DA
Ottawa vehicle transport company working since 2012 across Ontario and Quebec: car shipping, drive-away, storage and registration help.
City route · ON → AB
Car shipping from Ottawa to St. Albert
Shipping a running sedan from Ottawa, ON to St. Albert, AB costs about $1,325–$1,875 on an open carrier and $2,000–$2,825 in an enclosed trailer. The trip is 3,422 km by road and takes 5–8 days on the truck.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,600
- Road distance
- 3,422km
- Days in transit
- 5–8
- Hours of driving
- 44
- Companies at both ends
- 3
Companies
Car shipping companies for Ottawa to St. Albert
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.
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.
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.
MVS Canada
FeaturedDartmouth car shipping company moving vehicles across Canada by rail, open or enclosed truck, driveaway and cargo plane, with online tracking.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CC
Car Couriers
FMCSA verifiedFamily-owned Alberta auto transporter serving dealerships and individuals across five provinces, with daily cross-border delivery.
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By vehicle
Price by vehicle type
Ottawa to St. Albert, 3,422 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–$3,675 |
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 St. Albert is March–May and September–November.
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Cheapest: about $1,600 Peak: about $1,775
About this route
Ottawa to St. Albert by car carrier
Ottawa to St. Albert runs about 3,422 km on the road (44 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.
Moving 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. See the Ontario to Alberta guide →
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.
Related routes
Nearby alternatives
Delivering near St. Albert, or picking up near Ottawa? Prices for the neighbouring cities.
From Ottawa to cities near St. Albert
- Ottawa to Edmonton $1,325–$1,875 sedan, open carrier
- Ottawa to Sherwood Park $1,325–$1,875 sedan, open carrier
- Ottawa to Red Deer $1,325–$1,875 sedan, open carrier
- Ottawa to Airdrie $1,325–$1,875 sedan, open carrier
- Ottawa to Calgary $1,325–$1,850 sedan, open carrier
- Ottawa to Fort McMurray $1,400–$1,950 sedan, open carrier
To St. Albert from cities near Ottawa
- Gatineau to St. Albert $1,325–$1,875 sedan, open carrier
- Saint-Jérôme to St. Albert $1,375–$1,925 sedan, open carrier
- Kingston to St. Albert $1,400–$1,950 sedan, open carrier
- Laval to St. Albert $1,375–$1,925 sedan, open carrier
- Terrebonne to St. Albert $1,375–$1,925 sedan, open carrier
- Montreal to St. Albert $1,375–$1,925 sedan, open carrier
FAQ
Ottawa to St. Albert 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 St. Albert?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,325–$1,875 from Ottawa to St. Albert (3,422 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 Ottawa to St. Albert?
Transit is usually 5–8 days after pickup for the 3,422 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 St. Albert?
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 St. Albert?
Driving 3,422 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 Ottawa to St. Albert?
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.