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Route guide · NS → QC
Shipping a car from Nova Scotia to Quebec
Shipping a running sedan from Halifax to Montreal costs about $825–$1,200 on an open carrier and $1,225–$1,800 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #44 of the 56 province-to-province lanes by people moving, based on Statistics Canada data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,025
- Road distance
- 1,244km
- Days in transit
- 2–4
- Companies at both ends
- 13
Companies
Car shipping companies for Nova Scotia to Quebec
Companies based here usually run these lanes often. Compare their services, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.
AF
Bedford (Halifax) auto transport company arranging car shipping across Canada and to the United States.
Family-owned Quebec car carrier since 1986 with 85 trucks, serving dealers, auctions and fleets across Canada and the U.S., plus snowbird trips.
T
TransGestion
FMCSA verifiedQuebec specialist in moving new and used vehicles for more than 25 years, in Canada and to the United States.
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.
DT
Dreamm Transport
FMCSA verifiedSaint-Jean-sur-Richelieu carrier with 2 trucks, 40 km from the Lacolle crossing to New York.
BT
Bauer Transport
FMCSA verifiedSingle-truck carrier in Côte Saint-Luc on the island of Montreal.
DT
DriverCan Transport
FMCSA verifiedFamily carrier since 2003 moving personal and dealer vehicles across Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes and the northeastern U.S.
HW
Hot Wheels Forwarding
FMCSA verifiedLaurentians car carrier in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, north of Montreal on Autoroute 15.
AX
Laval car carrier (ATX) moving vehicles between Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Vancouver and other major Canadian cities.
RB
Granby towing and transport company moving cars, heavy machinery and equipment anywhere in Quebec, 24/7.
TD
Quebec car and truck transporter for over 40 years: Canada and U.S. moves, Florida snowbird service, dealer and auction transport.
TG
Car transporter from Beaumont, next to Lévis, covering all of Quebec plus Ontario, the Maritimes and Western Canada for 25 years.
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.
PA
Mississauga car carrier with a Calgary office and 20+ years of experience, shipping cars, motorcycles and motor homes across Canada, to the U.S. and overseas.
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.
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 Nova Scotia and Quebec cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Halifax and Sydney and Montreal, Quebec City, Laval and Gatineau — 1,020 to 1,641 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
Halifax to Montreal, 1,244 km. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $825–$1,200 | $1,225–$1,800 |
| SUV or crossover | $925–$1,350 | $1,375–$2,000 |
| Pickup truck | $1,075–$1,550 | $1,600–$2,325 |
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 Halifax to Montreal is March–May and September–November.
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Cheapest: about $1,025 Peak: about $1,125
About this route
Who moves from Nova Scotia to Quebec
About 842 people moved from Nova Scotia to Quebec in each of the last two years, according to Statistics Canada (949 in 2024/2025, 735 in 2025/2026). That is 6.6% of everyone who left Nova Scotia for another province or territory.
This is the lighter direction: about 1,245 people a year move Quebec to Nova Scotia. Carriers that bring cars into Nova Scotia need loads back toward Quebec, so ask for a backhaul price on this leg.
Moves on this lane peak in July–September, when 38% of the year's movers make the trip; October–December is the quietest quarter (11%).
Distance and transit time
Halifax to Montreal is about 1,244 km, or 2–4 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 Atlantic to Eastern time, so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
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Nearby alternatives
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FAQ
Nova Scotia to Quebec 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 Nova Scotia to Quebec?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $825–$1,200 from Halifax to Montreal (1,244 km by road). An SUV costs about $925–$1,350, a pickup $1,075–$1,550, and an enclosed trailer $1,225–$1,800 for a sedan. Prices are in Canadian dollars.
How long does it take to ship a car from Nova Scotia to Quebec?
Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 1,244 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 Nova Scotia to Quebec?
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 Nova Scotia to Quebec?
Driving 1,244 km takes about 2 days: roughly $180 in fuel and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $170). Shipping a sedan costs about $825–$1,200. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the time.
Which car shipping companies go from Nova Scotia to Quebec?
Our directory lists 13 companies based at either end of this route. Compare them above, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.