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Quotes for LTL freight, auto transport, expedited freight and Sprinter van delivery across the U.S.

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What are you shipping?

Shipping options on the Transportli marketplace

Car shipping

Open and enclosed carriers, door to door. Compare real quotes from our priced lanes in every state.

LTL freight

Compare LTL rates from top LTL carriers for pallets and crates, with guides for every state.

Sprinter and cargo van delivery

Direct, time-critical delivery for one to four pallets, with a driver found fast.

Hot shot trucking

Fast, flexible delivery for heavy or oversized loads that do not need a full truck.

Pallets and crates

Ship a pallet or a crate without guessing at freight class or dimensions.

Construction material delivery

Same-day and next-day delivery of building materials to the job site.

How it works

How the Transportli shipping marketplace works

Step 01

Tell us what you are shipping

Enter pickup and delivery ZIP codes and a few details about your car, pallets or load.

Step 02

Carriers send real quotes

Vetted, insured transportation companies review your shipment and send their own prices. You compare them side by side.

Step 03

Choose and ship

Pick the quote that fits, then message your carrier and follow the pickup and delivery in your Transportli account.

Real quotes from transportation companies

Prices come from carriers and transportation companies, not a formula. Our price pages show the real quotes behind every number.

Vetted carriers

Carriers are vetted before they can send you a quote.

Insured carriers

Carriers on Transportli are insured. Confirm the coverage for your shipment with your carrier before you book.

LTL rates from top LTL carriers

Compare LTL rates from top LTL carriers side by side, by price and transit time.

Real prices

Car shipping prices from real quotes

Transportli Car Shipping Price Index

Week of November 2, 2026 · sedan, open and enclosed, 20 fixed lanes

Price index (first week = 100) 104.4 ↑ +1.6% vs. last week
Average per mile $0.76 ↑ +1.3% vs. last week
Average sedan price $791 ↑ +1.3% vs. last week
Enclosed premium over open (median) +65% ↑ +1.2 pts vs. last week
Enclosed price index (first week = 100) 103.7 ↑ +1.4% vs. last week $1.25 a mile, $1,302 average
Southbound vs. northbound to Florida +50% $1,090 south vs. $728 north

See all 20 lanes and the data → Real quotes from our platform. How we calculate it

Popular car shipping routes, with the real quote we priced for a sedan on an open trailer. Each page has the full price grid, a route map and estimate tools.

Atlanta → Columbus$560Georgia to Ohio · sedan, open trailer Columbus → Atlanta$533Ohio to Georgia · sedan, open trailer Kansas City → New York$554Missouri to New York · sedan, open trailer New York → Kansas City$1,166New York to Missouri · sedan, open trailer Los Angeles → Charlotte$1,500California to North Carolina · sedan, open trailer Charlotte → Los Angeles$1,266North Carolina to California · sedan, open trailer Birmingham → Dallas$610Alabama to Texas · sedan, open trailer Dallas → Birmingham$500Texas to Alabama · sedan, open trailer Atlanta → Denver$1,170Georgia to Colorado · sedan, open trailer Denver → Atlanta$970Colorado to Georgia · sedan, open trailer Detroit → New York$452Michigan to New York · sedan, open trailer New York → Detroit$711New York to Michigan · sedan, open trailer

See all popular auto transport routes →  ·  Browse car shipping by state →

Free tools

Free shipping calculators and tools

Car shipping calculatorEstimate the cost to ship a car on your route.Freight cost calculatorEstimate LTL freight cost from weight, class and distance.LTL density calculatorWork out pounds per cubic foot and your likely freight class.Freight class calculatorFind your NMFC freight class from weight and dimensions.Cubic feet calculatorVolume of a shipment from its dimensions.Bill of lading generatorCreate a bill of lading for your shipment.Load profit calculatorCheck whether a van load is worth taking.Sprinter van dimensionsLength, height, doors, payload and pallets by size.

Research and data

Original shipping price research

Car shipping price index

The average cost to ship a car, updated every Monday, with free CSV and JSON data.

Is it cheaper to ship a car in one direction?

We priced 287 lanes both ways to see which direction costs less.

Pickup, SUV and van vs sedan

How much more vehicle type adds, measured on 1,170 lanes.

Northeast to Florida: 43 routes

Real prices on 43 routes, both directions.

How we price  ·  Use our data (data license)

For carriers and businesses

Find loads, or ship more than one vehicle

Drivers and carriers

Run a Sprinter van, cargo van, box truck or hot shot rig? Apply to join, compare load boards and browse open jobs.

Dealers, auctions and fleets

Moving more than one vehicle? Get multi-car pricing and carriers who work with auction lots and dealer lots.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Transportli?

Transportli is an online shipping marketplace. You tell us what you need to ship, vetted and insured carriers and transportation companies send real quotes, and you compare them and book the one you want.

How does Transportli work?

Enter your pickup and delivery ZIP codes and your shipment details. Carriers respond with their own quotes, which you can compare by price and transit time. After you choose one, you can message the carrier and follow the pickup and delivery.

How much does it cost to ship a car?

Across the 1,348 open-trailer lanes of 100 miles or more that we priced, the median sedan quote was $337 for 100 to 250 miles, $483 for 250 to 500, $728 for 500 to 1,000, $977 for 1,000 to 1,500 and $1,518 for 2,500 miles or more. Prices change with direction, season and demand, so use our car shipping cost guide or calculator, then get a live quote.

How do I compare LTL rates?

Enter your ZIP codes and freight details such as pallet count, weight and dimensions, and we show LTL rates from top LTL carriers side by side. If you are unsure of your freight class, use our density and freight class calculators first.

Are Transportli carriers vetted and insured?

Yes. Carriers are vetted before they can quote, and they are insured. Coverage and limits differ by carrier and shipment, so ask your carrier to confirm the insurance for your load before you book.

How long does shipping take?

After pickup, a car typically spends 1 to 2 days on the truck for trips under 500 miles, 2 to 4 days for 500 to 900 miles and 3 to 6 days for 1,000 to 1,500 miles. LTL and van delivery times depend on the lane and the service you choose.

Open or enclosed car transport?

Open trailers are the standard and the cheapest option. In our measurements, enclosed transport cost a median 74% more. Choose enclosed for classic, exotic or other high-value cars.

Can I ship a car that does not run?

Yes, if the carrier has a winch. It costs more: in our tests about 25% more, around $190 for a sedan.

Is door-to-door delivery included?

Yes. All of our car shipping prices are door to door where a truck can safely reach. Very tight or rural addresses may need a meeting point such as a large parking lot.

How do carriers and drivers join?

Apply on our drivers page and we will follow up with next steps. You can also compare load boards and browse jobs there.

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