Canadian car hauler with 124 trucks and 40+ years of experience, shipping vehicles across Canada and to and from the U.S.
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Car shipping companies in Nanaimo, BC
Compare 23 car shipping companies serving Nanaimo, BC, each checked for an NSC or CVOR certificate. Shipping a sedan from Nanaimo costs about $625–$1,100 to Kelowna (489 km) and $2,100–$3,050 to Halifax (6,210 km).
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Companies
Best car shipping companies in Nanaimo, BC
Companies based here usually run these lanes often. Compare their services, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.
Family-owned Quebec car carrier since 1986 with 85 trucks, serving dealers, auctions and fleets across Canada and the U.S., plus snowbird trips.
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.
BB
Brown Boys Transport
FMCSA verifiedSurrey, B.C. carrier with 16 trucks near the Pacific Highway border crossing, registered with the FMCSA in 2026.
SA
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.
CC
Car Couriers
FMCSA verifiedFamily-owned Alberta auto transporter serving dealerships and individuals across five provinces, with daily cross-border delivery.
DS
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.
TB
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.
JT
Jeron Trucking
FMCSA verifiedFamily-owned New Brunswick carrier shipping new and used vehicles across Canada and the U.S., with snowbird service.
WT
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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United Auto Transport
FMCSA verifiedSurrey, B.C. car carrier with 3 trucks and 8 drivers near the U.S. border.
AD
Acadian Driveaway
FMCSA verifiedToronto driveaway company delivering cars, trucks and buses door to door across Canada and the U.S. since 1987.
AA
Auto Active Transport
FMCSA verifiedSurrey, B.C. car carrier with 2 trucks serving the Lower Mainland.
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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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Dowling’s Car Carriers
FMCSA verifiedBurnaby, B.C. operator registered since 1999 with a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating.
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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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Linfoot Holdings
FMCSA verifiedSingle-truck carrier in Langley, B.C., on Highway 1 in the Fraser Valley.
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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.
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Vancouver auto transport and vehicle logistics company booking open and enclosed car shipping across Canada and to the U.S.
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Local guide
Car shipping in Nanaimo: pickup, highways and rail
Pickup and delivery in Nanaimo
Nanaimo is the mid-island ferry hub, with BC Ferries to Horseshoe Bay from Departure Bay and to Tsawwassen from Duke Point. Carriers price the ferry into the quote.
Highways car carriers use
Carriers come in and out of Nanaimo on Highway 19 and Highway 1 to the ferry terminals. A pickup or delivery point a few minutes from one of these saves the driver a detour and can save you money.
Shipping a car by train from Nanaimo
The nearest rail terminal is Surrey (Vancouver area, CN), about 125 km by road. Rail from Nanaimo means driving the car there yourself or paying for a truck to take it, so it pays off mainly on long cross-country moves.
Cross-border shipping from Nanaimo
The closest U.S. crossing is Pacific Highway / Peace Arch to Blaine, Washington, roughly 110 km away. Carriers file the export and import paperwork differently, so ask who handles the U.S. Customs 72-hour export notice and the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) before you book.
Estimated prices
How much does it cost to ship a car from Nanaimo, BC?
Typical price ranges from Nanaimo to Canada's main car shipping markets, for a running sedan. Use them to sanity-check the quotes you get.
| Route | Distance | Open carrier | Enclosed trailer | Transit time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanaimo to Calgary, AB | ~1,068 km | $900–$1,425 | $1,350–$2,150 | 3–4 days |
| Nanaimo to Saskatoon, SK | ~1,675 km | $1,075–$1,675 | $1,625–$2,500 | 4–6 days |
| Nanaimo to Winnipeg, MB | ~2,396 km | $1,250–$1,900 | $1,875–$2,850 | 4–7 days |
| Nanaimo to Toronto, ON | ~4,427 km | $1,650–$2,425 | $2,500–$3,650 | 7–11 days |
| Nanaimo to Ottawa, ON | ~4,467 km | $1,675–$2,450 | $2,500–$3,675 | 7–11 days |
| Nanaimo to Montreal, QC | ~4,964 km | $1,800–$2,600 | $2,675–$3,925 | 8–12 days |
| Nanaimo to Moncton, NB | ~5,949 km | $2,025–$2,950 | $3,050–$4,425 | 9–13 days |
| Nanaimo to Halifax, NS | ~6,210 km | $2,100–$3,050 | $3,150–$4,575 | 9–14 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%.
Truck or train
Long-distance car shipping from Nanaimo: truck vs train
Two ways to send a car across Canada. Here's how they differ, then the price and time for each, route by route.
| Compare | By truck | By train |
|---|---|---|
| Pickup | At or near your address in Nanaimo | You drop the car at the Surrey rail terminal, 125 km away |
| Delivery | To your new address | You collect it at the destination terminal |
| How long | Usually under 10 days | 2–5 weeks: trains leave every 7–10 days |
| Best for | Speed, door-to-door, fixed dates | Flexible dates, living near a terminal, avoiding winter passes |
Price and time from Nanaimo, sedan
| To | By truck | By train |
|---|---|---|
| Calgary1,068 km | $900–$1,4253–4 days, door to door | $900–$1,275 lower price2–3 weeks, Surrey → Calgary |
| Edmonton1,261 km | $950–$1,5003–5 days, door to door | $925–$1,300 lower price2–3 weeks, Surrey → Edmonton |
| Saskatoon1,675 km | $1,075–$1,6754–6 days, door to door | $950–$1,350 lower price2–3 weeks, Surrey → Saskatoon |
| Winnipeg2,396 km | $1,250–$1,9004–7 days, door to door | $1,000–$1,425 lower price2–3 weeks, Surrey → Winnipeg |
| Toronto4,427 km | $1,650–$2,4257–11 days, door to door | $1,375–$1,925 lower price3–4 weeks, Surrey → Brampton |
| Montreal4,964 km | $1,800–$2,6008–12 days, door to door | $1,775–$2,400 lower price3–4 weeks, Surrey → Montreal (Taschereau Yard) |
Estimates in Canadian dollars for a running sedan. Truck: open carrier, door to door. Train: terminal to terminal, based on published consumer rail rates; getting the car to and from the terminals is extra. Get written quotes for both before you decide.
City-to-city guides
Ship a car from Nanaimo to another city
Choose the province you're moving to, then the city — nearest first. Each guide has the price by vehicle and month, transit time and the companies at both ends.
Within British Columbia 18 cities $300–$1,325
Alberta 10 cities $900–$1,675
Manitoba 1 city $1,250–$1,900
New Brunswick 3 cities $1,975–$2,950
Ontario 39 cities $1,450–$2,500
- Thunder Bay
- Sault Ste. Marie
- Greater Sudbury
- Windsor
- North Bay
- Sarnia
- London
- Norfolk County
- Brantford
- Cambridge
- Kitchener
- Waterloo
- Guelph
- Hamilton
- Milton
- Burlington
- Oakville
- Halton Hills
- Brampton
- Caledon
- Mississauga
- St. Catharines
- Toronto
- Vaughan
- Richmond Hill
- Niagara Falls
- Welland
- Markham
- Aurora
- Ajax
- Pickering
- Newmarket
- Ottawa
- Whitby
- Oshawa
- Barrie
- Peterborough
- Belleville
- Kingston
Quebec 17 cities $1,675–$2,775
Prices: sedan on an open carrier, estimates in Canadian dollars.
Nearby
Cities near Nanaimo
- RichmondBC Prices & routes · 121 km away From Nanaimo $425
- VancouverBC 1 company · 128 km away From Nanaimo $450
- DeltaBC Prices & routes · 107 km away From Nanaimo $425
- North VancouverBC Prices & routes · 141 km away From Nanaimo $450
- BurnabyBC 1 company · 139 km away From Nanaimo $450
- New WestminsterBC Prices & routes · 131 km away From Nanaimo $450
- SaanichBC Prices & routes · 116 km away From Nanaimo $300
- SurreyBC 3 companies · 125 km away From Nanaimo $450
- CoquitlamBC Prices & routes · 144 km away From Nanaimo $450
- Port CoquitlamBC Prices & routes · 143 km away From Nanaimo $450
- VictoriaBC Prices & routes · 111 km away From Nanaimo $300
- LangleyBC 2 companies · 137 km away From Nanaimo $450
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Moving to Nanaimo?
British Columbia rules for a car you ship in
Registration, inspection and insurance are set by the province, not the city. The British Columbia guide covers them, along with seasons, ports and every rail terminal in the province.
FAQ
Car shipping in Nanaimo, BC: questions
Answers built from the prices, distances and companies on this page.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Nanaimo, BC?
Estimated open-carrier prices for a running sedan, in Canadian dollars: Nanaimo to Kelowna, BC $625–$1,100; Nanaimo to Calgary, AB $900–$1,425; Nanaimo to Edmonton, AB $950–$1,500. Longer trips such as Nanaimo to Halifax, NS (about 6,210 km) run $2,100–$3,050 on an open carrier or $3,150–$4,575 enclosed. SUVs, pickups, non-running cars and peak season cost more.
How long does car shipping from Nanaimo, BC take?
Once the car is picked up, Nanaimo to Kelowna takes 2–3 days on the truck and Nanaimo to Halifax takes 9–14 days. Allow another 1–5 days before pickup while the carrier fills its trailer.
Will a car carrier pick up my car in Nanaimo?
Nanaimo is the mid-island ferry hub, with BC Ferries to Horseshoe Bay from Departure Bay and to Tsawwassen from Duke Point. Carriers price the ferry into the quote.
Is there a rail terminal for car shipping near Nanaimo?
The nearest is the Surrey terminal (Vancouver area, CN), about 125 km by road. You book through a car shipping company and drop the car off there, or pay for a truck to take it to the terminal.
Which U.S. border crossing is closest to Nanaimo?
The Pacific Highway / Peace Arch crossing to Blaine, Washington, roughly 110 km away. 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 registered in Canada goes through the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV).
How do I check a car shipping company in Nanaimo, BC?
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.