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

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $925–$1,325 from Seattle to Denver (1,210 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $825–$1,375. An SUV costs about $1,050–$1,500, a pickup $1,225–$1,725, and an enclosed trailer $1,400–$2,000 for a sedan.

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

Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,210-mile trip from Seattle to Denver. The wait for pickup is separate: typically 1–5 days, or 1–2 days if you pay about 30% more for expedited service.

When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Washington to Colorado?

March–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 10% more. If you must ship in peak months, book three to four weeks ahead.

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 Washington to Colorado?

Driving 1,210 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 Washington to Colorado?

Our directory lists 34 companies based in Washington and 13 based in Colorado, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 190 that ship nationwide.

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

Car shipping from Washington to Colorado

Car transport from Washington to Colorado runs 1,210 road miles between the biggest metros. Shipping a running sedan from Seattle 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 #164 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

1,210

Days in transit

3–5

People moving a year

6.1K

Companies at both ends

From	Denver	Colorado Springs	Fort Collins	Pueblo
Seattle	$925–$1,3251,210 mi · 3–5 days	$950–$1,3501,260 mi · 3–5 days	$925–$1,3251,160 mi · 3–5 days	$975–$1,3751,300 mi · 3–5 days
Spokane	$850–$1,250980 mi · 2–4 days	$875–$1,2751,040 mi · 3–5 days	$825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days	$875–$1,2751,080 mi · 3–5 days
Vancouver	$925–$1,3251,160 mi · 3–5 days	$925–$1,3251,210 mi · 3–5 days	$900–$1,3001,120 mi · 3–5 days	$950–$1,3501,240 mi · 3–5 days
Yakima	$875–$1,2751,080 mi · 3–5 days	$900–$1,3001,130 mi · 3–5 days	$875–$1,2751,040 mi · 3–5 days	$925–$1,3251,170 mi · 3–5 days

Denver

Colorado Springs

Fort Collins

Pueblo

Seattle

$925–$1,3251,210 mi · 3–5 days

$950–$1,3501,260 mi · 3–5 days

$925–$1,3251,160 mi · 3–5 days

$975–$1,3751,300 mi · 3–5 days

Spokane

$850–$1,250980 mi · 2–4 days

$875–$1,2751,040 mi · 3–5 days

$825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days

$875–$1,2751,080 mi · 3–5 days

Vancouver

$925–$1,3251,160 mi · 3–5 days

$925–$1,3251,210 mi · 3–5 days

$900–$1,3001,120 mi · 3–5 days

$950–$1,3501,240 mi · 3–5 days

Yakima

$875–$1,2751,080 mi · 3–5 days

$900–$1,3001,130 mi · 3–5 days

$875–$1,2751,040 mi · 3–5 days

$925–$1,3251,170 mi · 3–5 days

Price by vehicle type

Seattle to Denver, 1,210 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	$1,575–$2,250
Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition)	$1,175–$1,675	$1,750–$2,500
Pickup truck	$1,225–$1,725	$1,825–$2,600
Motorcycle	$550–$800	$850–$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 Washington to Colorado is March–May and September–November.

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Dec

Cheapest: about $1,125 Peak: about $1,250

About this route

Why so many cars go from Washington to Colorado

About 6,099 people moved from Washington to Colorado in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (6,010 in 2023, 6,188 in 2024). That is 2.9% of everyone who left Washington for another state.

This is the lighter direction: about 8,615 people a year move Colorado to Washington. Carriers that bring cars into Washington need loads back toward Colorado, so it's worth asking for a backhaul price on this leg.

How the price compares

At a typical $1,125, shipping from Washington to Colorado costs more than sending a car to California ($1,100) but less than to Arizona ($1,175) and Minnesota ($1,275). That works out to about 93¢ a mile.

Distance and transit time

Your car spends 3–5 days on the road for the roughly 1,210 miles from Seattle to Denver, after a pickup window of a few days while the carrier assembles a full load. The car heads east-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

The route crosses mountain passes in the West; from November to March, snow and chain laws can hold trucks for a day or two.
Winter storms in Washington can slow pickups and deliveries in December through February — leave slack in your schedule.