City route · ON → BC

Car shipping from Markham to Surrey

Shipping a running sedan from Markham, ON to Surrey, BC costs about $1,525–$2,125 on an open carrier and $2,275–$3,175 in an enclosed trailer. The trip is 4,367 km by road and takes 6–9 days on the truck.

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

Open carrier, sedan
$1,825
Road distance
4,367km
Days in transit
6–9
Hours of driving
48
Companies at both ends
4

Companies

Car shipping companies for Markham to Surrey

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

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.

Brown Boys Transport

FMCSA verified

Surrey, BC · Carrier · 16 trucks · USDOT 6246949

Surrey, B.C. carrier with 16 trucks near the Pacific Highway border crossing, registered with the FMCSA in 2026.

By vehicle

Price by vehicle type

Markham to Surrey, 4,367 km. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.

VehicleOpen carrierEnclosed
Sedan$1,525–$2,125$2,275–$3,175
SUV or crossover$1,700–$2,375$2,550–$3,550
Pickup truck$1,975–$2,750$2,975–$4,125

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 Markham to Surrey is March–May and September–November.

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Cheapest: about $1,825 Peak: about $2,025

About this route

Markham to Surrey by car carrier

At roughly 4,367 km, Markham to Surrey is a cross-country haul — about 48 hours of driving. With stops to load and unload other cars, plan on 6–9 days in transit once the car is picked up. The car heads west-northwest and crosses from Eastern to Pacific time, so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.

Moving from Ontario to British Columbia

About 19,364 people moved from Ontario to British Columbia in each of the last two years, according to Statistics Canada (20,096 in 2024/2025, 18,632 in 2025/2026). That is 22.3% of everyone who left Ontario for another province or territory, making British Columbia its #2 destination. See the Ontario 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.
  • 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 Surrey, or picking up near Markham? Prices for the neighbouring cities.

The other way Surrey to Markham 4,327 km · 6–9 days · prices and timing for the return trip $1,525–$2,100

Ontario to British Columbia guide All routes from Markham

FAQ

Markham to Surrey 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 Markham to Surrey?

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,525–$2,125 from Markham to Surrey (4,367 km by road). An SUV costs about $1,700–$2,375, a pickup $1,975–$2,750, and an enclosed trailer $2,275–$3,175 for a sedan. Prices are in Canadian dollars.

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

Transit is usually 6–9 days after pickup for the 4,367 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 Markham to Surrey?

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 Markham to Surrey?

Driving 4,367 km takes about 6 days: roughly $630 in fuel and 5 nights of hotels and meals (about $850). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,525–$2,125. Add wear on the car and 6 days away from work, and the two come out close.

Which car shipping companies go from Markham to Surrey?

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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