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Car shipping from Sydney to Saint John
Shipping a running sedan from Sydney, NS to Saint John, NB costs about $550–$875 on an open carrier and $850–$1,300 in an enclosed trailer. The trip is 622 km by road and takes 1–3 days on the truck.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $725
- Road distance
- 622km
- Days in transit
- 1–3
- Hours of driving
- 8
- Companies at both ends
- 0
Companies
Car shipping companies for Sydney to Saint John
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.
DT
DriverCan Transport
FMCSA verifiedFamily carrier since 2003 moving personal and dealer vehicles across Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes and the northeastern U.S.
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.
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
Sydney to Saint John, 622 km. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $550–$875 | $850–$1,300 |
| SUV or crossover | $625–$975 | $950–$1,475 |
| Pickup truck | $725–$1,125 | $1,100–$1,700 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in June–August (the summer moving peak), running about 8% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Sydney to Saint John is January–May and September–November.
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Cheapest: about $725 Peak: about $775
About this route
Sydney to Saint John by car carrier
Sydney to Saint John is about 622 km (8 hours of driving) — 1–3 days on a carrier. On a run this short, many people weigh shipping against driving it themselves. The car heads west and stays on Atlantic time the whole way.
Moving from Nova Scotia to New Brunswick
About 1,709 people moved from Nova Scotia to New Brunswick in each of the last two years, according to Statistics Canada (1,728 in 2024/2025, 1,690 in 2025/2026). That is 13.5% of everyone who left Nova Scotia for another province or territory, making New Brunswick its #3 destination. See the Nova Scotia to New Brunswick guide →
Related routes
Nearby alternatives
Delivering near Saint John, or picking up near Sydney? Prices for the neighbouring cities.
From Sydney to cities near Saint John
- Sydney to Fredericton $575–$875 sedan, open carrier
- Sydney to Moncton $475–$775 sedan, open carrier
- Sydney to Halifax $450–$725 sedan, open carrier
- Sydney to Lévis $800–$1,175 sedan, open carrier
- Sydney to Quebec City $825–$1,200 sedan, open carrier
- Sydney to Sherbrooke $825–$1,200 sedan, open carrier
To Saint John from cities near Sydney
- Halifax to Saint John $450–$725 sedan, open carrier
- Moncton to Saint John $325–$550 sedan, open carrier
- Fredericton to Saint John $300–$500 sedan, open carrier
- Lévis to Saint John $575–$900 sedan, open carrier
- Quebec City to Saint John $600–$925 sedan, open carrier
- Saguenay to Saint John $700–$1,050 sedan, open carrier
FAQ
Sydney to Saint John 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 Sydney to Saint John?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $550–$875 from Sydney to Saint John (622 km by road). An SUV costs about $625–$975, a pickup $725–$1,125, and an enclosed trailer $850–$1,300 for a sedan. Prices are in Canadian dollars.
How long does it take to ship a car from Sydney to Saint John?
Transit is usually 1–3 days after pickup for the 622 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 Sydney to Saint John?
January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% 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 Sydney to Saint John?
Driving 622 km takes about 1 day: roughly $90 in fuel. Shipping a sedan costs about $550–$875. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the time.
Which car shipping companies go from Sydney to Saint John?
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.