DA
Ottawa vehicle transport company working since 2012 across Ontario and Quebec: car shipping, drive-away, storage and registration help.
City route · ON → NS
Car shipping from Ottawa to Halifax
Shipping a running sedan from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS costs about $875–$1,275 on an open carrier and $1,325–$1,925 in an enclosed trailer. The trip is 1,438 km by road and takes 2–4 days on the truck.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,075
- Road distance
- 1,438km
- Days in transit
- 2–4
- Hours of driving
- 17
- Companies at both ends
- 4
Companies
Car shipping companies for Ottawa to Halifax
Companies based here usually run these lanes often. Compare their services, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.
HM
Vehicle transportation arm of Dagenais Cartage, based in Carp in the west of the City of Ottawa.
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.
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.
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.
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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By vehicle
Price by vehicle type
Ottawa to Halifax, 1,438 km. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $875–$1,275 | $1,325–$1,925 |
| SUV or crossover | $975–$1,425 | $1,475–$2,150 |
| Pickup truck | $1,150–$1,650 | $1,725–$2,475 |
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 Ottawa to Halifax is March–May and September–November.
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Cheapest: about $1,075 Peak: about $1,200
About this route
Ottawa to Halifax by car carrier
Ottawa to Halifax is about 1,438 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 east and crosses from Eastern to Atlantic time, so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
Moving from Ontario to Nova Scotia
About 9,769 people moved from Ontario to Nova Scotia in each of the last two years, according to Statistics Canada (11,735 in 2024/2025, 7,802 in 2025/2026). That is 11.3% of everyone who left Ontario for another province or territory. See the Ontario to Nova Scotia guide →
Related routes
Nearby alternatives
Delivering near Halifax, or picking up near Ottawa? Prices for the neighbouring cities.
From Ottawa to cities near Halifax
- Ottawa to Moncton $800–$1,175 sedan, open carrier
- Ottawa to Saint John $700–$1,050 sedan, open carrier
- Ottawa to Fredericton $750–$1,100 sedan, open carrier
- Ottawa to Sydney $950–$1,350 sedan, open carrier
- Ottawa to Lévis $475–$750 sedan, open carrier
- Ottawa to Quebec City $475–$750 sedan, open carrier
To Halifax from cities near Ottawa
- Gatineau to Halifax $875–$1,275 sedan, open carrier
- Saint-Jérôme to Halifax $850–$1,225 sedan, open carrier
- Kingston to Halifax $925–$1,325 sedan, open carrier
- Laval to Halifax $825–$1,200 sedan, open carrier
- Terrebonne to Halifax $825–$1,200 sedan, open carrier
- Montreal to Halifax $825–$1,200 sedan, open carrier
FAQ
Ottawa to Halifax 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 Ottawa to Halifax?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $875–$1,275 from Ottawa to Halifax (1,438 km by road). An SUV costs about $975–$1,425, a pickup $1,150–$1,650, and an enclosed trailer $1,325–$1,925 for a sedan. Prices are in Canadian dollars.
How long does it take to ship a car from Ottawa to Halifax?
Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 1,438 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 Ottawa to Halifax?
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 Ottawa to Halifax?
Driving 1,438 km takes about 2 days: roughly $210 in fuel and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $170). Shipping a sedan costs about $875–$1,275. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the time.
Which car shipping companies go from Ottawa to Halifax?
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.