Auto Transport in Mobile, Alabama
Ship your car to or from Mobile with carriers that run I-10 and I-65 every day. Snowbirds, port shipments, and family moves are our specialty.
Mobile is a great city to ship a car from. Two big highways meet here: I-10 runs east and west along the Gulf Coast, and I-65 runs north through the rest of Alabama. Car carriers use both roads every single day. That keeps prices fair and pickups quick. Our Mobile customers include families moving for work, retirees heading south for the winter, workers at Airbus and the shipyards, and people who bought or sold a car in another state.
Shipping a car is simpler than most people think. Start with a free quote from the form above, or just call. We book a licensed, insured carrier for your route. The driver meets you, inspects the car with you, and writes everything down on a form called a Bill of Lading. Your car rides on the truck, and you get updates along the way. At delivery, you compare the car to that form, sign, and you're finished.
How Car Pickup Works in Mobile
Car carriers are long trucks, so drivers pick meeting spots with room to load. In Mobile, that usually means big parking lots along Airport Boulevard, Schillinger Road, or Government Boulevard. Downtown streets are too tight for the truck, so downtown customers meet a few blocks away at a bigger lot. The driver calls about an hour before pickup to set the exact spot. Loading takes about 20 minutes.
- I-10 and I-65 meet in Mobile, so carriers pass through every day in every direction
- New Orleans is only 145 miles away — one of our cheapest routes
- We watch Gulf weather during hurricane season and plan pickups around storms
Popular Routes from Mobile
Typical open-carrier pricing for cars that run and drive. Your exact quote depends on vehicle size, season, and pickup timing.
| Route | Distance | Typical Price | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile → New Orleans, LA | ~145 mi | $275–$425 | Same/next day |
| Mobile → Houston, TX | ~470 mi | $450–$650 | 2–3 days |
| Mobile → Atlanta, GA | ~330 mi | $450–$650 | 2–3 days |
| Mobile → Tampa, FL | ~470 mi | $450–$650 | 2–3 days |
| Mobile → Nashville, TN | ~460 mi | $450–$650 | 2–3 days |
These prices are for open transport, the standard way to ship. Your car rides on an open trailer with several other cars. It's safe, cheap, and fast. The New Orleans run often delivers the same day. Houston and Tampa take 2 to 3 days. If your car is a classic or a luxury model, enclosed transport puts it inside a covered trailer for 60 to 80 percent more.
What changes the price? Three main things. First, size: trucks and big SUVs cost $75 to $150 more than sedans. Second, season: winter snowbird season (October to December) raises prices on routes to the Midwest, and summer raises prices everywhere. Third, condition: a car that won't start costs $150 to $250 extra because the driver has to winch it onto the trailer. Tell us all of this up front and your quote will be accurate.
Tips for Shipping a Car in Mobile
Snowbird season is our busiest time. From October through December, cars pour into the Gulf Coast from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois. From mid-March through April, they all go back north. If you're a snowbird, book about two weeks ahead during these months. Booking the round trip at once costs less than two separate orders.
Hurricane season runs June through November. If a storm heads toward the Gulf, your pickup might move a day earlier or later to stay safe. We always call you first — there are no surprise changes and no extra charges for weather delays.
Buying or selling a car through the Port of Mobile? We can help. For cars going overseas, we deliver to the port processing center with photos and paperwork done right. For cars arriving from overseas, we pick up at the terminal after customs clears them and bring the car to your door.
Working at Airbus or the shipyard? We move employee cars all the time. We can deliver your car during your first week at the new job and meet you near Brookley or your apartment if your housing isn't ready yet.
Live across the bay in Daphne or Fairhope? No problem. We cover both sides of Mobile Bay at the same fair rates. Just tell us which side you're on and we'll set the meeting spot there.
One local tip: summer afternoon storms come fast on the coast. Morning pickups are the smoothest from June through September. Your driver will usually suggest a morning window anyway — take it.
Shipping a golf cart to a bay-area neighborhood? We do it all the time. Carts cost much less than cars to ship and ride strapped on the same trucks. Gated communities just need a heads-up so the driver can get through the gate.
Winter and early fall are the cheapest times to ship from Mobile — except on snowbird routes, where fall is the busy season. If your route heads north to the Midwest, spring and fall cost more. Everywhere else, January and February are the bargain months.
Where We Pick Up Around Mobile
Downtown, Midtown, the Loop, Spring Hill, West Mobile, Tillmans Corner, Theodore, Semmes, Eight Mile, and the Saraland corridor.
We pick up everywhere in the Mobile area at the same price. If you're downtown or in a historic neighborhood with narrow streets, the driver will meet you at a nearby lot with room for the truck — usually a 5-minute drive. Cross-bay pickups in Daphne, Spanish Fort, and Fairhope work the same way.
Mobile Auto Transport FAQs
How much does it cost to ship a car from Mobile to New Orleans?
When should snowbirds book their car shipment?
What happens if a hurricane comes during my shipment?
Can you deliver my car to the Port of Mobile for overseas shipping?
Can you pick up a car I imported through the port?
Do you cover Daphne and Fairhope too?
Is my car insured on the truck?
How do I prepare my car for shipping?
What if my car doesn't run?
Can you ship a golf cart to Mobile or the Eastern Shore?
Do you ship cars for Airbus and shipyard workers?
How long does shipping from Mobile to Houston take?
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