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Supreme Auto Transport Inc
FMCSA verifiedColorado auto carrier in business since 2001, partnered with Japan's NIKKON Holdings, with nationwide reach.
Route guide · TN → CO
Car shipping from Tennessee to Colorado
Car transport from Tennessee to Colorado runs 1,200 road miles between the biggest metros. Shipping a running sedan from Nashville 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
- 27
City to city
Cost to ship a car from Tennessee to Colorado, city to city
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Nashville, 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 | $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 |
Estimate, not a quote
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 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 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 transport companies from Tennessee to Colorado
Companies headquartered at either end of the route usually run this lane often. Filter by services, company type and safety record — every listing is matched to its FMCSA record.
- Pickup end Tennessee 14 companies · 14 carriers · 2 brokers · 190 trucks · 13 yrs avg.
- Delivery end Colorado 13 companies · 13 carriers · 1 brokers · 447 trucks · 10 yrs avg.
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UZ Auto Trans
FMCSA verifiedWoman- and minority-owned Denver car carrier with 80+ trucks, delivering vehicles across the 48 states.
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American Transportation Company
FMCSA verifiedVeteran- and family-owned Knoxville company providing nationwide commercial vehicle driveaway and heavy hauling.
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Heartbeat Auto Transport Inc
FMCSA verifiedAuto transport carrier founded in 1994 by an owner-driver, specializing in hauling vehicles for over 30 years.
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Sterling Auto Carriers Inc
FMCSA verifiedColorado enclosed car carrier for high-end, concept and high-security vehicles, auto shows and film productions.
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Vitacars
FMCSA verifiedKnoxville enclosed-only car carrier with liftgate trailers for luxury and exotic vehicles, booked direct without a broker.
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Avant Garde Auto Logistics
FMCSA verifiedSmyrna, Tennessee auto transport company offering open and enclosed coast-to-coast vehicle shipping.
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TK Auto Trans Inc
FMCSA verifiedGT
GT Transportation LLC
FMCSA verifiedTE
Turon Express LLC
FMCSA verifiedAA
Amiron Auto Trans LLC
FMCSA verifiedCC
Class Custom Carriers LLC
FMCSA verifiedRA
Revenge Auto Transport
FMCSA verifiedAA
Aim Auto and Logistics Inc
FMCSA verifiedBA
Belavia Auto Transport LLC
FMCSA verifiedDA
DDR Auto Transport LLC
FMCSA verifiedHT
Hodge Trucking
FMCSA verifiedKA
KK Auto Trans LLC
FMCSA verifiedM
Mta
FMCSA verifiedA&
A & L Auto Transport
FMCSA verifiedAS
All Star Auto Transport LLC
FMCSA verifiedAT
Aua Transportation LLC
FMCSA verifiedCE
Cargo Express Solution LLC
FMCSA verifiedPA
P A Auto Trans LLC
FMCSA verifiedTA
TA Auto Express LLC
FMCSA verifiedTJ
Triple J Transportation & Hauling
FMCSA verifiedTL
Two Lit Trucking LLC
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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 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 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 14 companies based in Tennessee and 13 based in Colorado, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 190 that ship nationwide.