Minnesota to Florida
- Distance
- 1,650 mi
- Transit
- 4–7 days
- Open from
- $1,100
Minnesota · I-35W
Car Shipping Minneapolis, MN
Door-to-door auto transport from $1,125 · Pickup in 2–4 days · Open and enclosed carriers
- Phoenix: from $1,200
- Tampa: from $1,150
- Fort Myers: from $1,225
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- Insured carriers
- 1–5 day pickup
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- Interstates
- I-35W, I-94, I-494
- Nearest terminal or port
- Yards in Eagan, Rogers and along I-94 in Brooklyn Park
- Typical pickup lead time
- 2–4 days
- after booking
- To Phoenix
- $1,200 – $1,575
- 4–7 days · open
- To Tampa
- $1,150 – $1,525
- 4–7 days · open
- To Fort Myers
- $1,225 – $1,625
- 4–7 days · open
Car shipping in Minneapolis: where the longest snowbird runs begin
The Twin Cities leave for the winter before anyone else. By late September, cars from Edina, Wayzata, Woodbury and the north suburbs are already on trucks bound for Naples, Fort Myers, Mesa and Scottsdale, and the season that peaks in November elsewhere is in full swing here by mid-October. They are also the longest common snowbird trips in the country, 1,600 to 1,750 miles to either Florida or Arizona, four to seven days on the truck, and priced accordingly. The yards in Eagan, Rogers and Brooklyn Park build loads before the trucks head for Chicago on I-94 or straight down I-35.
The rest of the year is relocations to and from the medical, retail and financial headquarters around the metro, students at the University of Minnesota and the private colleges every August and May, cars bought at the Twin Cities auctions for buyers elsewhere, and the summer traffic of lake-cabin owners. The suburbs are easy for a truck in every season the snow allows; the older grid neighborhoods are meeting points, and the cold is the winter fact. The quote form above is set to Minneapolis; add the other end of the trip and your vehicle for a range.
Pickup and delivery across the Twin Cities
The suburbs are driveway pickups. Edina, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, Bloomington, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Eagan, Woodbury, Stillwater, Roseville, Shoreview, Blaine and Anoka take a 75-foot truck wherever the street lets it turn without reversing and the snowbanks allow. Gated communities are few; where they exist, the driver meets you at the gate.
The older grid is a meeting point. Uptown, Linden Hills, Northeast, the Wedge, Longfellow, Mac-Groveland, Highland Park's narrower streets, Summit Hill and both downtowns have parked cars on both sides, boulevard trees and no room to turn, and the driver names a big-box lot off I-94, I-35W, 494 or on the Southdale and Rosedale sides. MSP's hotel lots along I-494 in Bloomington are the usual handover for anyone flying the same day.
The cold is the season's fact. From November through March, a blizzard or a cold snap that drops the metro below zero can hold a pickup a day or two, and carriers wait at no charge. Start the car that morning so it loads under its own power, keep the battery charged in the weeks before, clear the driveway, and if the street is not plowed, meet the driver on a main road. A car that will not start at 20 below becomes a winch job and a surcharge.
Outstate is collected on the way. Rochester on US-52 and St. Cloud on I-94 are served regularly; Duluth, Brainerd and the lakes take longer, and a meeting point in Forest Lake or Hinckley on I-35 saves days. Before the truck comes: keep anything in the car to a small bag in the trunk, and photograph every panel in daylight. The driver wants one key and a look at a photo ID. Your title stays home, and a lease or loan does not need anyone's sign-off to cross a state line.
Outbound
Top routes from Minneapolis
Where Minneapolis customers ship most. Each route page has a full price table by vehicle.
Minnesota to Arizona
- Distance
- 1,650 mi
- Transit
- 4–7 days
- Open from
- $1,100
Price examples
What it costs to ship a car from Minneapolis
Sedan, running, standard pickup window. Reverse direction prices are usually within 10% of these.
| From Minneapolis to | Distance | Transit | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,650 mi | 4–7 days | $1,200 – $1,575 | $1,725 – $2,300 |
| Tampa, FL | 1,600 mi | 4–7 days | $1,150 – $1,525 | $1,675 – $2,225 |
| Fort Myers, FL | 1,700 mi | 4–7 days | $1,225 – $1,625 | $1,775 – $2,375 |
| Naples, FL | 1,740 mi | 4–7 days | $1,250 – $1,675 | $1,825 – $2,425 |
| Orlando, FL | 1,560 mi | 4–7 days | $1,125 – $1,500 | $1,650 – $2,175 |
- Distance1,650 miTransit4–7 daysOpen carrier$1,200 – $1,575Enclosed$1,725 – $2,300
- Distance1,600 miTransit4–7 daysOpen carrier$1,150 – $1,525Enclosed$1,675 – $2,225
- Distance1,700 miTransit4–7 daysOpen carrier$1,225 – $1,625Enclosed$1,775 – $2,375
- Distance1,740 miTransit4–7 daysOpen carrier$1,250 – $1,675Enclosed$1,825 – $2,425
- Distance1,560 miTransit4–7 daysOpen carrier$1,125 – $1,500Enclosed$1,650 – $2,175
Services
Car shipping services in Minneapolis
The services Minneapolis customers book most, with the low end of each typical range.
- 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.
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Why AutoShippingUS
Why Minneapolis drivers choose AutoShippingUS
The earliest season, flagged at booking
Minneapolis books from late September. If your dates fall in October your specialist says so at the first call and asks for two to three weeks of lead time, which keeps the price in the lower half of the range on the longest lanes in the country.
Florida and Arizona scheduled from the same yards
Loads for both winters build in Eagan, Rogers and Brooklyn Park, so whether the car is going to Naples or Mesa we schedule the pickup as a stop on a departing load rather than a special trip.
Cold-weather pickups done right
From November to March your specialist reminds you to start the car, charge the battery and clear the drive, and checks the forecast so a blizzard does not catch the driver on 494.
Questions
Minneapolis car shipping questions
Not covered here? A specialist can answer route-specific questions in a couple of minutes.
888-706-8784$1,100–$1,550 to Phoenix or Tampa, roughly $1,125–$1,575 to Fort Myers, $1,150–$1,600 to Naples and $1,075–$1,525 to Orlando for a running sedan on an open carrier. Enclosed adds 40–60%; SUVs and pickups 12–20%.
Two to four days. The Twin Cities are the start of the longest snowbird runs in the country, and trucks build loads here before heading to Chicago or down I-35; the yards in Eagan, Rogers and Brooklyn Park turn them around. Book two to three weeks ahead in October.
To Florida, I-94 to Chicago and I-65 to Nashville, then I-24 and I-75. To Arizona, I-35 through Kansas City and Oklahoma City to I-40 and I-17. Both are four to seven days on the truck.
The older grid neighborhoods in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Uptown, Northeast, Linden Hills, Mac-Groveland, Highland Park's narrower streets and downtown. Edina, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Eagan, Woodbury, Eden Prairie, Bloomington, Apple Valley and Lakeville are direct to the door.
Deep cold and heavy snow can hold a pickup a day or two, and carriers wait at no charge. A car that will not start at 20 below is a winch job, so start it that morning, keep the battery charged and clear the driveway.
Outbound from late September through December, earlier than anywhere else, and inbound from late March through mid-May. February and March are cheapest southbound.
Yes. Rochester and St. Cloud are served regularly; Duluth and the north take longer and a meeting point in Forest Lake or Hinckley on I-35 shortens it.
Guides
Before you ship from Minneapolis
9 min read
How to Ship a Car: The Complete 2026 Guide
Get quotes, pick a carrier, hand over the keys with an inspection report, and receive the car on delivery. The whole process takes 60 seconds to start and 1–10 days to finish, depending on distance.
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8 min read
How to Ship a Car You Bought Online or Out of State
Confirm the seller or dealer will release the car to a carrier, get the pickup contact and hours, ship on an open carrier for most purchases, and inspect on delivery before the driver leaves. Expect $550–$2,000 depending on distance.
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How to Prepare a Car for Shipping: 12-Point Checklist
Wash the car, photograph every panel, leave a quarter tank of fuel, remove personal items and toll tags, fold in mirrors, note existing damage on the Bill of Lading, and hand over one set of keys.
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Ready to ship a car from Minneapolis?
Carriers pick up across Minneapolis in 2–4 days. Enter your route and vehicle and a specialist confirms a firm price within business hours.
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