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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 → NS
Car shipping from Vancouver to Halifax
Shipping a running sedan from Vancouver, BC to Halifax, NS costs about $1,950–$2,725 on an open carrier and $2,925–$4,075 in an enclosed trailer. The trip is 6,123 km by road and takes 8–13 days on the truck.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $2,350
- Road distance
- 6,123km
- Days in transit
- 8–13
- Hours of driving
- 69
- Companies at both ends
- 3
Companies
Car shipping companies for Vancouver to Halifax
Companies based here usually run these lanes often. Compare their services, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.
MVS Canada
FeaturedDartmouth car shipping company moving vehicles across Canada by rail, open or enclosed truck, driveaway and cargo plane, with online tracking.
AF
Bedford (Halifax) auto transport company arranging car shipping across Canada and to the United States.
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.
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.
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 Halifax, 6,123 km. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $1,950–$2,725 | $2,925–$4,075 |
| SUV or crossover | $2,200–$3,050 | $3,275–$4,575 |
| Pickup truck | $2,550–$3,525 | $3,825–$5,300 |
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 Vancouver to Halifax is March–May and September–November.
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Cheapest: about $2,350 Peak: about $2,600
About this route
Vancouver to Halifax by car carrier
At roughly 6,123 km, Vancouver to Halifax is a cross-country haul — about 69 hours of driving. With stops to load and unload other cars, plan on 8–13 days in transit once the car is picked up. The car heads east-northeast and crosses from Pacific to Atlantic time, so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
Moving from British Columbia to Nova Scotia
About 2,111 people moved from British Columbia to Nova Scotia in each of the last two years, according to Statistics Canada (2,270 in 2024/2025, 1,952 in 2025/2026). That is 4.5% of everyone who left British Columbia for another province or territory. See the British Columbia to Nova Scotia 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.
- The only Canadian road between east and west runs north of Lake Superior (Highways 11 and 17 in Northern Ontario). Winter storms can close it for hours, which is one reason long hauls cost more in January and February.
Related routes
Nearby alternatives
Delivering near Halifax, or picking up near Vancouver? Prices for the neighbouring cities.
From Vancouver to cities near Halifax
- Vancouver to Moncton $1,900–$2,625 sedan, open carrier
- Vancouver to Saint John $1,825–$2,525 sedan, open carrier
- Vancouver to Fredericton $1,850–$2,575 sedan, open carrier
- Vancouver to Sydney $2,000–$2,800 sedan, open carrier
- Vancouver to Lévis $1,700–$2,375 sedan, open carrier
- Vancouver to Quebec City $1,700–$2,375 sedan, open carrier
To Halifax from cities near Vancouver
- North Vancouver to Halifax $1,950–$2,725 sedan, open carrier
- Richmond to Halifax $1,950–$2,725 sedan, open carrier
- Burnaby to Halifax $1,950–$2,725 sedan, open carrier
- New Westminster to Halifax $1,950–$2,725 sedan, open carrier
- Delta to Halifax $1,950–$2,700 sedan, open carrier
- Coquitlam to Halifax $1,950–$2,725 sedan, open carrier
British Columbia to Nova Scotia guide All routes from Vancouver
FAQ
Vancouver to Halifax 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 Halifax?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,950–$2,725 from Vancouver to Halifax (6,123 km by road). An SUV costs about $2,200–$3,050, a pickup $2,550–$3,525, and an enclosed trailer $2,925–$4,075 for a sedan. Prices are in Canadian dollars.
How long does it take to ship a car from Vancouver to Halifax?
Transit is usually 8–13 days after pickup for the 6,123 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 Halifax?
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 Vancouver to Halifax?
Driving 6,123 km takes about 8 days: roughly $880 in fuel and 7 nights of hotels and meals (about $1,190). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,950–$2,725. Add wear on the car and 8 days away from work, and the two come out close.
Which car shipping companies go from Vancouver to Halifax?
Our directory lists 3 companies based at either end of this route. Compare them above, then ask two or three for a quote on your dates.