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Car shipping from Sarnia to Nanaimo
Shipping a running sedan from Sarnia, ON to Nanaimo, BC costs about $1,600–$2,375 on an open carrier and $2,425–$3,550 in an enclosed trailer. The trip is 4,183 km by road and takes 7–10 days on the truck.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $2,000
- Road distance
- 4,183km
- Days in transit
- 7–10
- Hours of driving
- 48
- Companies at both ends
- 0
Companies
Car shipping companies for Sarnia to Nanaimo
Companies based here usually run these lanes often. Compare their services, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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By vehicle
Price by vehicle type
Sarnia to Nanaimo, 4,183 km. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more. Prices include the BC Ferries crossing to Vancouver Island.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $1,600–$2,375 | $2,425–$3,550 |
| SUV or crossover | $1,800–$2,650 | $2,700–$3,975 |
| Pickup truck | $2,100–$3,075 | $3,150–$4,625 |
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 Sarnia to Nanaimo is March–May and September–November.
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Cheapest: about $2,000 Peak: about $2,200
About this route
Sarnia to Nanaimo by car carrier
At roughly 4,183 km, Sarnia to Nanaimo is a cross-country haul — about 48 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.
Moving from Ontario to British Columbia
About 19,364 people moved from Ontario to British Columbia in each of the last two years, according to Statistics Canada (20,096 in 2024/2025, 18,632 in 2025/2026). That is 22.3% of everyone who left Ontario for another province or territory, making British Columbia its #2 destination. See the Ontario to British Columbia guide →
On the road
- Vancouver Island is reached by BC Ferries, usually Tsawwassen–Swartz Bay for Victoria or Horseshoe Bay–Departure Bay for Nanaimo. The fare and the wait for a sailing are part of the price, and the crossing can add about a day.
- 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.
Related routes
Nearby alternatives
Delivering near Nanaimo, or picking up near Sarnia? Prices for the neighbouring cities.
From Sarnia to cities near Nanaimo
- Sarnia to Richmond $1,475–$2,050 sedan, open carrier
- Sarnia to Vancouver $1,475–$2,050 sedan, open carrier
- Sarnia to Delta $1,475–$2,050 sedan, open carrier
- Sarnia to North Vancouver $1,475–$2,050 sedan, open carrier
- Sarnia to Burnaby $1,475–$2,050 sedan, open carrier
- Sarnia to New Westminster $1,475–$2,050 sedan, open carrier
To Nanaimo from cities near Sarnia
- Windsor to Nanaimo $1,600–$2,350 sedan, open carrier
- London to Nanaimo $1,625–$2,400 sedan, open carrier
- Kitchener to Nanaimo $1,650–$2,425 sedan, open carrier
- Waterloo to Nanaimo $1,650–$2,425 sedan, open carrier
- Norfolk County to Nanaimo $1,650–$2,425 sedan, open carrier
- Brantford to Nanaimo $1,650–$2,425 sedan, open carrier
FAQ
Sarnia to Nanaimo 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 Sarnia to Nanaimo?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,600–$2,375 from Sarnia to Nanaimo (4,183 km by road). An SUV costs about $1,800–$2,650, a pickup $2,100–$3,075, and an enclosed trailer $2,425–$3,550 for a sedan. Prices are in Canadian dollars. The price includes the BC Ferries crossing.
How long does it take to ship a car from Sarnia to Nanaimo?
Transit is usually 7–10 days after pickup for the 4,183 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 Sarnia to Nanaimo?
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 Sarnia to Nanaimo?
Driving 4,183 km takes about 6 days: roughly $600 in fuel and 5 nights of hotels and meals (about $850). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,600–$2,375. Add wear on the car and 6 days away from work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Sarnia to Nanaimo?
We are still adding Canadian car shipping companies to the directory. If you run car carriers or arrange transport on this route, you can list your company for free.