City route · AB → ON

Car shipping from Calgary to Markham

Shipping a running sedan from Calgary, AB to Markham, ON costs about $1,325–$1,875 on an open carrier and $2,000–$2,825 in an enclosed trailer. The trip is 3,424 km by road and takes 5–8 days on the truck.

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

Open carrier, sedan
$1,600
Road distance
3,424km
Days in transit
5–8
Hours of driving
40
Companies at both ends
4

Companies

Car shipping companies for Calgary to Markham

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.

Canus Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Markham, ON · Carrier · 14 trucks · USDOT 2088906

Markham car carrier with 14 trucks and 15 drivers, registered for cross-border work since 2010.

By vehicle

Price by vehicle type

Calgary to Markham, 3,424 km. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.

VehicleOpen carrierEnclosed
Sedan$1,325–$1,875$2,000–$2,825
SUV or crossover$1,500–$2,100$2,250–$3,150
Pickup truck$1,725–$2,450$2,600–$3,675

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 Markham is March–May and September–November.

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Cheapest: about $1,600 Peak: about $1,775

About this route

Calgary to Markham by car carrier

Calgary to Markham runs about 3,424 km on the road (40 hours behind the wheel). Car carriers stop for other vehicles on the load, so count on 5–8 days on the truck. The car heads east and crosses from Mountain to Eastern time, so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.

Moving from Alberta to Ontario

About 13,603 people moved from Alberta to Ontario in each of the last two years, according to Statistics Canada (13,756 in 2024/2025, 13,449 in 2025/2026). That is 29.5% of everyone who left Alberta for another province or territory, making Ontario its #2 destination. See the Alberta to Ontario 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 Markham, or picking up near Calgary? Prices for the neighbouring cities.

The other way Markham to Calgary 3,434 km · 5–8 days · prices and timing for the return trip $1,325–$1,875

Alberta to Ontario guide All routes from Calgary

FAQ

Calgary to Markham 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 Markham?

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,325–$1,875 from Calgary to Markham (3,424 km by road). An SUV costs about $1,500–$2,100, a pickup $1,725–$2,450, and an enclosed trailer $2,000–$2,825 for a sedan. Prices are in Canadian dollars.

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

Transit is usually 5–8 days after pickup for the 3,424 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 Markham?

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 Markham?

Driving 3,424 km takes about 5 days: roughly $490 in fuel and 4 nights of hotels and meals (about $680). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,325–$1,875. Add wear on the car and 5 days away from work, and the two come out close.

Which car shipping companies go from Calgary to Markham?

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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