Snowbird Car Shipping
Seasonal north–south moves. Book early — October and April are the two busiest months in the industry.
- ✓ Round-trip booking for the same customer both ways
- ✓ Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and New York to Florida, Arizona and Texas
- ✓ Flexible delivery to seasonal residences and RV parks
- ✓ Early-booking pricing before the seasonal rush
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Zip to zip, in seconds. No obligation.
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| Base fee | $0 |
| Enclosed carrier | $0 |
| Estimated total | $0 |
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Send us your details and a coordinator will confirm a pickup date. Nothing is charged until a carrier is assigned.
Or call (847) 786-2226 and we will quote it on the phone.
About Snowbird Car Shipping
Snowbird routes run heavy south from late September through December and heavy north from March through May. During those windows carrier capacity on the Midwest-to-Florida and Northeast-to-Arizona lanes gets tight and prices rise, sometimes considerably. Booking three to four weeks ahead of your date is the single best thing you can do for both price and schedule.
What's included
- Round-trip booking for the same customer both ways
- Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and New York to Florida, Arizona and Texas
- Flexible delivery to seasonal residences and RV parks
- Early-booking pricing before the seasonal rush
Pricing
Our estimate is distance-based: $1 per estimated road mile between your pickup and delivery ZIP codes, plus a $300 base fee. Estimates provided are for open carrier. Add $500 for enclosed. Use the calculator above for your specific route, or call (847) 786-2226 and we will price it on the phone.
Our Process
How It Works
Four steps from quote to delivery. Nothing is charged until a carrier is assigned to your vehicle.
Get your price
Enter your pickup and delivery ZIP codes. The calculator prices the real road distance between them and returns an open and enclosed figure in seconds.
Book your date
Confirm the details with a coordinator and pick a date. Nothing is charged until a carrier is assigned to your vehicle.
Pickup & inspection
The driver calls ahead, inspects the vehicle with you and records its condition on the Bill of Lading. You both sign it.
Delivery
The driver calls again before arrival. Inspect the vehicle against the same report, sign, pay the balance and you are done.
Available Nationwide
We run snowbird car shipping in all 50 states.
Other Services
Open Car Transport
The standard for nationwide car shipping. Your vehicle rides on a multi-car carrier — the same trailers dealerships use — at the lowest cost per mile.
Learn more →Enclosed Auto Transport
A fully covered trailer for vehicles that should never see weather or road debris. Add $500 to any open-carrier quote.
Learn more →Door-to-Door Transport
We pick up at your address and deliver to theirs. No terminals, no drop-off, no second trip.
Learn more →Terminal-to-Terminal
Drop off and collect at a secured regional lot. Useful when your schedule is unpredictable.
Learn more →Motorcycle Shipping
Crated or strapped on a dedicated motorcycle carrier, with wheel chocks and soft straps on every bike.
Learn more →Truck & SUV Transport
Full-size pickups, lifted trucks, dually and three-row SUVs, priced by the space they actually take up.
Learn more →Snowbird Car Shipping — Questions
When should I book a snowbird move?
Three to four weeks out. Inside two weeks during October or April you are bidding against everyone else on the same lane.
Can you deliver to a seasonal community?
Yes. Many have carrier restrictions at the gate, so we usually meet just outside — the driver arranges it.
Ready to ship your vehicle?
Get a price in seconds, or call and talk to a coordinator who can quote it on the phone.