Route guide · UT → FL
Shipping a car from Utah to Florida
Shipping a running sedan from Salt Lake City to Miami costs about $1,300–$1,850 on an open carrier and $1,950–$2,775 in an enclosed trailer, with 5–9 days in transit. It ranks #216 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,575
- Road miles
- 2,460
- Days in transit
- 5–9
- People moving a year
- 4.7K
- Companies at both ends
- 230
City to city
What it costs between Utah and Florida cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Salt Lake City, Provo, St. George and Logan and Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa — 2,140 to 2,490 road miles apart.
| From | Miami | Orlando | Jacksonville | Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $1,300–$1,8502,460 mi · 5–9 days | $1,250–$1,7752,280 mi · 5–8 days | $1,200–$1,7252,170 mi · 5–8 days | $1,225–$1,7502,220 mi · 5–8 days |
| Provo | $1,275–$1,8502,430 mi · 5–9 days | $1,225–$1,7502,250 mi · 5–8 days | $1,200–$1,7002,140 mi · 5–8 days | $1,200–$1,7252,190 mi · 5–8 days |
| St. George | $1,300–$1,8502,480 mi · 5–9 days | $1,250–$1,7752,310 mi · 5–8 days | $1,225–$1,7502,220 mi · 5–8 days | $1,225–$1,7502,250 mi · 5–8 days |
| Logan | $1,300–$1,8752,490 mi · 5–9 days | $1,250–$1,7752,290 mi · 5–8 days | $1,200–$1,7252,180 mi · 5–8 days | $1,225–$1,7502,250 mi · 5–8 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
Salt Lake City to Miami, 2,460 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 | $1,300–$1,850 | $1,950–$2,775 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,450–$2,075 | $2,175–$3,100 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,625–$2,325 | $2,425–$3,475 |
| Pickup truck | $1,675–$2,400 | $2,525–$3,600 |
| Motorcycle | $775–$1,100 | $1,175–$1,675 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in December (snowbird season, when retirees ship cars south for the winter and the holidays), running about 20% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Utah to Florida is February–May and September.
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Cheapest: about $1,575 Peak: about $1,875
About this route
Why so many cars go from Utah to Florida
About 4,741 people moved from Utah to Florida in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (3,733 in 2023, 5,748 in 2024). That is 5.3% of everyone who left Utah for another state.
Far fewer people make the reverse move — about 3,082 a year from Florida to Utah. Carriers bound for Florida rarely run empty, which keeps pickups quick but prices firm.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,575, shipping from Utah to Florida is among the most expensive routes out of Utah; Texas ($1,125) cost less. That works out to about 64¢ a mile — long hauls cost less per mile because loading and paperwork are spread over more distance.
Distance and transit time
Salt Lake City to Miami runs about 2,460 road miles. With drivers limited to 11 hours of driving a day and stops for other cars on the load, that is 5–9 days on the truck. The car heads east-southeast and crosses 2 time zones — from Mountain to Eastern 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.
- Hurricane season (June–November) occasionally delays Gulf and Atlantic coast deliveries; carriers will reschedule rather than drive into a storm.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Utah and Florida, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Utah
12 companies based in Utah: 12 carriers, 1 brokers, 34 trucks in total, 8 years in business on average.
- NTM Transportation LLC Tooele · 5 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3337868
- Express Auto Shipping LLC Ogden · 4 trucks · since 2006 · USDOT 1567294
- Moving Connections & Carnections Auto Transport Salt Lake City · 4 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2028429
- Berg Transportation LLC Orem · 3 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3381118
- GLB Autosource Transport Inc Cedar City · 3 trucks · since 2019 · USDOT 3285033
Delivery end Florida
218 companies based in Florida: 187 carriers, 18 brokers, 1,227 trucks in total, 9 years in business on average.
- Centurion Auto Transport Jacksonville · 239 trucks · since 1992 · USDOT 471614
- Vision Auto Transport Inc Miami · 95 trucks · since 2011 · USDOT 2257988
- Masney Auto Transport Inc Winter Garden · 89 trucks · since 1988 · USDOT 326786
- Cfy Auto Transport Corp Miami · 50 trucks · since 2016 · USDOT 2841696
- Auto Carrier Express Inc Jacksonville · 48 trucks · since 1998 · USDOT 766895
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Utah to Florida car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Florida's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Utah to Florida?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,300–$1,850 from Salt Lake City to Miami (2,460 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $1,200–$1,875. An SUV costs about $1,450–$2,075, a pickup $1,675–$2,400, and an enclosed trailer $1,950–$2,775 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Utah to Florida?
Transit is usually 5–9 days after pickup for the 2,460-mile trip from Salt Lake City to Miami. 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 Utah to Florida?
February–May and September is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 20% more. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.
How soon do I have to register my car in Florida after moving?
Florida requires new residents to register within 10 days of becoming a resident. Buy Florida insurance first — the 10 days count from the day you establish residency, such as starting a job or enrolling children in school.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Utah to Florida?
Driving 2,460 miles takes about 5 days: roughly $310 in gas and 4 nights of hotels and meals (about $560). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,300–$1,850. Add wear on the car and 5 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Utah to Florida?
Our directory lists 12 companies based in Utah and 218 based in Florida, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.