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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 → BC
Car shipping from Calgary to Kelowna
Shipping a running sedan from Calgary, AB to Kelowna, BC costs about $550–$850 on an open carrier and $825–$1,300 in an enclosed trailer. The trip is 604 km by road and takes 1–3 days on the truck.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $700
- Road distance
- 604km
- Days in transit
- 1–3
- Hours of driving
- 8
- Companies at both ends
- 3
Companies
Car shipping companies for Calgary to Kelowna
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.
NA
Langley car carrier since 2018 moving vehicles across B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Vancouver Island for people, dealers and auction buyers.
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.
MVS Canada
FeaturedDartmouth car shipping company moving vehicles across Canada by rail, open or enclosed truck, driveaway and cargo plane, with online tracking.
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.
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.
BE
BlackShark Enterprises
FMCSA verifiedB.C. enclosed transport for exotic, collector and race cars across Western Canada and the western U.S., door to door.
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.
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By vehicle
Price by vehicle type
Calgary to Kelowna, 604 km. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $550–$850 | $825–$1,300 |
| SUV or crossover | $625–$975 | $925–$1,450 |
| Pickup truck | $725–$1,125 | $1,075–$1,675 |
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 Kelowna is January–May and September–November.
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Cheapest: about $700 Peak: about $750
About this route
Calgary to Kelowna by car carrier
Calgary to Kelowna is about 604 km (8 hours of driving) — 1–3 days on a carrier. On a run this short, many people weigh shipping against driving it themselves. The car heads west-southwest 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.
Related routes
Nearby alternatives
Delivering near Kelowna, or picking up near Calgary? Prices for the neighbouring cities.
From Calgary to cities near Kelowna
- Calgary to Kamloops $550–$875 sedan, open carrier
- Calgary to Chilliwack $675–$1,025 sedan, open carrier
- Calgary to Abbotsford $700–$1,050 sedan, open carrier
- Calgary to Maple Ridge $725–$1,075 sedan, open carrier
- Calgary to Langley $725–$1,050 sedan, open carrier
- Calgary to Port Coquitlam $725–$1,075 sedan, open carrier
To Kelowna from cities near Calgary
- Airdrie to Kelowna $575–$875 sedan, open carrier
- Red Deer to Kelowna $625–$950 sedan, open carrier
- Lethbridge to Kelowna $650–$975 sedan, open carrier
- Medicine Hat to Kelowna $700–$1,050 sedan, open carrier
- Sherwood Park to Kelowna $700–$1,050 sedan, open carrier
- Edmonton to Kelowna $700–$1,025 sedan, open carrier
FAQ
Calgary to Kelowna 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 Kelowna?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $550–$850 from Calgary to Kelowna (604 km by road). An SUV costs about $625–$975, a pickup $725–$1,125, and an enclosed trailer $825–$1,300 for a sedan. Prices are in Canadian dollars.
How long does it take to ship a car from Calgary to Kelowna?
Transit is usually 1–3 days after pickup for the 604 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 Kelowna?
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 Kelowna?
Driving 604 km takes about 1 day: roughly $90 in fuel. Shipping a sedan costs about $550–$850. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the time.
Which car shipping companies go from Calgary to Kelowna?
Our directory lists 3 companies based at either end of this route. Compare them above, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.