New York City, NY
Car shipping New York City
Highest-volume origin in the country each fall; most Manhattan pickups meet at a wide street or garage exit.
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Northeast · NY
New York Auto Transport & Car Shipping
Into New York from $800 · Out of New York from $800 · Door-to-door in New York City, Long Island, Westchester and statewide
- Pickup in 1–5 days
- I-95 · I-87 · I-90 · I-81 · I-495
- Busiest: October–December
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- Major metros served
- New York City, Long Island, Westchester
- and 3 more
- Ports
- Port of New York and New Jersey
- Interstates
- I-95, I-87, I-90, I-81, I-495
- Shipping into the state
- $800 – $1,600
- typical sedan, open
- Shipping out
- $800 – $1,550
- typical sedan, open
- Busiest months
- October–December (outbound to Florida), June–August
Shipping a car to or from New York: the country's biggest outbound market
New York sends more cars south each winter than any other state, and it sends cars everywhere else the rest of the year. Snowbirds from the five boroughs, Long Island and Westchester ship to Florida from October through January; families relocate to Texas, the Carolinas and Georgia in summer; students head to universities across the country in August; and a steady stream of online car purchases moves in both directions. Inbound traffic is heavy too, but the outbound lanes set the prices.
The lanes are well served. I-95 runs south through New Jersey to the Carolinas and Florida; I-87 and I-90 connect the metro to Albany, Buffalo and the Midwest; I-81 through Pennsylvania is the inland route to the Southeast. Because so many carriers start their southbound runs in the New York area, a pickup in the metro is assigned quickly and priced at the low end of the range for the distance. Upstate is a smaller market: Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Albany see fewer through-carriers, and shipments there add a day and a little cost.
This page covers what it costs to ship into and out of New York on the lanes that matter, the seasonal calendar, the four New York city guides, and the practical question every New York customer asks: where exactly does a 75-foot truck meet you in a city that will not let it stop?
Inbound
Shipping a car to New York
The lanes carriers run into New York most often, with current open and enclosed ranges.
| Pickup | Distance | Transit | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From California | 2,790 mi | 7–10 days | $1,450 – $2,000 | $2,050 – $2,950 |
| From Los Angeles, CA | 2,790 mi | 7–10 days | $1,450 – $2,000 | $2,100 – $2,950 |
- Distance2,790 miTransit7–10 daysOpen carrier$1,450 – $2,000Enclosed$2,050 – $2,950
- Distance2,790 miTransit7–10 daysOpen carrier$1,450 – $2,000Enclosed$2,100 – $2,950
Sedan, running, standard pickup window. Select a route for the full price table by vehicle type.
Outbound
Shipping a car from New York
Leaving New York? These are the destinations with the most carrier capacity.
| Delivery | Distance | Transit | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Florida | 1,200 mi | 3–5 days | $900 – $1,300 | $1,300 – $1,900 |
| To Miami, FL | 1,280 mi | 3–5 days | $950 – $1,350 | $1,400 – $1,950 |
| To Orlando, FL | 1,080 mi | 3–5 days | $875 – $1,250 | $1,275 – $1,800 |
| To Tampa, FL | 1,140 mi | 3–5 days | $900 – $1,275 | $1,300 – $1,850 |
- Distance1,200 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$900 – $1,300Enclosed$1,300 – $1,900
- Distance1,280 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$950 – $1,350Enclosed$1,400 – $1,950
- Distance1,080 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$875 – $1,250Enclosed$1,275 – $1,800
- Distance1,140 miTransit3–5 daysOpen carrier$900 – $1,275Enclosed$1,300 – $1,850
Sedan, running, standard pickup window. Select a route for the full price table by vehicle type.
Cities
New York cities we serve door-to-door
Each city guide covers pickup logistics, the nearest carrier terminal and price examples to the most common destinations.
Long Island, NY
Car shipping Long Island
Nassau and western Suffolk get quick pickups; the East End adds a day or two for carrier routing.
City guide
Brooklyn, NY
Car shipping Brooklyn
Alternate-side parking and narrow blocks make a pre-agreed meeting spot the norm.
City guide
Buffalo, NY
Car shipping Buffalo
Western New York snowbirds ride I-90 to I-79/I-77, not I-95, so transit runs a day longer.
City guide
Cost
What it costs to ship a car to or from New York
Typical ranges by distance band. Inbound New York shipments run $800–$1,600 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 New York
The paperwork New York 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 within 30 days of becoming a New York resident.
VIN verification
No separate VIN verification for a vehicle with an out-of-state title in your name.
Inspections
A New York safety and emissions inspection is required within 10 days of registration (the DMV issues a 10-day inspection extension sticker). A valid out-of-state inspection can be used until it expires or for one year, whichever comes first.
Also worth knowing
New York insurance from a company licensed in the state is required before registration.
Source: New York State DMV . Checked September 15, 2026. Deadlines and inspection rules change; confirm on the official page before you go.
Pickup in New York: meeting points, garages and upstate winters
Manhattan is the hardest place in the country to load a car hauler, and drivers do not try. Truck-restricted streets, alternate-side parking, low bridges on the parkways and the sheer lack of space mean the pickup happens somewhere the truck can pull over safely: a Costco or Home Depot lot in Long Island City or the Bronx, the Staten Island park-and-rides, a rest area on the Long Island Expressway, or a lot in Fort Lee, New Jersey. The specialist raises this at booking, and the driver confirms the spot by phone the day before. If your car lives in a garage, you or a friend drive it to the meeting point.
Brooklyn and Queens are in between: wide commercial streets in Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst or Flushing often work, while brownstone blocks do not. Long Island, Westchester and the Hudson Valley are straightforward, as long as the street is wide enough for the truck to enter and leave without reversing; the driver may ask for a cross-street meeting if not.
Upstate, the challenge is weather rather than space. Lake-effect snow around Buffalo and Rochester from December to March can delay pickups by a day, and I-90 across the state closes occasionally in storms. Carriers wait it out; nothing is charged for a weather hold. Summer is easy everywhere.
Two other notes. High-rise buildings' doormen generally cannot sign for a vehicle, so if you are leaving before the car does, name a friend or relative to hand over the keys and walk the inspection. And toll transponders should come out of the windshield before pickup; a loaded truck passes a lot of gantries between here and Florida. Paperwork is keys and a photo ID at pickup and the receiver's details at delivery. New York requires no state form to ship a vehicle in or out.
Services
Services New York 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 $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 - from $1,400
Cross-Country Shipping
Coast to coast in 7–10 days on I-40, I-70 or I-80. Priced per mile far below short hauls.
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Questions
New York car shipping questions
Not covered here? A specialist can answer route-specific questions in a couple of minutes.
888-706-8784$900–$1,300 for a running sedan on an open carrier to Florida, $1,050–$1,500 to Texas, $600–$900 to the Carolinas or Georgia and $1,450–$2,000 to California. Inbound is similar. Enclosed adds 40–60%.
Not on the street. Drivers meet Manhattan customers in the outer boroughs, at big-box lots in Long Island City or the Bronx, at a park-and-ride, or in Fort Lee just across the George Washington Bridge. Long Island and Westchester pickups usually happen at the address.
Three to five days on the truck to Florida, four to six to Texas, one to three to the Carolinas or Virginia, seven to ten to California. Add one to five days for carrier assignment and pickup.
February through April for southbound shipments, when the snowbird rush is over and trucks head to Florida half-empty. The most expensive window is mid-October to early January.
Slightly. Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Albany are on I-90 and I-87 and see fewer through-carriers than the metro area, so add $50–$150 and a day. Winter lake-effect snow can delay pickups in western New York.
Only if you drive the car out to the meeting point. Garage clearances and street rules prevent a hauler from loading at the garage. Arrange for the car to be brought to the agreed spot, or have a friend do it.
No. Any adult you name can hand over the keys, walk the inspection and sign the bill of lading. Send them the meeting-point details and the driver's number.
Ready to ship a car to or from New York?
Carriers run I-95 and I-87 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