City route · AB → BC

Car shipping from Calgary to Vancouver

Shipping a running sedan from Calgary, AB to Vancouver, BC costs about $725–$1,075 on an open carrier and $1,100–$1,625 in an enclosed trailer. The trip is 972 km by road and takes 2–3 days on the truck.

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

Open carrier, sedan
$900
Road distance
972km
Days in transit
2–3
Hours of driving
13
Companies at both ends
4

Companies

Car shipping companies for Calgary to Vancouver

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.

Vancouver, BC · Broker

Vancouver auto transport and vehicle logistics company booking open and enclosed car shipping across Canada and to the U.S.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
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By vehicle

Price by vehicle type

Calgary to Vancouver, 972 km. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.

VehicleOpen carrierEnclosed
Sedan$725–$1,075$1,100–$1,625
SUV or crossover$825–$1,225$1,225–$1,825
Pickup truck$950–$1,400$1,425–$2,100

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 Vancouver is January–May and September–November.

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Cheapest: about $900 Peak: about $975

About this route

Calgary to Vancouver by car carrier

Calgary to Vancouver is about 972 km, or 2–3 days on a car carrier. Most of the wait is before pickup, while the driver fills the trailer. 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 Vancouver, or picking up near Calgary? Prices for the neighbouring cities.

The other way Vancouver to Calgary 970 km · 2–3 days · prices and timing for the return trip $725–$1,075

Alberta to British Columbia guide All routes from Calgary

FAQ

Calgary to Vancouver 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 Vancouver?

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $725–$1,075 from Calgary to Vancouver (972 km by road). An SUV costs about $825–$1,225, a pickup $950–$1,400, and an enclosed trailer $1,100–$1,625 for a sedan. Prices are in Canadian dollars.

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

Transit is usually 2–3 days after pickup for the 972 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 Vancouver?

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 Vancouver?

Driving 972 km takes about 2 days: roughly $140 in fuel and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $170). Shipping a sedan costs about $725–$1,075. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the time.

Which car shipping companies go from Calgary to Vancouver?

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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