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What Is Colorado Car Shipping?

Colorado car shipping is a service that transports your vehicle from one location to another using a licensed, professional carrier — without you having to drive it. A carrier picks up your car at your specified location, loads it onto an open or enclosed trailer, and delivers it to your chosen destination across the U.S.

AmeriFreight Auto Transport connects you with a vetted carrier network of FMCSA-licensed carriers to find the right match for your vehicle, your route, and your timeline — at no upfront cost to you. We handle the search, vetting, and coordination. You choose the carrier offer that works for you. Payment follows your decision — never before.

Common reasons Colorado drivers ship their vehicles:

  • Relocating to or from Colorado for work — particularly in tech, aerospace, healthcare, energy, and education sectors centered around Denver and Fort Collins

  • Military PCS orders from Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base, Buckley Space Force Base, and NORAD

  • College and university moves at the start and end of each academic year (University of Colorado, Colorado State University, University of Denver, Air Force Academy)

  • Seasonal living — ski town residents shipping vehicles between mountain communities and primary residences in warmer states

  • Family moves between Colorado and major hubs like Texas, Arizona, California, and the Midwest

  • Buying or selling a vehicle from a private seller or dealer in another state without the cross-country drive

AmeriFreight Auto Transport matches you with a vetted network of FMCSA-licensed carriers for your vehicle, your route, and your timeline — at no upfront cost. You get one dedicated agent throughout the entire process. No payment until you have reviewed and accepted a carrier offer. Door-to-Door Service (Location Permitting) is standard.

How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car to or From Colorado?

Shipping a car to or from Colorado with AmeriFreight Auto Transport typically costs between $599 and $1,900, depending on distance, transport method (open or enclosed), and carrier availability at the time of your shipment. Short-haul routes within the region (under 500 miles) generally run $599–$850 for open transport. Cross-country routes (2,000+ miles) typically run $1,200–$1,600. The estimates below are based on distance bands and typical market conditions. Contact an AmeriFreight Auto Transport agent for a current quote on your specific vehicle, route, and dates.

Distance BandOpen Transport Est.Enclosed Transport Est.Typical TransitExample Colorado Routes
Under 500 miles$599 – $850$950 – $1,3001 – 3 daysDenver → Albuquerque, CO Springs → Santa Fe
500 – 900 miles$700 – $975$1,100 – $1,5002 – 4 daysDenver → Phoenix, Denver → Salt Lake City
900 – 1,400 miles$788 – $1,050$1,200 – $1,6503 – 6 daysDenver → Dallas, Denver → Chicago
1,400 – 1,800 miles$875 – $1,150$1,350 – $1,7504 – 7 daysDenver → Atlanta, Denver → Nashville
1,800 – 2,200 miles$950 – $1,250$1,500 – $1,9005 – 8 daysDenver → New York, Aurora → Miami
2,200+ miles$1,100 – $1,400$1,700 – $2,1007 – 10 daysDenver → Portland, Denver → Seattle

What Affects the Cost of Shipping a Car in Colorado?

Distance

Distance

The dominant pricing factor. Longer routes cost more in absolute terms, but cost per mile decreases on longer hauls. A Denver to New York shipment does not cost three times a Denver to Dallas shipment.

Type of Vehicle

Type of Vehicle

Larger, heavier vehicles — trucks, full-size SUVs, vans — occupy more carrier space and add load weight. Inoperable vehicles require additional equipment and carry a surcharge.

Expedited Shipping

Mountain Route Factors

Shipments involving mountain towns (Aspen, Vail, Steamboat Springs, Telluride) or the I-70 mountain corridor may involve additional coordination. Fewer carriers operate on steep-grade or restricted-access routes.

Seasonality

Seasonality

Colorado's ski season (November–March) creates a surge in mountain community shipping, both inbound and outbound. Summer sees general peak demand. Spring and fall are typically softer windows.

Transport Method Open

Transport Method 

Open transport is the most widely available and cost-effective option. Enclosed transport protects against weather and road debris but involves fewer carriers and higher estimates — typically 30–50% more than open on the same route.

Seasonality

Time Flexibility

Standard service allows carrier assignment within a typical window. Expedited service prioritizes your shipment for faster carrier assignment and is available at an additional cost. Expedited service does not guarantee a specific delivery date.

How Colorado Car Shipping Works — Step by Step

AmeriFreight simplifies car shipping. Need help? We offer clear guidance, so you can focus on what matters. We're here for you.

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Easily book your car shipping by filling out our online form or calling us. We'll take care of the details for a smooth booking process.

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Your vehicle is picked up

Our team will pick up your vehicle at your preferred location, handling it with care and ensuring it's safely loaded for transport.

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We'll coordinate delivery to your chosen location, ensuring your vehicle arrives safely and on time for you to enjoy.

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Shipping a Car To or From Colorado — What You Need to Know

Colorado is one of the most geographically complex car shipping environments in the country. The Front Range corridor — from Fort Collins through Denver, Aurora, and Colorado Springs — carries heavy traffic and dense urban logistics. The I-70 mountain corridor connects Denver to the Western Slope through some of the highest elevation roads in the interstate system. And the Western Slope itself — Grand Junction, Durango, Montrose — involves long distances between population centers with fewer carrier options. 

Popular Colorado Car Shipping Routes — Estimates and Transit Times

AmeriFreight Auto Transport coordinates car shipments on routes across the contiguous United States. The routes below represent the most frequently requested destinations and origins for Colorado vehicle shipping. Estimates vary by vehicle type, season, and carrier availability at the time of booking. Use the form above or call (770) 486-1010 for a current estimate on your specific route.

RouteApprox. MilesOpen Est.Enclosed Est.Est. Transit
Denver, CO → Dallas, TX~800 mi$788 – $975$1,340 – $1,6603 – 5 days
Denver, CO → Phoenix, AZ~860 mi$693 – $875$1,178 – $1,4883 – 5 days
Denver, CO → Los Angeles, CA~1,020 mi$624 – $850$1,061 – $1,4454 – 6 days
Denver, CO → Chicago, IL~1,000 mi$830 – $1,025$1,411 – $1,7404 – 6 days
Denver, CO → Atlanta, GA~1,400 mi$1,015 – $1,200$1,726 – $2,0405 – 7 days
Denver, CO → New York, NY~1,770 mi$899 – $1,100$1,528 – $1,8706 – 9 days
Denver, CO → Nashville, TN~1,150 mi$888 – $1,075$1,510 – $1,8284 – 6 days
Denver, CO → Seattle, WA~1,320 mi$854 – $1,050$1,452 – $1,7854 – 7 days
Denver, CO → Houston, TX~1,000 mi$830 – $1,025$1,411 – $1,7404 – 6 days
Denver, CO → Miami, FL~2,050 mi$919 – $1,100$1,562 – $1,8706 – 9 days
Denver, CO → Portland, OR~1,400 mi$875 – $1,075$1,488 – $1,8284 – 7 days
Colorado Springs, CO → Austin, TX~820 mi$788 – $975$1,340 – $1,6603 – 5 days
Fort Collins, CO → Seattle, WA~1,300 mi$854 – $1,050$1,452 – $1,7854 – 7 days
Aurora, CO → Miami, FL~2,050 mi$919 – $1,100$1,562 – $1,8706 – 9 days
Colorado → New Jersey~1,800 mi$899 – $1,100$1,528 – $1,8706 – 9 days
Arkansas → Denver, CO~900 mi$788 – $975$1,340 – $1,6603 – 5 days
Alabama → Denver, CO~1,400 mi$1,015 – $1,200$1,726 – $2,0405 – 7 days
Arizona → Denver, CO~860 mi$693 – $875$1,178 – $1,4883 – 5 days
California → Denver, CO~1,020 mi$624 – $850$1,061 – $1,4454 – 6 days
Texas → Denver, CO~800 mi$788 – $975$1,340 – $1,6603 – 5 days
Florida → Denver, CO~1,900 mi$899 – $1,100$1,528 – $1,8706 – 9 days
New York → Denver, CO~1,770 mi$899 – $1,100$1,528 – $1,8706 – 9 days
Illinois → Denver, CO~1,000 mi$830 – $1,025$1,411 – $1,7404 – 6 days
Georgia → Denver, CO~1,400 mi$1,015 – $1,200$1,726 – $2,0405 – 7 days
Missouri → Denver, CO~900 mi$788 – $975$1,340 – $1,6603 – 5 days
Tennessee → Denver, CO~1,150 mi$888 – $1,075$1,510 – $1,8284 – 6 days
Ohio → Denver, CO~1,250 mi$850 – $1,050$1,445 – $1,7854 – 6 days
North Carolina → Denver, CO~1,600 mi$875 – $1,075$1,488 – $1,8285 – 8 days

Open vs. Enclosed Car Transport — Which Is Right for Your Vehicle?

Open Car Transport

Open car transport is the most widely used and cost-effective shipping method. Your vehicle is loaded onto an open multi-vehicle carrier — a purpose-built trailer with dedicated tie-down points — and transported without enclosure to its destination.

Open transport is the right choice for most standard, sport, SUV, pickup truck, and everyday vehicles. It offers the highest carrier availability across all Colorado routes, the most competitive estimates, and the most reliable scheduling. For vehicles driven regularly, without custom modifications, and not considered high-value collector pieces, open transport is the standard recommendation.

Enclosed Car Transport

Enclosed car transport places your vehicle inside a fully enclosed trailer, protecting it from weather, road debris, and environmental exposure throughout transit. Enclosed carriers typically carry fewer vehicles per load and are matched to customers shipping premium, classic, or high-value vehicles.

In Colorado specifically, enclosed transport is particularly relevant for: shipments through the I-70 mountain corridor during winter, classic and vintage vehicles, luxury and exotic cars, and custom builds or show cars. Colorado's unpredictable mountain weather — road debris from snowstorms, road spray from wet highway conditions — can expose vehicles on open carriers to more surface contact than equivalent routes in dry, flat-terrain states.

Enclosed transport costs approximately 30–50% more than open transport on equivalent routes, reflecting the specialized equipment and lower carrier volume involved.

  • Door-to-Door Convenience: No need to drive to a terminal or coordinate additional transportation. We offer door-to-door service, meaning we pick up your car from your location and deliver it right to your destination.

Open vs. Enclosed — Side-by-Side Comparison

FactorOpen TransportEnclosed Transport
CostLower — most cost-effectiveHigher — specialized equipment
ProtectionExposed to weather and road debrisFully shielded from weather, debris, road spray
Carrier availabilityHigh on all Colorado routes year-roundLower — fewer enclosed carriers available
Best forEveryday, sport, SUV, truck, standard vehiclesClassic, luxury, custom, high-value vehicles
Colorado mountain relevanceStandard choice for Front Range and plains routesEspecially relevant for I-70 corridor and mountain towns in winter
AFTA PlanOptional gap protection availableOptional gap protection — especially relevant for high-value vehicles
Typical schedulingConsistent on major routes year-roundMay require extra lead time on mountain routes

Why Choose AmeriFreight Auto Transport for Colorado Car Shipping?

AmeriFreight Auto Transport has been coordinating car shipments to and from Colorado for more than 20 years. We connect customers with a vetted carrier network of FMCSA-licensed carriers — handling the search, vetting, and coordination on your behalf, at no upfront cost. Here is what separates AmeriFreight from the alternatives.

No Upfront Payment Until You Choose a Carrier

Most auto transport services take a deposit the moment you book. AmeriFreight Auto Transport charges nothing until a carrier has been matched to your shipment, you've reviewed the offer, and you've accepted it — including the pickup window, estimated delivery timeframe, and total cost. We find the carrier first. You make the decision second. Payment only follows your acceptance. This eliminates the financial commitment risk that makes most people hesitant to ship a vehicle.

A Vetted Carrier Network — Not Just Any Driver

Every carrier we match you with holds active FMCSA operating authority and carries federally required cargo coverage. For Colorado shipments, our agents factor in the access considerations specific to this state when selecting a carrier — mountain corridor experience for I-70 routes, urban logistics familiarity for Denver metro customers, and flexible scheduling for mountain town residents dealing with seasonal road conditions.

Your vehicle isn't handed off to an unvetted driver. It's matched to a professional with a verified compliance record and experience on your route.

Optional AFTA Plan Gap Protection

Every carrier carries federally required cargo coverage. However, certain damage scenarios — particularly for high-value, classic, or luxury vehicles — may fall outside standard carrier coverage. The AFTA Plan is an optional gap protection plan that provides an additional layer of protection for eligible damage claims.

AFTA Plan recipients have 48 hours from delivery to report eligible damage through the plan. The AFTA Plan is not insurance — it is a gap protection product. Ask your agent for eligibility details at the time of your estimate.

Top-Rated Car Shipping in Colorado: Real Customer Reviews

Unlike several of the vendors we've used to help make our move to Colorado from California, you guys totally came through.You are very knowledgeable, professional and a pleasure to work with as were t... Unlike several of the vendors we've used to help make our move to Colorado from California, you guys totally came through.You are very knowledgeable, professional and a pleasure to work with as were the drivers at both ends. I was a little worried about my 90' 300ZX, but it arrived on time in perfect condition. I will highly recommend AmeriFreight. Thank you for making everything seamless. Show more

Sy helped me find a carrier to move a car from Colorado to California. The process has been very smooth. The driver was very friendly and professional and I got the car in perfect condition. There was... Sy helped me find a carrier to move a car from Colorado to California. The process has been very smooth. The driver was very friendly and professional and I got the car in perfect condition. There was an issue in billing initially and after I contacted Sy, he followed up and got it corrected. Other staffs I talked to when calling Amerifreight are all friendly and trying to be helpful. I'm happy about my choice to go with Amerifreight and would highly recommend it. Show more

AmeriFreight were awesome in helping get my car from California to Colorado. I had to change the pickup date and re-issue the bid and everyone I worked with at AF were great. Super responsive, very pr... AmeriFreight were awesome in helping get my car from California to Colorado. I had to change the pickup date and re-issue the bid and everyone I worked with at AF were great. Super responsive, very professional. The company and driver they assigned the job to was also great. Driver was very communicative when I texted and also very professional. I've worked with one other transport company and this experience was WAY better. They are professional, fair, transparent and responsive. 5+ stars all the way. Show more

AmeriFreight was a great help in getting my truck from Massachusetts to Colorado. Harry Davis kept me well informed throughout the process and answered all of my questions. Everyone I spoke with was v... AmeriFreight was a great help in getting my truck from Massachusetts to Colorado. Harry Davis kept me well informed throughout the process and answered all of my questions. Everyone I spoke with was very professional and concerned with making the shipment as stress free as possible. Show more

Worked with Maleah Sanders to ship my Mazda Miata from California to Colorado. She was fantastic, helping me every step of the way. Found me a quote that was right in-line with my budget and the carri... Worked with Maleah Sanders to ship my Mazda Miata from California to Colorado. She was fantastic, helping me every step of the way. Found me a quote that was right in-line with my budget and the carrier ended up being absolutely great. Worked with my dates and availability and everything went off without a hitch. Maleah kept in touch to make sure everything was good and I felt like she was actually a partner in the shipment, rather than just an impartial broker. If I had another shipment, I wouldn't hesitate to trust my car to AmeriFreight. Show more

Jessica Z.
Jessica Z.

I was hesitant to ship my car from Florida to Colorado but AmeriFreight's customer service was amazing and they always responded to my concerns. They kept me updated all the way until the car was deli... I was hesitant to ship my car from Florida to Colorado but AmeriFreight's customer service was amazing and they always responded to my concerns. They kept me updated all the way until the car was delivered and followed up with any of my concerns. I recommend this shipping company. Show more

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We needed to move a new car from Colorado to Florida without putting 2000 miles on it. Harry Davis made the arrangements with ease and on a very prompt schedule. Our order 22579387 was affordable and ... We needed to move a new car from Colorado to Florida without putting 2000 miles on it. Harry Davis made the arrangements with ease and on a very prompt schedule. Our order 22579387 was affordable and flawless. Thanks Harry! Show more

Natalie W.
Natalie W.

We worked with AmeriFreight to ship my grandfather's 1976 Chevy Caprice from Ohio to Colorado. The company was great: very responsive and detail oriented. They took the time to find the carrier that w... We worked with AmeriFreight to ship my grandfather's 1976 Chevy Caprice from Ohio to Colorado. The company was great: very responsive and detail oriented. They took the time to find the carrier that would work both within our timeline and our budget.Our classic car arrived safely to us in mint condition too--what a relief! I would recommend AmeriFreight to anyone looking to ship their car across the country or just across town. Show more

Great service. Picked up the car in md and dropped off in Colorado 3 days later. Fair price, great job, much easier than driving cross country myself. Driver great. Payment easy. Second time I have us... Great service. Picked up the car in md and dropped off in Colorado 3 days later. Fair price, great job, much easier than driving cross country myself. Driver great. Payment easy. Second time I have used this company. Will come back again if I need it again one day. Definitely recommend. Shout out to Harry Davis, your help was much appreciated. Show more

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At AmeriFreight Auto Transport, we offer a variety of car shipping services tailored to meet your needs. Whether you're shipping a daily driver, a luxury car, or a motorcycle, we have you covered with safe, affordable, and reliable options.

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Military$35 offPer request — .mil email acceptedInform agent — no documentation required
First Responders$35 offEmployment ID copyProvide ID to agent at booking
Medical Personnel$35 offMedical ID copyProvide ID to agent at booking
Students$25 offStudent ID copyProvide ID to agent at booking
Senior Citizens$25 offCopy of driver's licenseProvide license copy to agent at booking
Early Bird$35 offBook within 48 hours of receiving quoteAutomatic — noted at booking
Return Customer$50 offProof of previous AmeriFreight AT orderProvide previous order number to agent
Multiple Vehicles$50 off each additionalPer requestInform agent — applied per additional vehicle

Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado Car Shipping

Transit times typically range from 1 to 10 days depending on distance and route. Short-haul routes (under 500 miles) generally take 1–3 days. Cross-country shipments typically take 7–10 days. These are estimates — not fixed delivery windows. Weather, carrier scheduling, and route conditions (particularly on Colorado mountain routes) can affect actual delivery timing. Your AmeriFreight Auto Transport agent will provide an estimated window for your specific route at the time of booking.

No. AmeriFreight Auto Transport does not require any payment until you have chosen a carrier. After your agent finds a carrier match for your vehicle and route, you receive the full offer — pickup window, estimated delivery timeframe, and total cost — before any payment is processed. You accept the offer first. Payment follows your acceptance.

Door-to-Door Service is standard where road access permits. In Colorado, most urban area pickups (Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Aurora) can be coordinated at your address or at a nearby accessible location. In mountain towns, steep grades, narrow streets, or seasonal road restrictions may require coordinating a meeting point along a main route. In rural Western Slope areas, carriers often meet at a practical location near a main highway. Your agent will confirm the best approach for your specific pickup location.

Every carrier in the AmeriFreight Auto Transport network carries federally required cargo coverage. However, certain damage scenarios may fall outside standard carrier coverage. The optional AFTA Plan gap protection plan provides an additional layer of protection for eligible damage claims. AFTA Plan recipients have 48 hours from delivery to report eligible damage. The AFTA Plan is not insurance — it is a gap protection product. Ask your agent for eligibility and coverage details at the time of your estimate.

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