Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from New York, New York to Chattanooga, Tennessee

Shipping a Car from New York City, NY to Nashville, TN ($781 – $1,249) Transporting your vehicle over 886 miles from New York City, NY, to Nashville, TN, usually costs between $781 and $1,249. The journey typically takes about 2-7 days, influenced by the mode of transport and the time of year.

It's usually cheaper to drive for shorter distances, but for long cross-country moves, shipping can become competitive or even cheaper when you factor in the "hidden" costs of driving (gas, hotels, food, wear-and-tear) versus the upfront shipping fee, especially if you're moving with others or have an unreliable car.

Shipping a car by train is generally cheaper, especially for long distances (500+ miles), due to higher capacity and lower cost-per-mile, but trucks offer door-to-door convenience, while trains require drop-off/pickup at terminals, adding costs and time, making trucks better for flexibility and short hauls, and trains better for budget and long cross-country trips.