Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from New York, New York to Tempe, Arizona

The cost of extended distance car shipping from New York City, NY, to Phoenix, AZ, typically lies between $1,334 and $2,139. It often requires 5 to 13 days to complete the approximately 2,407-mile journey, although delivery times can fluctuate.

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.