Snowbirds, both directions
The classic East Coast snowbird corridor. Southbound in October-December, northbound in April-May. Lock the price now, your car meets you in Florida or back home.
Ship your car New York to Florida. The original snowbird run.
1,200 miles. 2 days of I-95 traffic. Or one locked-price shipment with your car waiting in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, or Naples.
The math
Why shipping New York to Florida often costs less than driving
A one-way NY to FL drive runs $300-450 in gas, 1-2 hotel nights, food, tolls, and 1,200 miles of I-95 traffic. Add 18-20 hours behind the wheel.
A locked auto-transport quote on this corridor often runs flat to slightly below the all-in cost of driving. The snowbird volume keeps prices competitive year-round, with peak demand October-December (southbound) and April-May (northbound).
The quote you accept at booking is our baseline and it does not change without you hearing from us first. No fuel surcharge. No hidden door-to-door fees.
Who saves the most
For some customers the math is obvious
Second-home owners
Two-home families with cars at both addresses. Multi-car discount available. Schedule recurring runs with the same coordinator.
Collector and classic vehicles
Florida humidity is hard on northern-stored classics, and salt-air I-95 driving hits resale. Enclosed shipping recommended for high-value vehicles.
Top Florida destinations
Where NY-to-FL shipments land most
Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Naples. Snowbird volume keeps the corridor running year-round. Peak southbound is October to December.
NY to Miami
3-5 days
- Routing
- I-95 direct south. The classic snowbird run.
- Notes
- Peak southbound October-December. Northbound peak April-May. High carrier density.
- Common customers
- Snowbirds, second-home owners, retirees, family relocations.
NY to Orlando
3-5 days
- Routing
- I-95 to I-4 west. Orlando metro delivery.
- Notes
- Family relocations, theme-park employees, vacation-home owners.
- Common customers
- Family relocations, hospitality, second-home owners.
NY to Tampa
3-5 days
- Routing
- I-95 to I-4 to Tampa Bay.
- Notes
- Strong snowbird and retiree volume.
- Common customers
- Snowbirds, retirees, second-home owners.
NY to Naples
3-5 days
- Routing
- I-95 to I-75 south to SW Florida.
- Notes
- High-end snowbird and luxury vehicle volume. Enclosed common.
- Common customers
- Snowbirds, luxury and collector owners, retirees.
Frequently asked
The math, explained
How long does shipping a car from New York to Florida take?
3-5 days door-to-door on open transport. I-95 is a high-volume carrier corridor, so dispatch usually happens within 24-48 hours of booking, especially in peak snowbird season.
What is the actual price range?
Standard sedan on open transport from New York to Florida runs roughly $800-1,300 depending on origin/destination ZIP and timing. Peak southbound (October-December) sees the highest demand. SUV +$150-300. Pickup +$200-400.
When is the best time to book a snowbird shipment?
Two to three weeks ahead of your desired pickup date. Peak season fills up faster. Off-peak (January-September) is usually flexible same-week.
Can I ship to a winter rental address?
Yes. Most snowbird destinations are short-term rentals or seasonal homes. Your coordinator just needs the delivery address and contact info for the receiver.
What does 'locked price' mean?
No fuel surcharges, no hidden door-to-door fees, and no silent increases: if your price ever needs to change before dispatch, you hear it from us first and you decide. Our Price Promise.
Is the Auto Train cheaper than shipping a car from New York to Florida?
Sometimes — a coach seat plus vehicle in the off-season can undercut a shipping quote. But the train runs Lorton, VA to Sanford, FL, so you drive to Virginia first and finish the trip on the other end, and sleeper cabins or peak dates close the gap fast. Compare its total against our locked all-in price for your exact addresses and dates.
Before you compare quotes anywhere, read our guide: How to get an accurate car shipping quote (9 tips + mistakes to avoid)
The Amtrak question
Auto Train vs. shipping your car
Every snowbird season, the same comparison: Amtrak’s Auto Train or a car shipper? The train has real appeal — you ride along with your car. But look at the map before you decide. The Auto Train doesn’t leave from New York; it departs from Lorton, Virginia, a 4–5 hour drive south. And it ends in Sanford, near Orlando — if you’re bound for Miami, Tampa, or Naples, you still have hours of driving on the far end.
On price, the honest answer is “it depends.” A coach seat plus vehicle in the off-season can beat a shipping quote. Add a sleeper cabin, peak-season dates, a night in a hotel near Lorton, fuel and tolls on both ends — and the totals usually converge, with the train demanding a day and a half of your time aboard and on the road.
Our take: if you enjoy the ride, travel light, and you’re headed to the Orlando area anyway, the Auto Train is a fine product. If you’re going anywhere else in Florida — or you’d rather fly down and have the car appear at your door — a locked-price door-to-door shipment is less work and, once you count every cost, rarely more money.
Locked-price NY to FL shipment. Run the math.
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