Foley Auto Transport
Car shipping for Foley, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach. Door-to-door service for residents and winter visitors, insured carriers, and a free quote in 60 seconds.
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Foley, AL 36535
Car Shipping at the Gateway to Alabama's Beaches
Almost everyone headed to Gulf Shores or Orange Beach passes through Foley. Highway 59 and US-98 cross in the middle of town, and the beaches are about ten miles farther south. Foley itself has become one of the fastest-growing cities in Alabama, with new neighborhoods, a major outlet center, and the OWA resort drawing residents and visitors alike.
Heartland Auto Transport arranges door-to-door vehicle shipping for all of south Baldwin County. We are an FMCSA licensed broker. We pick a vetted carrier for your route, make sure its cargo insurance is active, and manage the shipment until your vehicle is delivered. There is no deposit to pay. The full amount is due on delivery and matches your quote.
Our Foley customers fall into two broad groups. The first is year-round residents, many of them recent arrivals who relocated for the climate, the cost of living, or a job in the area's tourism and healthcare industries. The second is seasonal visitors, especially winter residents from the Midwest and Canada who spend several months here and want their own car without making a two-day drive.
Carriers reach Foley from I-10 by way of Highway 59 or the Foley Beach Express, a trip of roughly half an hour. Open transport serves most needs at the lowest price. For a classic, a convertible, or a luxury vehicle, enclosed transport is available at about 60 to 80 percent more. To plan a shipment, call our Foley line at (251) 306-0746.
Top Routes for Foley and Beach-Area Shipping
From Foley, carriers go north to I-10 and then east or west along the coast, or continue up I-65 from the Mobile area toward Montgomery, Birmingham, Nashville, and the Great Lakes states. Pensacola is close by to the east on US-98.
The Midwest lanes are the heart of this market. Each winter, visitors from Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, and neighboring states send vehicles south, then north again in the spring. The table shows typical open-carrier prices for a standard sedan in either direction. Prices move a little with the season, rising southbound in early winter and northbound in March and April.
| Route | Approx. distance | Typical price | Transit time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foley to Pensacola, FL | 35 mi | $350 – $700 | 1–3 days |
| Foley to New Orleans, LA | 185 mi | $350 – $700 | 1–3 days |
| Foley to Atlanta, GA | 350 mi | $350 – $700 | 1–3 days |
| Foley to Nashville, TN | 465 mi | $350 – $700 | 1–3 days |
| Foley to Louisville, KY | 640 mi | $700 – $1,300 | 3–5 days |
| Foley to Indianapolis, IN | 755 mi | $700 – $1,300 | 3–5 days |
| Foley to Columbus, OH | 845 mi | $700 – $1,300 | 3–5 days |
| Foley to Detroit, MI | 1,000 mi | $700 – $1,300 | 3–5 days |
| Foley to Minneapolis, MN | 1,300 mi | $700 – $1,300 | 3–5 days |
| Foley to Los Angeles, CA | 2,050 mi | $1,100 – $1,800 | 7–10 days |
Open carrier, standard running sedan. Enclosed transport runs 60–80% more. Larger or non-running vehicles cost more.
Foley Vehicle Shipping Services
For full-time residents, part-time neighbors, and everything they drive.
Open Transport
The economical standard for cars, SUVs, and pickups traveling between the Gulf Coast and the rest of the country.
Learn moreEnclosed Transport
Covered transport that keeps weather and road debris away from convertibles, classics, and luxury vehicles.
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Moving a motorhome or travel trailer to a south Baldwin RV resort for the season, without driving it yourself.
Learn moreGolf Cart Shipping
Delivery of golf carts and low-speed vehicles to homes, condos, and RV parks from Foley to the beach.
Learn moreWhat to Know About Shipping in Foley
Beach traffic, seasonal rhythms, and condo deliveries.
Highway 59 on summer Saturdays
Most beach rentals change over on Saturday, and Highway 59 through Foley slows to a crawl from late morning through the afternoon. We steer summer pickups and deliveries to weekdays, or to early morning if a weekend cannot be avoided.
Winter residents
From November through March, RV resorts and rental homes around Foley fill with visitors from the north. We can deliver your vehicle to the park office, your site, or a nearby lot, depending on the property's rules for large trucks.
Condo and rental deliveries
Beachfront buildings in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach often have parking decks and limited turnaround space. Carriers usually unload in an open lot close by. Give us the name of the complex and your check-in date so the timing lines up.
Tournaments and events
Sports tournaments, concerts, and festivals bring surges of visitors throughout the year. Hotels fill and traffic builds around the event sites. If your dates overlap a big weekend, a day of flexibility helps.
A fast-growing city
New subdivisions are opening all around Foley, and some streets are too new for navigation apps. When you book, a dropped pin or the name of the development helps the driver find you without delay.
Storm season
Between June and November, tropical weather can interrupt trucking along the coast. Shipments resume once roads are open, and your dispatcher will update you on any change to the schedule.
Ship or Drive to the Gulf? A Comparison for Midwest Travelers
If you spend winters in south Baldwin County, you face the same decision each year: drive down, or fly and have the car delivered. Both work. Here is an honest look at each.
Driving from Indianapolis is about 750 miles. From Detroit it is close to a thousand, and from Minneapolis around 1,300. That is one long day at best and two or three days for most people, often through winter weather on the northern end. Along the way you pay for fuel, meals, and at least one hotel night. The trip also adds a couple of thousand miles a year to the car when you count both directions.
Shipping changes the math. Open transport on those routes typically costs $700 to $1,300 each way. You fly into Pensacola or Mobile, each about an hour from Foley, and your car is delivered within a few days of pickup. There is no winter driving, no fatigue, and no wear on the vehicle.
Many couples find a middle approach works best. One person drives a vehicle packed with what they need for the season, and the second car is shipped. Others ship the car and rent for the first few days.
If you decide to ship, timing matters. Book two to three weeks ahead for a January arrival or a March departure, since those are the busiest weeks. Offer a pickup window of several days if you can. And let us know where you are staying, because delivery to an RV resort or a condo takes a little extra coordination.
How to Ship a Car to or From Foley
Easy to set up from home, wherever home is.
Get your quote
Enter your pickup and delivery ZIP codes and your vehicle. Your all-in price appears in about a minute.
Schedule around your stay
Tell us your travel dates and where you will be staying. We reserve an insured carrier, and no deposit is charged.
Pickup at home
The driver calls ahead, inspects the vehicle with you, and loads it. You keep a copy of the condition report.
Delivery at the beach
You or someone you designate meets the driver, inspects the vehicle, signs, and pays on delivery.
Our Foley Office
Our Foley office is on South McKenzie Street, which is Highway 59 through the center of town. You do not need to stop in or drop off a vehicle. Carriers come to you, and dispatchers are available by phone day and night.
- Heartland Auto Transport
307 S McKenzie St #303
Foley, AL 36535 - (251) 306-0746
- Dispatch and support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Foley Car Shipping Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car to Foley or Gulf Shores?
From within about 500 miles, such as Atlanta, Nashville, or New Orleans, open transport usually costs $350 to $700. From the Midwest and other areas 500 to 1,500 miles away, including Indianapolis, Columbus, Detroit, and Minneapolis, typical prices are $700 to $1,300. From the West Coast, $1,100 to $1,800.
Can you deliver to my RV resort?
Yes. Every park has its own rules about commercial trucks, so we check with you first. Some allow delivery at the office or your site, and others prefer that the driver unload just outside the entrance.
I rent a condo for the winter. How does delivery work?
Tell us the building and your arrival date. The driver calls ahead and meets you in a nearby open lot, since car haulers cannot enter parking decks. You then drive the car to your building.
When should snowbirds book?
Two to three weeks ahead for the peak periods, which are late December through January heading south and March through April heading north. Outside those windows, one to two weeks is plenty.
Can you transport my motorhome or travel trailer?
Yes. We arrange RV transport for motorhomes and towable trailers. We need the type, length, height, and weight, and whether it will be driven or towed.
Can someone else release my car up north after I leave?
Yes. A relative, neighbor, or friend can hand the vehicle to the driver and sign the pickup report. Give us their name and phone number when you book.
How long does it take to ship a car from the Midwest to Foley?
Usually 3 to 5 days in transit once the vehicle is picked up. Allow a few extra days in January, when many winter visitors are shipping at the same time and weather up north can slow the first part of the trip.
Is a deposit required?
No. You pay nothing until your vehicle is delivered, and the price is the same one you were quoted.
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