Key takeaways
- 500-mile open transport: $400–$700. Enclosed: $650–$1,050.
- Transit time: 1–3 days after pickup.
- Per-mile rate: $0.80–$1.40 for open, $1.30–$2.10 for enclosed.
- Common routes: AZ → CA, ATL → JAX, DAL → SAT.
Shipping a car 500 miles costs $400–$700 for open transport and $650–$1,050 for enclosed. Transit time is 1–3 days after pickup. This is one of the most common shipping distances — covering routes like Arizona to California, Atlanta to Jacksonville, and Dallas to San Antonio.
500-mile cost breakdown
- Open Standard: $400–$600 · $0.80–$1.20/mile
- Open Priority: $500–$700 · $1.00–$1.40/mile
- Enclosed Standard: $650–$900 · $1.30–$1.80/mile
- Enclosed Priority: $750–$1,050 · $1.50–$2.10/mile
Ship or drive 500 miles?
Driving 500 miles costs roughly $150–$250 in gas plus a day of your time. Shipping starts at $400. If budget is the only concern, driving wins. If you value your time, want zero miles on the vehicle, or need to fly to your destination, shipping makes sense even at 500 miles.
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