City route · BC → AB

Car shipping from Surrey to Edmonton

Shipping a running sedan from Surrey, BC to Edmonton, AB costs about $800–$1,150 on an open carrier and $1,175–$1,725 in an enclosed trailer. The trip is 1,137 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
1,137km
Days in transit
2–4
Hours of driving
14
Companies at both ends
4

Companies

Car shipping companies for Surrey to Edmonton

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

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

Surrey to Edmonton, 1,137 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–$1,950
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 Surrey to Edmonton is March–May and September–November.

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

About this route

Surrey to Edmonton by car carrier

Surrey to Edmonton is about 1,137 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 northeast and crosses from Pacific to Mountain time, so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.

Moving from British Columbia to Alberta

About 22,433 people moved from British Columbia to Alberta in each of the last two years, according to Statistics Canada (23,456 in 2024/2025, 21,409 in 2025/2026). That is 47.7% of everyone who left British Columbia for another province or territory — no other province draws more people from British Columbia. See the British Columbia to Alberta 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 Edmonton, or picking up near Surrey? Prices for the neighbouring cities.

The other way Edmonton to Surrey 1,137 km · 2–4 days · prices and timing for the return trip $800–$1,150

British Columbia to Alberta guide All routes from Surrey

FAQ

Surrey to Edmonton 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 Surrey to Edmonton?

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $800–$1,150 from Surrey to Edmonton (1,137 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 Surrey to Edmonton?

Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 1,137 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 Surrey to Edmonton?

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 Surrey to Edmonton?

Driving 1,137 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 Surrey to Edmonton?

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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