How much does it cost to ship a car from Virginia to Colorado?

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,100–$1,600 from Virginia Beach to Denver (1,850 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $1,050–$1,600. An SUV costs about $1,250–$1,775, a pickup $1,450–$2,075, and an enclosed trailer $1,675–$2,375 for a sedan.

How long does it take to ship a car from Virginia to Colorado?

Transit is usually 4–7 days after pickup for the 1,850-mile trip from Virginia Beach to Denver. Getting the car picked up takes another 1–5 days on a standard booking; expedited pickup within 1–2 days costs about 30% more.

When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Virginia 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. Whatever the month, a flexible pickup date booked 2–3 weeks out gets the best price.

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 Virginia to Colorado?

Driving 1,850 miles takes about 4 days: roughly $240 in gas and 3 nights of hotels and meals (about $420). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,100–$1,600. Add wear on the car and 4 days off work, and the two come out close.

Which car shipping companies go from Virginia to Colorado?

Our directory lists 24 companies based in Virginia and 13 based in Colorado, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 190 that ship nationwide.

Virginia to Colorado Car Shipping: Cost & Time (2026)

Car shipping from Virginia to Colorado

Car transport from Virginia to Colorado runs 1,850 road miles between the biggest metros. Shipping a running sedan from Virginia Beach to Denver costs about $1,100–$1,600 on an open carrier and $1,675–$2,375 in an enclosed trailer, with 4–7 days in transit. It ranks #106 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

$1,350

Road miles

1,850

Days in transit

4–7

People moving a year

8.9K

Companies at both ends

From	Denver	Colorado Springs	Fort Collins	Pueblo
Virginia Beach	$1,100–$1,6001,850 mi · 4–7 days	$1,100–$1,6001,850 mi · 4–7 days	$1,125–$1,6001,870 mi · 4–7 days	$1,100–$1,5751,840 mi · 4–7 days
Richmond	$1,075–$1,5501,750 mi · 4–7 days	$1,075–$1,5501,750 mi · 4–7 days	$1,075–$1,5501,760 mi · 4–7 days	$1,075–$1,5501,740 mi · 4–7 days
Alexandria	$1,075–$1,5501,750 mi · 4–7 days	$1,075–$1,5501,750 mi · 4–7 days	$1,075–$1,5501,750 mi · 4–7 days	$1,075–$1,5501,750 mi · 4–7 days
Roanoke	$1,050–$1,5001,600 mi · 4–6 days	$1,050–$1,4751,590 mi · 4–6 days	$1,050–$1,5001,610 mi · 4–6 days	$1,050–$1,4751,590 mi · 4–6 days

Denver

Colorado Springs

Fort Collins

Pueblo

Virginia Beach

$1,100–$1,6001,850 mi · 4–7 days

$1,125–$1,6001,870 mi · 4–7 days

$1,100–$1,5751,840 mi · 4–7 days

Richmond

$1,075–$1,5501,750 mi · 4–7 days

$1,075–$1,5501,760 mi · 4–7 days

$1,075–$1,5501,740 mi · 4–7 days

Alexandria

$1,075–$1,5501,750 mi · 4–7 days

Roanoke

$1,050–$1,5001,600 mi · 4–6 days

$1,050–$1,4751,590 mi · 4–6 days

$1,050–$1,5001,610 mi · 4–6 days

$1,050–$1,4751,590 mi · 4–6 days

Price by vehicle type

Virginia Beach to Denver, 1,850 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	$1,100–$1,600	$1,675–$2,375
Midsize SUV or crossover	$1,250–$1,775	$1,875–$2,675
Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition)	$1,400–$2,000	$2,075–$2,975
Pickup truck	$1,450–$2,075	$2,175–$3,100
Motorcycle	$675–$950	$1,000–$1,425

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 Virginia to Colorado is January–May and September–November.

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Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cheapest: about $1,350 Peak: about $1,450

About this route

Why so many cars go from Virginia to Colorado

About 8,879 people moved from Virginia to Colorado in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (9,719 in 2023, 8,039 in 2024). That is 3.4% of everyone who left Virginia for another state.

Traffic is lopsided: only about 4,994 people a year go the other way, Colorado to Virginia. Trucks heading into Colorado fill up quickly, so pickups are usually fast — but carriers have less reason to discount in peak months.

How the price compares

At a typical $1,350, shipping from Virginia to Colorado costs more than sending a car to Texas ($1,200) and Florida ($1,025) but less than to Arizona ($1,550) and California ($1,700). That works out to about 73¢ a mile — long hauls cost less per mile because loading and paperwork are spread over more distance.

Distance and transit time

At roughly 1,850 road miles, Virginia Beach to Denver is a cross-country haul. Federal hours-of-service rules cap truck drivers at 11 hours behind the wheel a day, so plan on 4–7 days in transit once the car is loaded. The car heads west-northwest and crosses 2 time zones — from Eastern 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.