City route · AB → BC

Car shipping from St. Albert to Surrey

Shipping a running sedan from St. Albert, AB to Surrey, BC costs about $800–$1,150 on an open carrier and $1,175–$1,725 in an enclosed trailer. The trip is 1,131 km by road and takes 2–4 days on the truck.

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

Open carrier, sedan
$975
Road distance
1,131km
Days in transit
2–4
Hours of driving
14
Companies at both ends
4

Companies

Car shipping companies for St. Albert to Surrey

Companies based here usually run these lanes often. Compare their services, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.

Diamond Shuttle Services

FMCSA verified

St. Albert, AB · Carrier · 10 trucks · USDOT 2823719

Edmonton driveaway service that drives cars, vans and trucks door to door, across the city, across Canada or over the U.S. border.

  • Door-to-door delivery
  • Oversized vehicle transport
  • Domestic car shipping
  • +1 more

Brown Boys Transport

FMCSA verified

Surrey, BC · Carrier · 16 trucks · USDOT 6246949

Surrey, B.C. carrier with 16 trucks near the Pacific Highway border crossing, registered with the FMCSA in 2026.

By vehicle

Price by vehicle type

St. Albert to Surrey, 1,131 km. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.

VehicleOpen carrierEnclosed
Sedan$800–$1,150$1,175–$1,725
SUV or crossover$875–$1,300$1,325–$1,925
Pickup truck$1,025–$1,500$1,550–$2,250

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 St. Albert to Surrey is March–May and September–November.

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Cheapest: about $975 Peak: about $1,075

About this route

St. Albert to Surrey by car carrier

St. Albert to Surrey is about 1,131 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 southwest and crosses from Mountain to Pacific time, so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.

Moving from Alberta to British Columbia

About 19,504 people moved from Alberta to British Columbia in each of the last two years, according to Statistics Canada (19,245 in 2024/2025, 19,762 in 2025/2026). That is 42.2% of everyone who left Alberta for another province or territory — no other province draws more people from Alberta. See the Alberta to British Columbia guide →

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.

Related routes

Nearby alternatives

Delivering near Surrey, or picking up near St. Albert? Prices for the neighbouring cities.

The other way Surrey to St. Albert 1,128 km · 2–4 days · prices and timing for the return trip $800–$1,150

Alberta to British Columbia guide All routes from St. Albert

FAQ

St. Albert to Surrey 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 St. Albert to Surrey?

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $800–$1,150 from St. Albert to Surrey (1,131 km by road). An SUV costs about $875–$1,300, a pickup $1,025–$1,500, and an enclosed trailer $1,175–$1,725 for a sedan. Prices are in Canadian dollars.

How long does it take to ship a car from St. Albert to Surrey?

Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 1,131 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 St. Albert to Surrey?

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 St. Albert to Surrey?

Driving 1,131 km takes about 2 days: roughly $160 in fuel and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $170). Shipping a sedan costs about $800–$1,150. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the time.

Which car shipping companies go from St. Albert to Surrey?

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.

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