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Car shipping from Milton to Ottawa

Shipping a running sedan from Milton, ON to Ottawa, ON costs about $500–$800 on an open carrier and $750–$1,200 in an enclosed trailer. The trip is 489 km by road and takes 1–2 days on the truck.

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

Open carrier, sedan
$650
Road distance
489km
Days in transit
1–2
Hours of driving
6
Companies at both ends
4

Companies

Car shipping companies for Milton to Ottawa

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

AB Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Milton, ON · Carrier · 8 trucks · USDOT 1821384

Moves vehicles from plants, rail yards and auctions to dealerships across Ontario and the U.S., with a dedicated cross-border department.

  • Dealer transport
  • Auction transport
  • Oversized vehicle transport
  • +1 more

Mitto

FMCSA verified

Milton, ON · Carrier · 1 truck · USDOT 2946002

Small Milton, Ontario carrier on Highway 401 west of Toronto.

Ottawa, ON · Carrier · 14 yrs in business

Ottawa vehicle transport company working since 2012 across Ontario and Quebec: car shipping, drive-away, storage and registration help.

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

By vehicle

Price by vehicle type

Milton to Ottawa, 489 km. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.

VehicleOpen carrierEnclosed
Sedan$500–$800$750–$1,200
SUV or crossover$550–$875$825–$1,325
Pickup truck$650–$1,025$975–$1,550

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 Milton to Ottawa is January–May and September–November.

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Cheapest: about $650 Peak: about $700

About this route

Milton to Ottawa by car carrier

At about 489 km, Milton to Ottawa takes 1–2 days by carrier; a driver may deliver the same day if your car is the last one loaded. The car heads northeast and stays on Eastern time the whole way.

A move within Ontario

Both cities are in Ontario, so there is no registration to change and your insurer only needs your new address. On a trip this short, check a quote against the cost of driving it yourself.

FAQ

Milton 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 Milton to Ottawa?

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $500–$800 from Milton to Ottawa (489 km by road). An SUV costs about $550–$875, a pickup $650–$1,025, and an enclosed trailer $750–$1,200 for a sedan. Prices are in Canadian dollars.

How long does it take to ship a car from Milton to Ottawa?

Transit is usually 1–2 days after pickup for the 489 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 Milton to Ottawa?

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 Milton to Ottawa?

Driving 489 km takes about 1 day: roughly $70 in fuel. Shipping a sedan costs about $500–$800. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the time.

Which car shipping companies go from Milton to Ottawa?

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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