JT
Jeron Trucking
FMCSA verifiedFamily-owned New Brunswick carrier shipping new and used vehicles across Canada and the U.S., with snowbird service.
Route guide · NB → NS
Shipping a car from New Brunswick to Nova Scotia
Shipping a running sedan from Moncton to Halifax costs about $375–$625 on an open carrier and $575–$925 in an enclosed trailer, with 1–2 days in transit. It ranks #33 of the 56 province-to-province lanes by people moving, based on Statistics Canada data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $500
- Road distance
- 262km
- Days in transit
- 1–2
- Companies at both ends
- 3
Companies
Car shipping companies for New Brunswick to Nova Scotia
Companies based here usually run these lanes often. Compare their services, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.
MVS Canada
FeaturedDartmouth car shipping company moving vehicles across Canada by rail, open or enclosed truck, driveaway and cargo plane, with online tracking.
AF
Bedford (Halifax) auto transport company arranging car shipping across Canada and to the United States.
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.
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.
DT
DriverCan Transport
FMCSA verifiedFamily carrier since 2003 moving personal and dealer vehicles across Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes and the northeastern U.S.
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.
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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City to city
What it costs between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Moncton, Saint John and Fredericton and Halifax and Sydney — 262 to 644 km by road. Each price links to its city-to-city guide.
Estimate, not a quote
A pickup or delivery far from these cities usually adds $100–$250. Quotes move with fuel prices and truck space, so treat these as a yardstick. Estimate your own addresses →
By vehicle
Price by vehicle type
Moncton to Halifax, 262 km. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $375–$625 | $575–$925 |
| SUV or crossover | $425–$700 | $650–$1,050 |
| Pickup truck | $500–$800 | $750–$1,200 |
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 Moncton to Halifax is January–May and September–November.
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- Feb
- Mar
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- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
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- Dec
Cheapest: about $500 Peak: about $550
About this route
Who moves from New Brunswick to Nova Scotia
About 2,044 people moved from New Brunswick to Nova Scotia in each of the last two years, according to Statistics Canada (1,881 in 2024/2025, 2,206 in 2025/2026). That is 19% of everyone who left New Brunswick for another province or territory, making Nova Scotia its #3 destination.
Traffic runs both ways — about 1,709 people a year move from Nova Scotia back to New Brunswick — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
Moves on this lane peak in January–March, when 30% of the year's movers make the trip; October–December is the quietest quarter (19%).
Distance and transit time
Moncton to Halifax is about 262 km (3 hours of driving) — 1–2 days on a carrier. On a run this short, many people weigh shipping against driving it themselves. The car heads south-southeast and stays on Atlantic time the whole way.
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FAQ
New Brunswick to Nova Scotia 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 New Brunswick to Nova Scotia?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $375–$625 from Moncton to Halifax (262 km by road). An SUV costs about $425–$700, a pickup $500–$800, and an enclosed trailer $575–$925 for a sedan. Prices are in Canadian dollars.
How long does it take to ship a car from New Brunswick to Nova Scotia?
Transit is usually 1–2 days after pickup for the 262 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 New Brunswick to Nova Scotia?
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 New Brunswick to Nova Scotia?
Driving 262 km takes about 1 day: roughly $40 in fuel. Shipping a sedan costs about $375–$625. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the time.
Which car shipping companies go from New Brunswick to Nova Scotia?
Our directory lists 3 companies based at either end of this route. Compare them above, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.