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MDS Auto Hauling
FMCSA verifiedCalgary car hauler with 10 trucks and 14 drivers, registered as DV Trucking Inc. since 2024.
City route · AB → NS
Car shipping from Calgary to Halifax
Shipping a running sedan from Calgary, AB to Halifax, NS costs about $1,625–$2,250 on an open carrier and $2,425–$3,375 in an enclosed trailer. The trip is 4,779 km by road and takes 6–10 days on the truck.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,950
- Road distance
- 4,779km
- Days in transit
- 6–10
- Hours of driving
- 60
- Companies at both ends
- 5
Companies
Car shipping companies for Calgary to Halifax
Companies based here usually run these lanes often. Compare their services, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.
XO
X One Auto Transport
FMCSA verifiedCalgary car carrier with 7 trucks on the Trans-Canada and QEII corridors.
HH
Heritage Haulers
FMCSA verifiedCalgary carrier with 4 trucks and 8 drivers, operating as Gurmail Gill Transport Ltd.
MVS Canada
FeaturedDartmouth car shipping company moving vehicles across Canada by rail, open or enclosed truck, driveaway and cargo plane, with online tracking.
AF
Bedford (Halifax) auto transport company arranging car shipping across Canada and to the United States.
NC
Oakville online car shipping broker: instant prices and e-signed bookings for truck or enclosed rail transport between Canadian cities.
HF
Canadian vehicle relocation company since 1980 with 270+ car carriers, CP Rail service and seven terminals from Vancouver to Halifax.
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.
Family-owned Quebec car carrier since 1986 with 85 trucks, serving dealers, auctions and fleets across Canada and the U.S., plus snowbird trips.
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.
Enclosed vehicle transport since 1987 in air-ride trailers with lift gates; official Canadian shipping provider for Barrett-Jackson auctions.
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.
AD
Acadian Driveaway
FMCSA verifiedToronto driveaway company delivering cars, trucks and buses door to door across Canada and the U.S. since 1987.
Canadian car hauler with 124 trucks and 40+ years of experience, shipping vehicles across Canada and to and from the U.S.
KW
Kee West Auto Carriers
FMCSA verifiedWinnipeg auto carrier shipping cars across Canada through a network of seven terminals.
Door-to-door car shipping across Canada and the U.S. since 2018: open transport, luxury vehicles, snowbird moves, auctions and dealers.
JT
Jeron Trucking
FMCSA verifiedFamily-owned New Brunswick carrier shipping new and used vehicles across Canada and the U.S., with snowbird service.
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.
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By vehicle
Price by vehicle type
Calgary to Halifax, 4,779 km. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $1,625–$2,250 | $2,425–$3,375 |
| SUV or crossover | $1,825–$2,525 | $2,725–$3,775 |
| Pickup truck | $2,100–$2,925 | $3,150–$4,375 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in December (the holidays and winter driving on a long haul), running about 11% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Calgary to Halifax is March–May and September–November.
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Cheapest: about $1,950 Peak: about $2,150
About this route
Calgary to Halifax by car carrier
Calgary to Halifax runs about 4,779 km on the road (60 hours behind the wheel). Car carriers stop for other vehicles on the load, so count on 6–10 days on the truck. The car heads east and crosses from Mountain to Atlantic time, so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
Moving from Alberta to Nova Scotia
About 2,013 people moved from Alberta to Nova Scotia in each of the last two years, according to Statistics Canada (2,212 in 2024/2025, 1,814 in 2025/2026). That is 4.4% of everyone who left Alberta for another province or territory. See the Alberta to Nova Scotia guide →
On the road
- The only Canadian road between east and west runs north of Lake Superior (Highways 11 and 17 in Northern Ontario). Winter storms can close it for hours, which is one reason long hauls cost more in January and February.
Related routes
Nearby alternatives
Delivering near Halifax, or picking up near Calgary? Prices for the neighbouring cities.
From Calgary to cities near Halifax
- Calgary to Moncton $1,550–$2,150 sedan, open carrier
- Calgary to Saint John $1,500–$2,100 sedan, open carrier
- Calgary to Fredericton $1,525–$2,100 sedan, open carrier
- Calgary to Sydney $1,675–$2,325 sedan, open carrier
- Calgary to Lévis $1,400–$1,975 sedan, open carrier
- Calgary to Quebec City $1,400–$1,975 sedan, open carrier
To Halifax from cities near Calgary
- Airdrie to Halifax $1,625–$2,250 sedan, open carrier
- Red Deer to Halifax $1,625–$2,275 sedan, open carrier
- Lethbridge to Halifax $1,700–$2,375 sedan, open carrier
- Medicine Hat to Halifax $1,550–$2,150 sedan, open carrier
- Sherwood Park to Halifax $1,625–$2,275 sedan, open carrier
- Edmonton to Halifax $1,625–$2,275 sedan, open carrier
FAQ
Calgary to Halifax 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 Calgary to Halifax?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,625–$2,250 from Calgary to Halifax (4,779 km by road). An SUV costs about $1,825–$2,525, a pickup $2,100–$2,925, and an enclosed trailer $2,425–$3,375 for a sedan. Prices are in Canadian dollars.
How long does it take to ship a car from Calgary to Halifax?
Transit is usually 6–10 days after pickup for the 4,779 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 Calgary to Halifax?
March–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 11% 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 Calgary to Halifax?
Driving 4,779 km takes about 7 days: roughly $690 in fuel and 6 nights of hotels and meals (about $1,020). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,625–$2,250. Add wear on the car and 7 days away from work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Calgary to Halifax?
Our directory lists 5 companies based at either end of this route. Compare them above, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.