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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 → ON
Car shipping from Calgary to Ottawa
Shipping a running sedan from Calgary, AB to Ottawa, ON costs about $1,325–$1,850 on an open carrier and $1,975–$2,775 in an enclosed trailer. The trip is 3,342 km by road and takes 5–8 days on the truck.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,600
- Road distance
- 3,342km
- Days in transit
- 5–8
- Hours of driving
- 43
- Companies at both ends
- 5
Companies
Car shipping companies for Calgary to Ottawa
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.
DA
Ottawa vehicle transport company working since 2012 across Ontario and Quebec: car shipping, drive-away, storage and registration help.
HM
Vehicle transportation arm of Dagenais Cartage, based in Carp in the west of the City of Ottawa.
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.
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.
PD
Permile Dynamics
FMCSA verifiedCar shipping across Canada and the U.S. with 20+ years of experience, on lanes like Edmonton–Toronto, plus snowbird moves to Florida.
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.
One of the largest vehicle haulers in North America, moving new and remarketed vehicles, plus white-glove transport for classic and exotic cars.
JT
Jeron Trucking
FMCSA verifiedFamily-owned New Brunswick carrier shipping new and used vehicles across Canada and the U.S., with snowbird service.
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 Ottawa, 3,342 km. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $1,325–$1,850 | $1,975–$2,775 |
| SUV or crossover | $1,475–$2,075 | $2,225–$3,125 |
| Pickup truck | $1,725–$2,425 | $2,575–$3,625 |
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 Ottawa is March–May and September–November.
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Cheapest: about $1,600 Peak: about $1,750
About this route
Calgary to Ottawa by car carrier
At roughly 3,342 km, Calgary to Ottawa is a cross-country haul — about 43 hours of driving. With stops to load and unload other cars, plan on 5–8 days in transit once the car is picked up. 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 Ottawa, or picking up near Calgary? Prices for the neighbouring cities.
From Calgary to cities near Ottawa
- Calgary to Gatineau $1,325–$1,850 sedan, open carrier
- Calgary to Saint-Jérôme $1,350–$1,900 sedan, open carrier
- Calgary to Kingston $1,375–$1,950 sedan, open carrier
- Calgary to Laval $1,350–$1,900 sedan, open carrier
- Calgary to Terrebonne $1,350–$1,900 sedan, open carrier
- Calgary to Montreal $1,350–$1,900 sedan, open carrier
To Ottawa from cities near Calgary
- Airdrie to Ottawa $1,325–$1,875 sedan, open carrier
- Red Deer to Ottawa $1,325–$1,875 sedan, open carrier
- Lethbridge to Ottawa $1,325–$1,850 sedan, open carrier
- Medicine Hat to Ottawa $1,250–$1,775 sedan, open carrier
- Sherwood Park to Ottawa $1,325–$1,875 sedan, open carrier
- Edmonton to Ottawa $1,325–$1,875 sedan, open carrier
FAQ
Calgary to Ottawa 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 Ottawa?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,325–$1,850 from Calgary to Ottawa (3,342 km by road). An SUV costs about $1,475–$2,075, a pickup $1,725–$2,425, and an enclosed trailer $1,975–$2,775 for a sedan. Prices are in Canadian dollars.
How long does it take to ship a car from Calgary to Ottawa?
Transit is usually 5–8 days after pickup for the 3,342 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 Ottawa?
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 Ottawa?
Driving 3,342 km takes about 5 days: roughly $480 in fuel and 4 nights of hotels and meals (about $680). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,325–$1,850. 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 Ottawa?
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.