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Langley car carrier since 2018 moving vehicles across B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Vancouver Island for people, dealers and auction buyers.
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Car shipping from Medicine Hat to Nanaimo
Shipping a running sedan from Medicine Hat, AB to Nanaimo, BC costs about $975–$1,550 on an open carrier and $1,475–$2,325 in an enclosed trailer. The trip is 1,364 km by road and takes 3–5 days on the truck.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,275
- Road distance
- 1,364km
- Days in transit
- 3–5
- Hours of driving
- 19
- Companies at both ends
- 0
Companies
Car shipping companies for Medicine Hat to Nanaimo
Companies based here usually run these lanes often. Compare their services, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.
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
Medicine Hat to Nanaimo, 1,364 km. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more. Prices include the BC Ferries crossing to Vancouver Island.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $975–$1,550 | $1,475–$2,325 |
| SUV or crossover | $1,100–$1,725 | $1,650–$2,600 |
| Pickup truck | $1,275–$2,000 | $1,925–$3,025 |
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 Medicine Hat to Nanaimo is March–May and September–November.
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Cheapest: about $1,275 Peak: about $1,400
About this route
Medicine Hat to Nanaimo by car carrier
Medicine Hat to Nanaimo is about 1,364 km, or 3–5 days on a car carrier. Most of the wait is before pickup, while the driver fills the trailer. The car heads west 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
- Vancouver Island is reached by BC Ferries, usually Tsawwassen–Swartz Bay for Victoria or Horseshoe Bay–Departure Bay for Nanaimo. The fare and the wait for a sailing are part of the price, and the crossing can add about a day.
- 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.
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Nearby alternatives
Delivering near Nanaimo, or picking up near Medicine Hat? Prices for the neighbouring cities.
From Medicine Hat to cities near Nanaimo
- Medicine Hat to Richmond $825–$1,200 sedan, open carrier
- Medicine Hat to Vancouver $825–$1,200 sedan, open carrier
- Medicine Hat to Delta $825–$1,200 sedan, open carrier
- Medicine Hat to North Vancouver $825–$1,200 sedan, open carrier
- Medicine Hat to Burnaby $825–$1,200 sedan, open carrier
- Medicine Hat to New Westminster $825–$1,200 sedan, open carrier
To Nanaimo from cities near Medicine Hat
- Lethbridge to Nanaimo $950–$1,500 sedan, open carrier
- Calgary to Nanaimo $900–$1,425 sedan, open carrier
- Airdrie to Nanaimo $900–$1,450 sedan, open carrier
- Red Deer to Nanaimo $925–$1,475 sedan, open carrier
- Saskatoon to Nanaimo $1,075–$1,675 sedan, open carrier
- Sherwood Park to Nanaimo $950–$1,500 sedan, open carrier
Alberta to British Columbia guide All routes from Medicine Hat
FAQ
Medicine Hat to Nanaimo 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 Medicine Hat to Nanaimo?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $975–$1,550 from Medicine Hat to Nanaimo (1,364 km by road). An SUV costs about $1,100–$1,725, a pickup $1,275–$2,000, and an enclosed trailer $1,475–$2,325 for a sedan. Prices are in Canadian dollars. The price includes the BC Ferries crossing.
How long does it take to ship a car from Medicine Hat to Nanaimo?
Transit is usually 3–5 days after pickup for the 1,364 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 Medicine Hat to Nanaimo?
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 Medicine Hat to Nanaimo?
Driving 1,364 km takes about 3 days: roughly $200 in fuel and 2 nights of hotels and meals (about $340). Shipping a sedan costs about $975–$1,550. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the time.
Which car shipping companies go from Medicine Hat to Nanaimo?
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