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Vancouver auto transport and vehicle logistics company booking open and enclosed car shipping across Canada and to the U.S.
City route · BC → AB
Car shipping from Vancouver to Calgary
Shipping a running sedan from Vancouver, BC to Calgary, AB costs about $725–$1,075 on an open carrier and $1,100–$1,625 in an enclosed trailer. The trip is 970 km by road and takes 2–3 days on the truck.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $900
- Road distance
- 970km
- Days in transit
- 2–3
- Hours of driving
- 13
- Companies at both ends
- 4
Companies
Car shipping companies for Vancouver to Calgary
Companies based here usually run these lanes often. Compare their services, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.
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MDS Auto Hauling
FMCSA verifiedCalgary car hauler with 10 trucks and 14 drivers, registered as DV Trucking Inc. since 2024.
XO
X One Auto Transport
FMCSA verifiedCalgary car carrier with 7 trucks on the Trans-Canada and QEII corridors.
HH
Heritage Haulers
FMCSA verifiedCalgary carrier with 4 trucks and 8 drivers, operating as Gurmail Gill Transport Ltd.
NA
Langley car carrier since 2018 moving vehicles across B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Vancouver Island for people, dealers and auction buyers.
NC
Oakville online car shipping broker: instant prices and e-signed bookings for truck or enclosed rail transport between Canadian cities.
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.
WT
WesMac Trucking
FMCSA verifiedAlberta car hauler with a Salt Lake City hub, specializing in dealer-to-dealer and fleet moves between Canada and the western U.S.
BE
BlackShark Enterprises
FMCSA verifiedB.C. enclosed transport for exotic, collector and race cars across Western Canada and the western U.S., door to door.
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
Vancouver to Calgary, 970 km. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $725–$1,075 | $1,100–$1,625 |
| SUV or crossover | $825–$1,200 | $1,225–$1,825 |
| Pickup truck | $950–$1,400 | $1,425–$2,100 |
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 Vancouver to Calgary is January–May and September–November.
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Cheapest: about $900 Peak: about $975
About this route
Vancouver to Calgary by car carrier
Expect about 970 km from Vancouver to Calgary — 2–3 days on the truck after pickup. Carriers usually load several cars before heading out, so the pickup window matters as much as transit time. The car heads east-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 Calgary, or picking up near Vancouver? Prices for the neighbouring cities.
From Vancouver to cities near Calgary
- Vancouver to Airdrie $750–$1,100 sedan, open carrier
- Vancouver to Red Deer $775–$1,150 sedan, open carrier
- Vancouver to Lethbridge $800–$1,175 sedan, open carrier
- Vancouver to Medicine Hat $825–$1,200 sedan, open carrier
- Vancouver to Sherwood Park $800–$1,175 sedan, open carrier
- Vancouver to Edmonton $800–$1,175 sedan, open carrier
To Calgary from cities near Vancouver
- North Vancouver to Calgary $725–$1,075 sedan, open carrier
- Richmond to Calgary $750–$1,075 sedan, open carrier
- Burnaby to Calgary $725–$1,075 sedan, open carrier
- New Westminster to Calgary $725–$1,075 sedan, open carrier
- Delta to Calgary $725–$1,075 sedan, open carrier
- Coquitlam to Calgary $725–$1,075 sedan, open carrier
FAQ
Vancouver to Calgary 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 Vancouver to Calgary?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $725–$1,075 from Vancouver to Calgary (970 km by road). An SUV costs about $825–$1,200, a pickup $950–$1,400, and an enclosed trailer $1,100–$1,625 for a sedan. Prices are in Canadian dollars.
How long does it take to ship a car from Vancouver to Calgary?
Transit is usually 2–3 days after pickup for the 970 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 Vancouver to Calgary?
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 Vancouver to Calgary?
Driving 970 km takes about 2 days: roughly $140 in fuel and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $170). Shipping a sedan costs about $725–$1,075. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the time.
Which car shipping companies go from Vancouver to Calgary?
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.