How much does it cost to ship a car from Quebec to British Columbia?

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,650–$2,300 from Montreal to Vancouver (4,913 km by road). An SUV costs about $1,850–$2,575, a pickup $2,150–$2,975, and an enclosed trailer $2,475–$3,450 for a sedan. Prices are in Canadian dollars.

How long does it take to ship a car from Quebec to British Columbia?

Transit is usually 7–10 days after pickup for the 4,913 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 Quebec to British Columbia?

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 Quebec to British Columbia?

Driving 4,913 km takes about 7 days: roughly $710 in fuel and 6 nights of hotels and meals (about $1,020). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,650–$2,300. Add wear on the car and 7 days away from work, and the two come out close.

Which car shipping companies go from Quebec to British Columbia?

Our directory lists 19 companies based at either end of this route. Compare them above, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.

Ship a Car from Quebec to British Columbia: Cost & Time

Shipping a car from Quebec to British Columbia

Shipping a running sedan from Montreal to Vancouver costs about $1,650–$2,300 on an open carrier and $2,475–$3,450 in an enclosed trailer, with 7–10 days in transit. It ranks #19 of the 56 province-to-province lanes by people moving, based on Statistics Canada data.

Prices in Canadian dollars, updated November 2026 · Estimates, not quotes · Estimate your own trip →

Open carrier, sedan

$1,975

Road distance

4,913km

Days in transit

7–10

Companies at both ends

From	Vancouver	Surrey	Victoria	Burnaby
Montreal	$1,650–$2,3004,913 km · 7–10 days	$1,650–$2,2754,880 km · 7–10 days	$1,775–$2,6004,928 km · 8–11 days	$1,650–$2,3004,907 km · 7–10 days
Quebec City	$1,725–$2,3755,164 km · 7–11 days	$1,700–$2,3755,131 km · 7–11 days	$1,850–$2,7005,180 km · 8–12 days	$1,725–$2,3755,158 km · 7–11 days
Laval	$1,650–$2,3004,914 km · 7–10 days	$1,650–$2,2754,881 km · 7–10 days	$1,775–$2,6004,930 km · 8–11 days	$1,650–$2,3004,908 km · 7–10 days
Gatineau	$1,525–$2,1254,387 km · 6–9 days	$1,525–$2,1254,354 km · 6–9 days	$1,650–$2,4254,402 km · 7–11 days	$1,525–$2,1254,381 km · 6–9 days

$1,650–$2,3004,913 km · 7–10 days

$1,650–$2,2754,880 km · 7–10 days

$1,775–$2,6004,928 km · 8–11 days

$1,650–$2,3004,907 km · 7–10 days

Quebec City

$1,725–$2,3755,164 km · 7–11 days

$1,700–$2,3755,131 km · 7–11 days

$1,850–$2,7005,180 km · 8–12 days

$1,725–$2,3755,158 km · 7–11 days

Laval

$1,650–$2,3004,914 km · 7–10 days

$1,650–$2,2754,881 km · 7–10 days

$1,775–$2,6004,930 km · 8–11 days

$1,650–$2,3004,908 km · 7–10 days

Gatineau

$1,525–$2,1254,387 km · 6–9 days

$1,525–$2,1254,354 km · 6–9 days

$1,650–$2,4254,402 km · 7–11 days

$1,525–$2,1254,381 km · 6–9 days

Price by vehicle type

Montreal to Vancouver, 4,913 km. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.

Vehicle	Open carrier	Enclosed
Sedan	$1,650–$2,300	$2,475–$3,450
SUV or crossover	$1,850–$2,575	$2,775–$3,850
Pickup truck	$2,150–$2,975	$3,225–$4,475

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 Montreal to Vancouver is March–May and September–November.

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Cheapest: about $1,975 Peak: about $2,200

About this route

Who moves from Quebec to British Columbia

About 3,772 people moved from Quebec to British Columbia in each of the last two years, according to Statistics Canada (3,712 in 2024/2025, 3,832 in 2025/2026). That is 12% of everyone who left Quebec for another province or territory, making British Columbia its #2 destination.

Traffic is lopsided: only about 2,451 people a year go the other way, British Columbia to Quebec. Trucks heading into British Columbia fill up quickly, so pickups are usually fast — but carriers have little reason to discount.

Moves on this lane peak in April–June, when 36% of the year's movers make the trip; October–December is the quietest quarter (17%).

Distance and transit time

At roughly 4,913 km, Montreal to Vancouver is a cross-country haul — about 55 hours of driving. With stops to load and unload other cars, plan on 7–10 days in transit once the car is picked up. The car heads west-northwest and crosses from Eastern to Pacific time, so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.

On the road

The route crosses the Rocky Mountains. From October to March, snow on the mountain passes can hold trucks for a day, and British Columbia requires winter tires or chains on most of its highways.
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.