Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Vancouver to Nashville, Tennessee

Shipping a car from California to Tennessee generally costs between $1,200 and $2,000 for standard open transport, varying by cities, vehicle size (SUVs/trucks cost more than sedans), time of year, and specific carrier, with enclosed transport potentially doubling the price. Expect rates around $0.50 to $1.00+ per mile for the ~2,000-mile trip, with factors like fuel prices and demand affecting the final quote.

Budget: The shorter the distance, the more cost-effective it is to drive instead of ship your car. Regardless of the total distance, look at your total moving budget and how much you can afford to spend on car shipping services compared to a cross-country drive.

The cheapest way to ship a car is typically open transport (an open carrier truck), as it's the most common and moves multiple cars at once, saving costs over enclosed shipping. To get the best rates, book in advance, be flexible with dates, compare multiple quotes from different brokers, choose terminal-to-terminal, and ship with a near-empty gas tank.