Enclosed vehicle transport since 1987 in air-ride trailers with lift gates; official Canadian shipping provider for Barrett-Jackson auctions.
City route · ON → ON
Car shipping from Toronto to Ottawa
Shipping a running sedan from Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON costs about $475–$750 on an open carrier and $700–$1,125 in an enclosed trailer. The trip is 444 km by road and takes 1–2 days on the truck.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $625
- Road distance
- 444km
- Days in transit
- 1–2
- Hours of driving
- 5
- Companies at both ends
- 9
Companies
Car shipping companies for Toronto to Ottawa
Companies based here usually run these lanes often. Compare their services, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.
GTA vehicle transport for individuals, dealerships and manufacturers, backed by more than 30 years of combined experience.
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Permile Dynamics
FMCSA verifiedCar shipping across Canada and the U.S. with 20+ years of experience, on lanes like Edmonton–Toronto, plus snowbird moves to Florida.
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Super Duty Car Carriers
FMCSA verifiedNorth York car carrier with 6 trucks, close to Highways 401 and 400.
AD
Acadian Driveaway
FMCSA verifiedToronto driveaway company delivering cars, trucks and buses door to door across Canada and the U.S. since 1987.
MA
Mallavi Auto Transport
FMCSA verifiedNorth York car carrier with 2 trucks for moves in Toronto and Ontario.
HF
Canadian vehicle relocation company since 1980 with 270+ car carriers, CP Rail service and seven terminals from Vancouver to Halifax.
DA
Ottawa vehicle transport company working since 2012 across Ontario and Quebec: car shipping, drive-away, storage and registration help.
HM
Vehicle transportation arm of Dagenais Cartage, based in Carp in the west of the City of Ottawa.
NC
Oakville online car shipping broker: instant prices and e-signed bookings for truck or enclosed rail transport between Canadian cities.
JD
Small family-run vehicle relocation and drive-away service in Kitchener.
MVS Canada
FeaturedDartmouth car shipping company moving vehicles across Canada by rail, open or enclosed truck, driveaway and cargo plane, with online tracking.
PA
Mississauga car carrier with a Calgary office and 20+ years of experience, shipping cars, motorcycles and motor homes across Canada, to the U.S. and overseas.
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Mississauga car shipping company focused on exporting vehicles from Canada overseas.
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Canada-wide car shipper since 2008 that runs its own carriers from a Mississauga terminal: personal cars, dealer stock, fleets and auction buys.
Family-owned Quebec car carrier since 1986 with 85 trucks, serving dealers, auctions and fleets across Canada and the U.S., plus snowbird trips.
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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.
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DriverCan Transport
FMCSA verifiedFamily carrier since 2003 moving personal and dealer vehicles across Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes and the northeastern U.S.
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TransGestion
FMCSA verifiedQuebec specialist in moving new and used vehicles for more than 25 years, in Canada and to the United States.
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Roadtripz Vehicle Logistics
FMCSA verifiedOntario car hauler with 20+ years of open and enclosed transport, including climate-controlled carriers with lift gates for classic and show cars.
SS
SVT Special Vehicle Transport
FMCSA verifiedHalton Hills special vehicle transport with 3 trucks between Highways 401 and 407.
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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.
DD
Driverless Delivery Solutions
FMCSA verifiedDoor-to-door transport for personal, luxury, classic and sports cars in the GTA, across Ontario and anywhere in Canada and the U.S.
GA
Gladiator Auto Transport
FMCSA verifiedEastern Ontario car carrier in Williamsburg, on the Toronto–Montreal corridor near Ottawa.
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Haullenger Transport
FMCSA verifiedFamily-owned car hauler since 2009 running 8–9 car carriers across Ontario, Quebec and the U.S., plus flatbeds for non-running vehicles.
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Mitto
FMCSA verifiedSmall Milton, Ontario carrier on Highway 401 west of Toronto.
PC
Prime Car Haulers
FMCSA verifiedBrampton car carrier with 5 trucks, based in one of Ontario's busiest car-carrier hubs.
CA
Courtice, Ontario car carrier with 51 trucks, registered with the U.S. DOT since 1999 and running the 401 corridor and cross-border lanes.
CA
Canus Auto Transport
FMCSA verifiedMarkham car carrier with 14 trucks and 15 drivers, registered for cross-border work since 2010.
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Canadian arm of Cassens Transport, a long-established hauler of new vehicles from plants and rail yards to dealerships.
CT
Chahal’z Trans
FMCSA verifiedBrampton owner-operator car carrier running long routes with one truck.
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AB Auto Transport
FMCSA verifiedMoves vehicles from plants, rail yards and auctions to dealerships across Ontario and the U.S., with a dedicated cross-border department.
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.
One of the largest vehicle haulers in North America, moving new and remarketed vehicles, plus white-glove transport for classic and exotic cars.
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.
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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
Toronto to Ottawa, 444 km. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $475–$750 | $700–$1,125 |
| SUV or crossover | $525–$850 | $800–$1,275 |
| Pickup truck | $625–$975 | $925–$1,475 |
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 Toronto to Ottawa is January–May and September–November.
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Cheapest: about $625 Peak: about $650
About this route
Toronto to Ottawa by car carrier
Toronto to Ottawa is about 444 km (5 hours of driving) — 1–2 days on a carrier. On a run this short, many people weigh shipping against driving it themselves. The car heads northeast and stays on Eastern time the whole way.
A move within Ontario
Both cities are in Ontario, so there is no registration to change and your insurer only needs your new address. On a trip this short, check a quote against the cost of driving it yourself.
Related routes
Nearby alternatives
Delivering near Ottawa, or picking up near Toronto? Prices for the neighbouring cities.
From Toronto to cities near Ottawa
- Toronto to Gatineau $475–$775 sedan, open carrier
- Toronto to Saint-Jérôme $525–$850 sedan, open carrier
- Toronto to Kingston $375–$625 sedan, open carrier
- Toronto to Laval $525–$825 sedan, open carrier
- Toronto to Terrebonne $525–$825 sedan, open carrier
- Toronto to Montreal $525–$825 sedan, open carrier
To Ottawa from cities near Toronto
- Vaughan to Ottawa $475–$775 sedan, open carrier
- Richmond Hill to Ottawa $475–$775 sedan, open carrier
- Markham to Ottawa $475–$750 sedan, open carrier
- Mississauga to Ottawa $475–$775 sedan, open carrier
- Brampton to Ottawa $500–$775 sedan, open carrier
- Pickering to Ottawa $450–$750 sedan, open carrier
FAQ
Toronto to Ottawa 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 Toronto to Ottawa?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $475–$750 from Toronto to Ottawa (444 km by road). An SUV costs about $525–$850, a pickup $625–$975, and an enclosed trailer $700–$1,125 for a sedan. Prices are in Canadian dollars.
How long does it take to ship a car from Toronto to Ottawa?
Transit is usually 1–2 days after pickup for the 444 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 Toronto to Ottawa?
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 Toronto to Ottawa?
Driving 444 km takes about 1 day: roughly $60 in fuel. Shipping a sedan costs about $475–$750. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the time.
Which car shipping companies go from Toronto to Ottawa?
Our directory lists 9 companies based at either end of this route. Compare them above, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.