City route · AB → BC

Car shipping from Calgary to Kamloops

Shipping a running sedan from Calgary, AB to Kamloops, BC costs about $550–$875 on an open carrier and $850–$1,300 in an enclosed trailer. The trip is 619 km by road and takes 1–3 days on the truck.

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

Open carrier, sedan
$725
Road distance
619km
Days in transit
1–3
Hours of driving
8
Companies at both ends
4

Companies

Car shipping companies for Calgary to Kamloops

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

MDS Auto Hauling

FMCSA verified

Calgary, AB · Carrier · 10 trucks · USDOT 4229806

Calgary car hauler with 10 trucks and 14 drivers, registered as DV Trucking Inc. since 2024.

X One Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Calgary, AB · Carrier · 7 trucks · USDOT 3997740

Calgary car carrier with 7 trucks on the Trans-Canada and QEII corridors.

Heritage Haulers

FMCSA verified

Calgary, AB · Carrier · 4 trucks · USDOT 4299169

Calgary carrier with 4 trucks and 8 drivers, operating as Gurmail Gill Transport Ltd.

BlackShark Enterprises

FMCSA verified

Kamloops, BC · Carrier · 1 truck · USDOT 3576228

B.C. enclosed transport for exotic, collector and race cars across Western Canada and the western U.S., door to door.

  • Enclosed car transport
  • Luxury car transport
  • Classic car transport
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By vehicle

Price by vehicle type

Calgary to Kamloops, 619 km. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.

VehicleOpen carrierEnclosed
Sedan$550–$875$850–$1,300
SUV or crossover$625–$975$950–$1,475
Pickup truck$725–$1,125$1,100–$1,700

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 Calgary to Kamloops is January–May and September–November.

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Cheapest: about $725 Peak: about $775

About this route

Calgary to Kamloops by car carrier

At about 619 km, Calgary to Kamloops takes 1–3 days by carrier; a driver may deliver the same day if your car is the last one loaded. The car heads west and crosses from Mountain to Pacific time, so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.

Moving from Alberta to British Columbia

About 19,504 people moved from Alberta to British Columbia in each of the last two years, according to Statistics Canada (19,245 in 2024/2025, 19,762 in 2025/2026). That is 42.2% of everyone who left Alberta for another province or territory — no other province draws more people from Alberta. See the Alberta to British Columbia guide →

On the road

  • The route crosses the Rocky Mountains. From October to March, snow on the mountain passes can hold trucks for a day, and British Columbia requires winter tires or chains on most of its highways.

FAQ

Calgary to Kamloops 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 Kamloops?

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $550–$875 from Calgary to Kamloops (619 km by road). An SUV costs about $625–$975, a pickup $725–$1,125, and an enclosed trailer $850–$1,300 for a sedan. Prices are in Canadian dollars.

How long does it take to ship a car from Calgary to Kamloops?

Transit is usually 1–3 days after pickup for the 619 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 Kamloops?

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 Calgary to Kamloops?

Driving 619 km takes about 1 day: roughly $90 in fuel. Shipping a sedan costs about $550–$875. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the time.

Which car shipping companies go from Calgary to Kamloops?

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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