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Car shipping from Burnaby to Surrey

Shipping a running sedan from Burnaby, BC to Surrey, BC costs about $300–$500 on an open carrier and $450–$750 in an enclosed trailer. The trip is 29 km by road and takes 1–2 days on the truck.

Prices in Canadian dollars, updated · Estimates, not quotes · Estimate your own trip →

Open carrier, sedan
$400
Road distance
29km
Days in transit
1–2
Hours of driving
1
Companies at both ends
4

Companies

Car shipping companies for Burnaby to Surrey

Companies based here usually run these lanes often. Compare their services, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.

Dowling’s Car Carriers

FMCSA verified

Burnaby, BC · Carrier · 1 truck · USDOT 824971

Burnaby, B.C. operator registered since 1999 with a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating.

  • Satisfactory safety rating

Brown Boys Transport

FMCSA verified

Surrey, BC · Carrier · 16 trucks · USDOT 6246949

Surrey, B.C. carrier with 16 trucks near the Pacific Highway border crossing, registered with the FMCSA in 2026.

By vehicle

Price by vehicle type

Burnaby to Surrey, 29 km. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.

VehicleOpen carrierEnclosed
Sedan$300–$500$450–$750
SUV or crossover$325–$550$500–$850
Pickup truck$400–$650$575–$975

By month

Best time to ship

Prices on this lane peak in June–August (the summer moving peak), running about 8% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Burnaby to Surrey is January–May and September–November.

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Cheapest: about $400 Peak: about $425

About this route

Burnaby to Surrey by car carrier

Burnaby to Surrey is about 29 km (1 hours of driving) — 1–2 days on a carrier. On a run this short, many people weigh shipping against driving it themselves. The car heads south-southeast and stays on Pacific time the whole way.

A move within British Columbia

Both cities are in British Columbia, so there is no registration to change and your insurer only needs your new address. On a trip this short, check a quote against the cost of driving it yourself.

FAQ

Burnaby to Surrey car shipping: questions

Numbers on this page come from our price model, OpenStreetMap road distances and Statistics Canada moving data.

How much does it cost to ship a car from Burnaby to Surrey?

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $300–$500 from Burnaby to Surrey (29 km by road). An SUV costs about $325–$550, a pickup $400–$650, and an enclosed trailer $450–$750 for a sedan. Prices are in Canadian dollars.

How long does it take to ship a car from Burnaby to Surrey?

Transit is usually 1–2 days after pickup for the 29 km trip. Allow another 1–5 days for a carrier to collect the car on a standard booking; expedited pickup costs about 30% more.

When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Burnaby to Surrey?

January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. Booking two to three weeks ahead with a flexible pickup date also lowers the quote.

Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Burnaby to Surrey?

Driving 29 km takes about 1 day: roughly $0 in fuel. Shipping a sedan costs about $300–$500. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the time.

Which car shipping companies go from Burnaby to Surrey?

Our directory lists 4 companies based at either end of this route. Compare them above, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.

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