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Car Couriers
FMCSA verifiedFamily-owned Alberta auto transporter serving dealerships and individuals across five provinces, with daily cross-border delivery.
Province directory · AB
Car shipping companies in Alberta
Compare 27 car shipping companies serving Alberta, each checked for an NSC or CVOR certificate. Shipping a sedan from Calgary costs about $550–$875 to Saskatoon, SK and $1,625–$2,250 to Halifax, NS.
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- Cities with guides
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Companies
Best car shipping companies in Alberta
Companies based here usually run these lanes often. Compare their services, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.
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Diamond Shuttle Services
FMCSA verifiedEdmonton driveaway service that drives cars, vans and trucks door to door, across the city, across Canada or over the U.S. border.
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MDS Auto Hauling
FMCSA verifiedCalgary car hauler with 10 trucks and 14 drivers, registered as DV Trucking Inc. since 2024.
XO
X One Auto Transport
FMCSA verifiedCalgary car carrier with 7 trucks on the Trans-Canada and QEII corridors.
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WesMac Trucking
FMCSA verifiedAlberta car hauler with a Salt Lake City hub, specializing in dealer-to-dealer and fleet moves between Canada and the western U.S.
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Carstar Vehicle Relocation Services
FMCSA verifiedEdmonton car carrier with 5 trucks and 6 drivers, registered since 2021.
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Heritage Haulers
FMCSA verifiedCalgary carrier with 4 trucks and 8 drivers, operating as Gurmail Gill Transport Ltd.
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Majestic Truck Lines
FMCSA verifiedWheatland County, Alberta carrier with 4 trucks and 10 drivers, east of Calgary on the Trans-Canada.
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Cruiser Car Carrier
FMCSA verifiedSingle-truck car carrier in Camrose, central Alberta.
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Exotic Hauls
FMCSA verifiedDrumheller, Alberta carrier focused on exotic and specialty vehicles.
Canadian car hauler with 124 trucks and 40+ years of experience, shipping vehicles across Canada and to and from the U.S.
Family-owned Quebec car carrier since 1986 with 85 trucks, serving dealers, auctions and fleets across Canada and the U.S., plus snowbird trips.
One of the largest vehicle haulers in North America, moving new and remarketed vehicles, plus white-glove transport for classic and exotic cars.
Door-to-door car shipping across Canada and the U.S. since 2018: open transport, luxury vehicles, snowbird moves, auctions and dealers.
Enclosed vehicle transport since 1987 in air-ride trailers with lift gates; official Canadian shipping provider for Barrett-Jackson auctions.
MVS Canada
FeaturedDartmouth car shipping company moving vehicles across Canada by rail, open or enclosed truck, driveaway and cargo plane, with online tracking.
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Snowbirds Auto Connection
FMCSA verifiedFamily-owned Concord carrier since 1993 with 14 trucks: weekly snowbird runs to Florida, moves across Canada and Canada–U.S. customs help.
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Transport BMA
FMCSA verifiedQuebec car carrier for over 20 years, serving dealers, auctions and finance companies to any city in Canada, with pickups and exports to the U.S.
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Jeron Trucking
FMCSA verifiedFamily-owned New Brunswick carrier shipping new and used vehicles across Canada and the U.S., with snowbird service.
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Permile Dynamics
FMCSA verifiedCar shipping across Canada and the U.S. with 20+ years of experience, on lanes like Edmonton–Toronto, plus snowbird moves to Florida.
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Acadian Driveaway
FMCSA verifiedToronto driveaway company delivering cars, trucks and buses door to door across Canada and the U.S. since 1987.
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BlackShark Enterprises
FMCSA verifiedB.C. enclosed transport for exotic, collector and race cars across Western Canada and the western U.S., door to door.
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Kee West Auto Carriers
FMCSA verifiedWinnipeg auto carrier shipping cars across Canada through a network of seven terminals.
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Canadian vehicle relocation company since 1980 with 270+ car carriers, CP Rail service and seven terminals from Vancouver to Halifax.
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Langley car carrier since 2018 moving vehicles across B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Vancouver Island for people, dealers and auction buyers.
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Oakville online car shipping broker: instant prices and e-signed bookings for truck or enclosed rail transport between Canadian cities.
PA
Mississauga car carrier with a Calgary office and 20+ years of experience, shipping cars, motorcycles and motor homes across Canada, to the U.S. and overseas.
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Local guide
Car shipping in Alberta: what to know
Alberta sits on the busiest east-west lanes in Western Canada. Calgary and Edmonton are three hours apart on the Queen Elizabeth II Highway, both are regular stops for carriers running between Ontario and British Columbia, and the oil sands keep trucks moving north to Fort McMurray. Cars shipped into Alberta need an out-of-province inspection before they can be registered.
Where car carriers run in Alberta
The Queen Elizabeth II Highway links Calgary and Edmonton (about 300 km) through Red Deer, and it's one of the easiest car shipping lanes in the West. East-west carriers run the Trans-Canada through Calgary or the Yellowhead through Edmonton. Calgary to Vancouver is about 970 km through the Rockies; Calgary to Toronto is about 3,400 km and five to eight days on the truck.
Fort McMurray is about 430 km north of Edmonton on Highway 63. Carriers go there regularly, but fewer of them, so pickups and deliveries in the Wood Buffalo region may need extra lead time.
Shipping a car in an Alberta winter
Cold snaps of −30 °C are normal in January and February. A weak battery that starts fine in Vancouver may not start in an Edmonton lot, so charge or replace it before pickup and tell the carrier if the car has a block heater. Trucks heading west into the mountains can be held up by closures at Kicking Horse or Rogers Pass.
Shipping a car to Alberta: out-of-province inspection
To register a vehicle that was last registered in another province, Alberta requires an Out-of-Province Vehicle Inspection (OOPVI) at a licensed inspection facility. Registration itself is done at a private registry agent, and you'll need Alberta insurance first.
Buying a car in Alberta and shipping it home
Alberta has no provincial sales tax, so buyers from other provinces often look at Calgary and Edmonton dealers. Keep in mind that your home province usually collects its own tax when you register the car there, and that the car will need your home province's inspection. Have the dealer confirm a pickup time and a loading spot for the carrier.
Shipping options
How to ship a car in Alberta: truck, rail and more
The ways cars actually move to, from and within Alberta, and when each one makes sense.
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Open car carrier
The standard way: 7–10 cars on a two-level trailer. Cheapest, and the most trucks.
In Alberta: Open carriers run the QEII and the Trans-Canada daily, so Calgary and Edmonton are easy pickups. Northern towns take longer to book.
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Enclosed trailer
A covered trailer that keeps out weather, salt and stones. About 50% more than open.
In Alberta: Popular for trucks and luxury cars heading through the Rockies in winter, and for collector cars.
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By train (rail)
Terminal to terminal on the national rail network. Good for long, cross-country moves.
In Alberta: Calgary and Edmonton are on the main rail lines. Rail suits long moves east to Winnipeg, Toronto or Montreal, or west to Vancouver.
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Flatbed or driver
One car on a flatbed or tow truck, or a professional driver. Best for short trips.
In Alberta: For Calgary–Edmonton, Calgary–Red Deer or Edmonton–Fort McMurray, a single-car flatbed or a hired driver is often quick.
By train
Car shipping by rail in Alberta: terminals
Canada's two national railways, CN and CPKC, carry cars between major cities. You don't book with the railway itself: a car shipping company books the space, and you drop the car off and collect it at a rail terminal or the company's lot nearby — or pay extra for a truck to cover the first and last mile. Rail usually takes longer than a truck on the same route, because cars wait at the terminal to be loaded and unloaded, so ask for the terminal-to-terminal time in writing.
| Terminal | Railway | What to know |
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| Calgary | CN and CPKC | Both railways run intermodal terminals in Calgary. Rail car shippers load here for Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto and Montreal. |
| Edmonton | CN and CPKC | Edmonton is a major CN hub. A common start and end point for rail car shipping in northern Alberta. |
Exact drop-off addresses depend on the shipping company; confirm the terminal and its hours when you book.
Cross-border
Shipping a car between Alberta and the U.S.
Carriers moving cars between Alberta and the United States use these crossings. A car leaving the U.S. must be reported to U.S. Customs and Border Protection at least 72 hours before export, and a U.S. car being registered in Canada goes through the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) program. Ask the carrier who files the paperwork.
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Coutts – Sweetgrass
Highway 4 – I-15 to Montana
The main Alberta–U.S. crossing, used on runs to Arizona, Utah and the U.S. West.
Timing
Best time to ship a car in Alberta
- March – MaySpring road bans on secondary highways limit heavy trucks; pickups off the main highways may need a meeting point.
- June – AugustPeak moving season, especially between Alberta and BC or Ontario.
- October – NovemberSnowbirds send cars south to Arizona.
- December – FebruaryExtreme cold. Check the battery and block heater, and expect slower winter runs through the Rockies.
Car shipping companies by city in Alberta
- Calgary 3 companies To Edmonton from $400
- Edmonton 1 company To Calgary from $400
- Lethbridge Prices & routes To Calgary from $350
- Red Deer Prices & routes To Edmonton from $325
- Airdrie Prices & routes To Edmonton from $375
- Sherwood Park Prices & routes To Calgary from $400
- Grande Prairie Prices & routes To Edmonton from $475
- Fort McMurray Prices & routes To Edmonton from $475
- Medicine Hat Prices & routes To Calgary from $400
- St. Albert 1 company To Calgary from $400
Estimated prices
How much does it cost to ship a car from Alberta?
Typical price ranges from Calgary to the main city of every other province, for a running sedan. Use them to sanity-check the quotes you get.
| Route | Distance | Open carrier | Enclosed trailer | Transit time |
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| Calgary to Saskatoon, SK | ~615 km | $550–$875 | $825–$1,300 | 1–3 days |
| Calgary to Vancouver, BC | ~972 km | $725–$1,075 | $1,100–$1,625 | 2–3 days |
| Calgary to Winnipeg, MB | ~1,329 km | $850–$1,225 | $1,275–$1,850 | 2–4 days |
| Calgary to Toronto, ON | ~3,406 km | $1,325–$1,875 | $2,000–$2,800 | 5–8 days |
| Calgary to Montreal, QC | ~3,541 km | $1,350–$1,900 | $2,025–$2,875 | 5–8 days |
| Calgary to Moncton, NB | ~4,517 km | $1,550–$2,150 | $2,325–$3,225 | 6–10 days |
| Calgary to Halifax, NS | ~4,779 km | $1,625–$2,250 | $2,425–$3,375 | 6–10 days |
Estimate, not a quote
Based on typical 2026 rates for a running sedan with a flexible pickup date, in Canadian dollars. Adjust for your car: SUV +12%, pickup +30%, enclosed trailer +50%, summer +8%, long winter hauls +6%.
FAQ
Car shipping in Alberta: questions
Answers built from the prices, distances and companies on this page.
What inspection does a car shipped to Alberta need?
A vehicle last registered in another province needs an Out-of-Province Vehicle Inspection (OOPVI) at a licensed Alberta inspection facility before it can be registered at a registry agent.
Is it worth buying a car in Alberta and shipping it to another province?
Sometimes. Alberta has no provincial sales tax, but your home province usually charges its own tax when you register the car, and you'll pay for shipping and an inspection at home. Compare the total, not just the sticker price.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Alberta?
Estimated open-carrier prices for a running sedan, in Canadian dollars: Calgary to Saskatoon, SK $550–$875; Calgary to Vancouver, BC $725–$1,075; Calgary to Winnipeg, MB $850–$1,225. Longer trips such as Calgary to Halifax, NS (about 4,779 km) run $1,625–$2,250 on an open carrier or $2,425–$3,375 enclosed. SUVs, pickups, non-running cars and peak season cost more.
How long does car shipping from Alberta take?
Once the car is picked up, Calgary to Saskatoon takes 1–3 days on the truck and Calgary to Halifax takes 6–10 days. Allow another 1–5 days before pickup while the carrier fills its trailer.
Can I ship a car by train in Alberta?
Yes, through a car shipping company that books space on CN or CPKC. Rail terminals used for Alberta: Calgary (CN and CPKC); Edmonton (CN and CPKC). Calgary and Edmonton are on the main rail lines. Rail suits long moves east to Winnipeg, Toronto or Montreal, or west to Vancouver.
Which border crossing do car carriers use between Alberta and the U.S.?
Coutts – Sweetgrass (Highway 4 – I-15 to Montana): The main Alberta–U.S. crossing, used on runs to Arizona, Utah and the U.S. West.
How many car shipping companies are based in Alberta?
10 companies are listed in Alberta: Car Couriers, Diamond Shuttle Services, MDS Auto Hauling, X One Auto Transport, WesMac Trucking, Carstar Vehicle Relocation Services, Heritage Haulers, Majestic Truck Lines and 2 more.
How do I check a car shipping company in Alberta?
Ask for the company's full legal name and its carrier registration — a National Safety Code (NSC) number, or a CVOR certificate in Ontario — and confirm it with the provincial transport ministry. Check that cargo insurance covers your car's value, get the price and pickup window in writing, and never pay the full amount before pickup.