Canadian car hauler with 124 trucks and 40+ years of experience, shipping vehicles across Canada and to and from the U.S.
Route guide · ON → AB
Shipping a car from Ontario to Alberta
Shipping a running sedan from Toronto to Calgary costs about $1,325–$1,875 on an open carrier and $2,000–$2,825 in an enclosed trailer, with 5–8 days in transit. It is the busiest interprovincial moving lane in Canada, based on Statistics Canada data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,600
- Road distance
- 3,417km
- Days in transit
- 5–8
- Companies at both ends
- 38
Companies
Car shipping companies for Ontario to Alberta
Companies based here usually run these lanes often. Compare their services, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.
CT
Canadian arm of Cassens Transport, a long-established hauler of new vehicles from plants and rail yards to dealerships.
CA
Courtice, Ontario car carrier with 51 trucks, registered with the U.S. DOT since 1999 and running the 401 corridor and cross-border lanes.
Enclosed vehicle transport since 1987 in air-ride trailers with lift gates; official Canadian shipping provider for Barrett-Jackson auctions.
GTA vehicle transport for individuals, dealerships and manufacturers, backed by more than 30 years of combined experience.
CA
Canus Auto Transport
FMCSA verifiedMarkham car carrier with 14 trucks and 15 drivers, registered for cross-border work since 2010.
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.
RV
Roadtripz Vehicle Logistics
FMCSA verifiedOntario car hauler with 20+ years of open and enclosed transport, including climate-controlled carriers with lift gates for classic and show cars.
AA
AB Auto Transport
FMCSA verifiedMoves vehicles from plants, rail yards and auctions to dealerships across Ontario and the U.S., with a dedicated cross-border department.
PD
Permile Dynamics
FMCSA verifiedCar shipping across Canada and the U.S. with 20+ years of experience, on lanes like Edmonton–Toronto, plus snowbird moves to Florida.
SD
Super Duty Car Carriers
FMCSA verifiedNorth York car carrier with 6 trucks, close to Highways 401 and 400.
HT
Haullenger Transport
FMCSA verifiedFamily-owned car hauler since 2009 running 8–9 car carriers across Ontario, Quebec and the U.S., plus flatbeds for non-running vehicles.
PC
Prime Car Haulers
FMCSA verifiedBrampton car carrier with 5 trucks, based in one of Ontario's busiest car-carrier hubs.
GA
Gladiator Auto Transport
FMCSA verifiedEastern Ontario car carrier in Williamsburg, on the Toronto–Montreal corridor near Ottawa.
SS
SVT Special Vehicle Transport
FMCSA verifiedHalton Hills special vehicle transport with 3 trucks between Highways 401 and 407.
AD
Acadian Driveaway
FMCSA verifiedToronto driveaway company delivering cars, trucks and buses door to door across Canada and the U.S. since 1987.
MA
Mallavi Auto Transport
FMCSA verifiedNorth York car carrier with 2 trucks for moves in Toronto and Ontario.
CT
Chahal’z Trans
FMCSA verifiedBrampton owner-operator car carrier running long routes with one truck.
DD
Driverless Delivery Solutions
FMCSA verifiedDoor-to-door transport for personal, luxury, classic and sports cars in the GTA, across Ontario and anywhere in Canada and the U.S.
M
Mitto
FMCSA verifiedSmall Milton, Ontario carrier on Highway 401 west of Toronto.
HF
Canadian vehicle relocation company since 1980 with 270+ car carriers, CP Rail service and seven terminals from Vancouver to Halifax.
A
Canada-wide car shipper since 2008 that runs its own carriers from a Mississauga terminal: personal cars, dealer stock, fleets and auction buys.
DA
Ottawa vehicle transport company working since 2012 across Ontario and Quebec: car shipping, drive-away, storage and registration help.
HM
Vehicle transportation arm of Dagenais Cartage, based in Carp in the west of the City of Ottawa.
JD
Small family-run vehicle relocation and drive-away service in Kitchener.
NC
Oakville online car shipping broker: instant prices and e-signed bookings for truck or enclosed rail transport between Canadian cities.
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.
SS
Mississauga car shipping company focused on exporting vehicles from Canada overseas.
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.
MA
MDS Auto Hauling
FMCSA verifiedCalgary car hauler with 10 trucks and 14 drivers, registered as DV Trucking Inc. since 2024.
XO
X One Auto Transport
FMCSA verifiedCalgary car carrier with 7 trucks on the Trans-Canada and QEII corridors.
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.
CV
Carstar Vehicle Relocation Services
FMCSA verifiedEdmonton car carrier with 5 trucks and 6 drivers, registered since 2021.
HH
Heritage Haulers
FMCSA verifiedCalgary carrier with 4 trucks and 8 drivers, operating as Gurmail Gill Transport Ltd.
MT
Majestic Truck Lines
FMCSA verifiedWheatland County, Alberta carrier with 4 trucks and 10 drivers, east of Calgary on the Trans-Canada.
CC
Cruiser Car Carrier
FMCSA verifiedSingle-truck car carrier in Camrose, central Alberta.
EH
Exotic Hauls
FMCSA verifiedDrumheller, Alberta carrier focused on exotic and specialty vehicles.
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.
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.
One of the largest vehicle haulers in North America, moving new and remarketed vehicles, plus white-glove transport for classic and exotic cars.
JT
Jeron Trucking
FMCSA verifiedFamily-owned New Brunswick carrier shipping new and used vehicles across Canada and the U.S., with snowbird service.
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City to city
What it costs between Ontario and Alberta cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga and Brampton and Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge and Red Deer — 3,329 to 3,482 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
Toronto to Calgary, 3,417 km. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $1,325–$1,875 | $2,000–$2,825 |
| SUV or crossover | $1,500–$2,100 | $2,250–$3,150 |
| Pickup truck | $1,725–$2,450 | $2,600–$3,650 |
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 Toronto to Calgary is March–May and September–November.
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Cheapest: about $1,600 Peak: about $1,775
About this route
Who moves from Ontario to Alberta
About 26,061 people moved from Ontario to Alberta in each of the last two years, according to Statistics Canada (27,777 in 2024/2025, 24,344 in 2025/2026). That is 30% of everyone who left Ontario for another province or territory — no other province draws more people from Ontario.
Far fewer people make the reverse move — about 13,603 a year from Alberta to Ontario. Carriers bound for Alberta rarely run empty, which keeps pickups quick but prices firm.
Moves on this lane peak in April–June, when 32% of the year's movers make the trip; October–December is the quietest quarter (16%).
Distance and transit time
Toronto to Calgary runs about 3,417 km on the road (40 hours behind the wheel). Car carriers stop for other vehicles on the load, so count on 5–8 days on the truck. The car heads west-northwest and crosses from Eastern to Mountain time, so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
On the road
- 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.
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FAQ
Ontario to Alberta 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 Ontario to Alberta?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,325–$1,875 from Toronto to Calgary (3,417 km by road). An SUV costs about $1,500–$2,100, a pickup $1,725–$2,450, and an enclosed trailer $2,000–$2,825 for a sedan. Prices are in Canadian dollars.
How long does it take to ship a car from Ontario to Alberta?
Transit is usually 5–8 days after pickup for the 3,417 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 Ontario to Alberta?
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 Ontario to Alberta?
Driving 3,417 km takes about 5 days: roughly $490 in fuel and 4 nights of hotels and meals (about $680). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,325–$1,875. Add wear on the car and 5 days away from work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Ontario to Alberta?
Our directory lists 38 companies based at either end of this route. Compare them above, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.