Route guide · WI → FL
Shipping a car from Wisconsin to Florida
Shipping a running sedan from Milwaukee to Miami costs about $1,025–$1,450 on an open carrier and $1,525–$2,175 in an enclosed trailer, with 3–6 days in transit. It ranks #74 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,250
- Road miles
- 1,500
- Days in transit
- 3–6
- People moving a year
- 8.7K
- Companies at both ends
- 233
City to city
What it costs between Wisconsin and Florida cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and Eau Claire and Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa — 1,120 to 1,720 road miles apart.
| From | Miami | Orlando | Jacksonville | Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $1,025–$1,4501,500 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3501,270 mi · 3–5 days | $900–$1,3001,120 mi · 3–5 days | $950–$1,3501,280 mi · 3–5 days |
| Madison | $1,025–$1,4751,540 mi · 4–6 days | $975–$1,3751,310 mi · 3–5 days | $925–$1,3251,160 mi · 3–5 days | $975–$1,3751,310 mi · 3–5 days |
| Green Bay | $1,050–$1,5001,610 mi · 4–6 days | $975–$1,4001,380 mi · 3–6 days | $950–$1,3501,230 mi · 3–5 days | $1,000–$1,4001,400 mi · 3–6 days |
| Eau Claire | $1,075–$1,5501,720 mi · 4–7 days | $1,025–$1,4501,490 mi · 3–6 days | $975–$1,3751,340 mi · 3–6 days | $1,025–$1,4501,490 mi · 3–6 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
Milwaukee to Miami, 1,500 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 | $1,025–$1,450 | $1,525–$2,175 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $1,150–$1,625 | $1,700–$2,425 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,275–$1,825 | $1,900–$2,725 |
| Pickup truck | $1,325–$1,875 | $1,975–$2,825 |
| Motorcycle | $600–$875 | $925–$1,300 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in December (snowbird season, when retirees ship cars south for the winter, the holidays and winter weather up north), running about 25% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Wisconsin to Florida is March–May and September.
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- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,225 Peak: about $1,550
About this route
Why so many cars go from Wisconsin to Florida
About 8,721 people moved from Wisconsin to Florida in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (9,232 in 2023, 8,210 in 2024). That is 8.3% of everyone who left Wisconsin for another state, making Florida its #3 destination.
Traffic runs both ways — about 7,008 people a year move from Florida back to Wisconsin — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,225, shipping from Wisconsin to Florida costs more than sending a car to Texas ($1,050) and North Carolina ($950) but less than to Arizona ($1,300). That works out to about 82¢ a mile.
Distance and transit time
Your car spends 3–6 days on the road for the roughly 1,500 miles from Milwaukee to Miami, after a pickup window of a few days while the carrier assembles a full load. The car heads south-southeast and crosses one time zone — from Central to Eastern time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
On the road
- Winter storms in Wisconsin can slow pickups and deliveries in December through February — leave slack in your schedule.
- 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 Wisconsin and Florida, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Wisconsin
15 companies based in Wisconsin: 15 carriers, 4 brokers, 536 trucks in total, 18 years in business on average.
- Auto Truck Transport USA LLC Pleasant Priaire · 420 trucks · since 1988 · USDOT 317106
- Unimark Truck Transport LLC Pleasant Prairie · 66 trucks · since 2002 · USDOT 1065561
- Riverview Auto Transport Partners LLC Manitowoc · 8 trucks · since 1994 · USDOT 568605
- Unimark Transportation Services Inc Pleasant Priaire · 8 trucks · since 2004 · USDOT 1208224
- Roadside Auto & Truck Transport Inc Pleasant Prairie · 7 trucks · since 1996 · USDOT 664041
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
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin to Florida?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,025–$1,450 from Milwaukee to Miami (1,500 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $900–$1,550. An SUV costs about $1,150–$1,625, a pickup $1,325–$1,875, and an enclosed trailer $1,525–$2,175 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Wisconsin to Florida?
Transit is usually 3–6 days after pickup for the 1,500-mile trip from Milwaukee to Miami. 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 Wisconsin to Florida?
March–May and September is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 25% more. If you must ship in peak months, book three to four weeks ahead.
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 Wisconsin to Florida?
Driving 1,500 miles takes about 3 days: roughly $190 in gas and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $280). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,025–$1,450. Add wear on the car and 3 days off work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Wisconsin to Florida?
Our directory lists 15 companies based in Wisconsin and 218 based in Florida, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.