4001,380 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,4001,370 mi · 3–6 days | $1,000–$1,4001,400 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,4001,350 mi · 3–6 days |
| Chattanooga | $975–$1,3751,320 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,3751,310 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,4001,350 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3751,290 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
Nashville-Davidson to Denver, 1,200 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 | $1,400–$2,000 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,050–$1,500 | $1,550–$2,225 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,175–$1,675 | $1,750–$2,500 |
| Pickup truck | $1,200–$1,725 | $1,825–$2,600 |
| Motorcycle | $550–$800 | $825–$1,200 |
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 Tennessee to Colorado is January–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 Tennessee to Colorado
About 4,162 people moved from Tennessee to Colorado in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (4,670 in 2023, 3,653 in 2024). That is 2.5% of everyone who left Tennessee for another state.
Traffic runs both ways — about 5,064 people a year move from Colorado back to Tennessee — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,125, shipping from Tennessee to Colorado costs more than sending a car to Florida ($1,025) and Texas ($925) but less than to California ($1,450). That works out to about 94¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Nashville-Davidson to Denver is about 1,200 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 west-northwest and crosses one time zone — from Central 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.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Tennessee and Colorado, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Tennessee
15 companies based in Tennessee: 15 carriers, 1 brokers, 190 trucks in total, 12 years in business on average.
- American Transportation Company Knoxville · 91 trucks · since 2000 · USDOT 868890
- Heartbeat Auto Transport Inc La Vergne · 52 trucks · since 2014 · USDOT 2465955
- GT Transportation LLC Winchester · 8 trucks · since 2014 · USDOT 2515264
- Turon Express LLC Sevierville · 7 trucks · since 2018 · USDOT 3124588
- Class Custom Carriers LLC Linden · 4 trucks · since 2002 · USDOT 1038733
Delivery end Colorado
16 companies based in Colorado: 16 carriers, 1 brokers, 269 trucks in total, 10 years in business on average.
- Supreme Auto Transport Inc Longmont · 207 trucks · since 2000 · USDOT 912923
- TK Auto Trans Inc Aurora · 22 trucks · since 2013 · USDOT 2388239
- Sterling Auto Carriers Inc Montrose · 6 trucks · since 2015 · USDOT 2777033
- Your Auto Express Aurora · 5 trucks · since 2021 · USDOT 3705965
- Amiron Auto Trans LLC Commerce City · 4 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 2961725
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Tennessee to Colorado car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Colorado's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Tennessee to Colorado?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $925–$1,325 from Nashville-Davidson to Denver (1,200 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $850–$1,400. An SUV costs about $1,050–$1,500, a pickup $1,200–$1,725, and an enclosed trailer $1,400–$2,000 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Tennessee to Colorado?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,200-mile trip from Nashville-Davidson to Denver. 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 Tennessee 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. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.
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 Tennessee to Colorado?
Driving 1,200 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 Tennessee to Colorado?
Our directory lists 15 companies based in Tennessee and 16 based in Colorado, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.