Boston, MA
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Downtown and Back Bay pickups meet on a wide artery; the suburbs inside Route 128 are straightforward.
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Massachusetts Auto Transport & Car Shipping
Into Massachusetts from $850 · Out of Massachusetts from $850 · Door-to-door in Boston, Worcester, Springfield and statewide
- Pickup in 1–5 days
- I-90 (Mass Pike) · I-93 · I-95 · I-495
- Busiest: October–December, June–August
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- Major metros served
- Boston, Worcester, Springfield
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- Ports
- Port of Boston
- Interstates
- I-90 (Mass Pike), I-93, I-95, I-495
- Shipping into the state
- $850 – $1,700
- typical sedan, open
- Shipping out
- $850 – $1,650
- typical sedan, open
- Busiest months
- October–December, June–August
Shipping a car to or from Massachusetts: the top of the I-95 corridor
Massachusetts sits at the northern end of the busiest car shipping corridor in the country, and that shapes everything about shipping from here. Southbound carriers begin their Florida runs in New England, loading in Boston, the Route 128 suburbs, Worcester and on the Cape before working down through Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York. Because the truck fills as it goes, a Massachusetts pickup is one of the first stops and is priced for the full distance; on the same lane it runs about $100–$150 above a New York pickup.
The traffic is seasonal and academic. Snowbirds from the South Shore, Cape Cod and the western suburbs ship to Florida from October to December and return in spring. September and January bring a surge of inbound student cars for the Boston and Cambridge universities, with the reverse in May. Corporate relocations, particularly to Texas, the Carolinas and North Carolina's Research Triangle, run through the summer, and a steady trade in vehicles moves through the Port of Boston.
Three roads carry it all: I-95 south through Providence and toward New York, I-90 west across the state to Albany and the Midwest, and I-93 north–south through the city. I-495 is the outer loop where many carriers gather loads. This page covers what it costs to ship into and out of Massachusetts on the main lanes, the seasonal calendar, the Boston city guide, and the practical questions: Boston streets, the Cape, winter storms and student timing.
Outbound
Shipping a car from Massachusetts
Leaving Massachusetts? These are the destinations with the most carrier capacity.
| Delivery | Distance | Transit | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Florida | 1,400 mi | 4–6 days | $1,000 – $1,450 | $1,450 – $2,100 |
| To Miami, FL | 1,500 mi | 4–6 days | $1,050 – $1,450 | $1,500 – $2,100 |
- Distance1,400 miTransit4–6 daysOpen carrier$1,000 – $1,450Enclosed$1,450 – $2,100
- Distance1,500 miTransit4–6 daysOpen carrier$1,050 – $1,450Enclosed$1,500 – $2,100
Sedan, running, standard pickup window. Select a route for the full price table by vehicle type.
Cities
Massachusetts cities we serve door-to-door
Each city guide covers pickup logistics, the nearest carrier terminal and price examples to the most common destinations.
Cost
What it costs to ship a car to or from Massachusetts
Typical ranges by distance band. Inbound Massachusetts shipments run $850–$1,700 on the busiest lanes.
| Distance | Open carrier | Enclosed carrier | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short (under 500 miles) | $525 – $700 | $750 – $1,000 | 1–3 days |
| Medium (500–1,500 miles) | $975 – $1,300 | $1,425 – $1,900 | 3–5 days |
| Cross-country (1,500+ miles) | $1,600 – $2,125 | $2,300 – $3,075 | 6–9 days |
- Short (under 500 miles)Open carrier$525 – $700Enclosed carrier$750 – $1,000Transit1–3 days
- Medium (500–1,500 miles)Open carrier$975 – $1,300Enclosed carrier$1,425 – $1,900Transit3–5 days
- Cross-country (1,500+ miles)Open carrier$1,600 – $2,125Enclosed carrier$2,300 – $3,075Transit6–9 days
Running sedan, flexible pickup window. SUVs add about 12%, pickups 20%, inoperable vehicles about $150.
After delivery
Registering a car after it arrives in Massachusetts
The paperwork Massachusetts asks of a new resident, so you can book the DMV visit for the week the car lands rather than discover it at the counter.
Registration deadline
Register as soon as you become a Massachusetts resident; the RMV gives no grace period.
VIN verification
No separate VIN verification for a titled vehicle; the Registration and Title Application must be stamped by a Massachusetts insurance agent.
Inspections
A Massachusetts safety and emissions inspection is required within 7 days of registration, at any licensed inspection station.
Also worth knowing
Massachusetts insurance is required before the RMV will register the car.
Source: Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) . Checked September 15, 2026. Deadlines and inspection rules change; confirm on the official page before you go.
Pickup in Massachusetts: Boston streets, the Cape and the winter
Boston's oldest neighbourhoods were laid out before cars existed, and a 75-foot hauler cannot enter them. Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the North End, the South End and most of Cambridge and Somerville are pickups by meeting point: a lot off I-93 in Dorchester or Quincy, the retail strips on Route 1 in Revere and Saugus, or a commuter rail park-and-ride. Drivers propose the spot the day before, and if the car lives in a garage you or a friend drive it there. Inside Route 128 the picture varies street by street; beyond it, in Framingham, Andover, Lexington or Hingham, driveway pickups are routine.
Cape Cod ships in volume every autumn. Drivers run Route 6 regularly from late September, but summer weekend traffic at the Sagamore and Bourne bridges means a meeting point near the bridges is often the practical choice in July and August. Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket cars are met on the mainland at Woods Hole or Hyannis after the ferry, which the owner arranges.
Winter is the main scheduling risk. Nor'easters between December and March can close I-90 across the state and slow I-95 for a day or two, and carriers wait out the storm rather than load in it; nothing is charged for the delay. Parking bans during snow emergencies also affect where a truck can stop in the city. September is easy weather but the busiest inbound month for student cars, so book two to three weeks ahead for a delivery near a campus.
Paperwork is keys and a photo ID at pickup and the receiver's name and phone number at delivery. Massachusetts requires no state form to ship a vehicle in or out, though a car arriving to be registered here needs a Massachusetts inspection within seven days of registration, which is unrelated to the shipment. Remove the toll transponder before the car loads.
Services
Services Massachusetts customers book most
Chosen from what ships on these lanes, not a generic list.
- from $850
Snowbird Car Shipping
Seasonal shipping to Florida and Arizona each fall, and home again in spring. Book early for the best window.
Learn more - from $800
Enclosed Transport
Hard-sided trailers for classic, exotic, luxury and low-clearance cars. Weather and road-debris protection.
Learn more - from $550
Door-to-Door Shipping
The carrier picks up and delivers as close to your address as the truck can safely get. No terminals, no extra trips.
Learn more
Questions
Massachusetts car shipping questions
Not covered here? A specialist can answer route-specific questions in a couple of minutes.
888-706-8784$1,000–$1,450 for a running sedan on an open carrier to Florida, $1,100–$1,550 to Texas, $650–$950 to the Carolinas or Georgia and $1,550–$2,100 to California. Inbound is similar. Enclosed adds 40–60%.
Distance and position. Boston is 200 miles further from Florida than New York and sits at the top of the I-95 corridor, so southbound trucks fill up before they leave the region. Prices are about $100–$150 above New York on the same lanes.
Four to six days on the truck to Florida, four to six to Texas, two to three to the Mid-Atlantic, seven to ten to California. Add one to five days for carrier assignment and pickup.
Not in Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the North End or most of Cambridge. Drivers meet Boston customers at a lot near I-93 or the Mass Pike, along Route 1 in Revere or Saugus, or at a commuter rail park-and-ride. Suburbs inside Route 128 vary; beyond it, driveway pickups are the norm.
The Cape is served regularly and adds $50–$100 for the extra distance; drivers often meet at a lot near the bridges in summer traffic. Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket require the ferry, and the car is met on the mainland side.
February through April for southbound shipments, once the snowbird rush has passed. Mid-October to early January is the most expensive window, and September is busy with student arrivals in the opposite direction.
Nor'easters from December through March can hold a pickup by a day or two, and I-90 across the state occasionally closes in storms. Carriers wait it out at no charge and keep you informed.
Ready to ship a car to or from Massachusetts?
Carriers run I-90 (Mass Pike) and I-93 daily. Tell us the route and vehicle and a specialist will confirm the price and the earliest pickup.
Average response time under 5 minutes during business hours (Mon–Sun 7am–9pm ET).
Last updated September 12, 2026 · Written by the AutoShippingUS Editorial Team · Reviewed by Christofer Whiteman, Editor · Industry review by Sarah Williams, Independent auto transport consultant, 20 years in the industry