Mobile Auto Transport
Car shipping for the Port City and the Alabama Gulf Coast. Door-to-door service, licensed and insured carriers, and a free quote in under 60 seconds.
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Mobile, AL 36695
Car Shipping Where I-10 Meets I-65
Few cities in the Southeast are better placed for auto transport than Mobile. I-10 carries coast-to-coast truck traffic straight through town, and I-65 begins here on its way north to Montgomery, Birmingham, Nashville, and Chicago. A car hauler crossing the Gulf Coast or heading up the middle of the country is almost always within a few miles of your driveway.
Heartland Auto Transport arranges door-to-door vehicle shipping for Mobile residents, shipyard and aerospace workers, Coast Guard families, university students, and the snowbirds who spend their winters in Baldwin County. We are an FMCSA licensed broker, and each carrier we dispatch holds active cargo insurance. Booking requires no deposit. Payment is due when the vehicle is delivered.
People ship cars in and out of Mobile for all kinds of reasons. Airbus and Austal bring skilled workers here from across the country. The University of South Alabama draws students from well beyond the Gulf Coast. Retirees send a car ahead to Fairhope or Gulf Shores rather than drive two days from Michigan or Ohio. Whatever your reason, the steps are simple and the price is confirmed before you commit.
Salt air and heavy rain are facts of life here, and they are worth thinking about when you choose how to ship. Open transport is perfectly safe for a daily driver and costs the least. For a convertible, a show car, or a freshly detailed luxury vehicle, enclosed transport keeps the weather off entirely for about 60 to 80 percent more. Our Mobile dispatchers can talk you through both at (251) 230-3786.
Top Car Shipping Routes To and From Mobile
East and west, nearly everything moves on I-10. Westbound trucks pass through the Mississippi coast to New Orleans and on to Houston, San Antonio, and southern California. Eastbound loads cross Mobile Bay toward Pensacola, Tallahassee, and Jacksonville, with Florida-bound cars turning south from there. Anything headed for the Midwest or the Northeast takes I-65 north.
Because both interstates are major trucking corridors, Mobile customers often get a pickup date sooner than customers in inland towns. Typical open-carrier prices for a standard sedan are shown in the table. They apply in both directions, so a car coming from Chicago to Mobile costs about the same as one going the other way, with some seasonal swing during snowbird months.
| Route | Approx. distance | Typical price | Transit time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile to Pensacola, FL | 60 mi | $350 – $700 | 1–3 days |
| Mobile to New Orleans, LA | 145 mi | $350 – $700 | 1–3 days |
| Mobile to Atlanta, GA | 330 mi | $350 – $700 | 1–3 days |
| Mobile to Houston, TX | 470 mi | $350 – $700 | 1–3 days |
| Mobile to Orlando, FL | 500 mi | $700 – $1,300 | 3–5 days |
| Mobile to Dallas, TX | 600 mi | $700 – $1,300 | 3–5 days |
| Mobile to Chicago, IL | 920 mi | $700 – $1,300 | 3–5 days |
| Mobile to New York, NY | 1,210 mi | $700 – $1,300 | 3–5 days |
| Mobile to Los Angeles, CA | 2,020 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.
Auto Transport Services in Mobile
Choose the option that suits your vehicle, your budget, and the Gulf Coast weather.
Open Transport
The most economical way to move a car along I-10 or up I-65. Ideal for sedans, SUVs, and pickups that already live outdoors.
Learn moreEnclosed Transport
Full protection from rain, salt spray, and road grime. Popular with classic car owners in Midtown and Spring Hill and with anyone shipping a convertible.
Learn moreDoor-to-Door
Pickup and delivery at your home, condo, marina, or workplace on either side of the bay. No terminal drop-off required.
Learn moreState-to-State Shipping
Frequent short hauls to Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, and Georgia, most of them delivered within 1 to 3 days.
Learn moreShipping a Vehicle on the Gulf Coast
Seasons, events, and geography that shape car shipping around Mobile Bay.
Hurricane season planning
From June through November, a storm in the Gulf can pause trucking along I-10 for a few days. We watch the forecasts, reroute when needed, and tell you early if a pickup has to shift. If you are evacuating a second vehicle, call as soon as you can, because trucks fill quickly.
Snowbirds and the beach towns
Every fall, drivers from the Midwest and Canada ship vehicles to Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Foley, and Fairhope, then send them home in March or April. Booking two weeks ahead in those windows protects your price.
Mardi Gras street closures
Mobile hosts the country's original Mardi Gras, and parade routes close much of downtown for weeks in late winter. During the season we schedule downtown pickups for mornings or move them a few blocks outside the route.
Coast Guard and military families
The Coast Guard's Aviation Training Center and Sector Mobile bring service members through on regular rotations. We work around report dates and can deliver to a temporary address while you look for housing.
Aerospace and shipbuilding moves
Airbus at the Brookley Aeroplex and Austal on the riverfront recruit nationally. New hires often fly in first and have a car delivered to an apartment in West Mobile, Daphne, or Spanish Fort a few days later.
Crossing the bay
Deliveries to the Eastern Shore use the Bayway or the Causeway. A wreck on either can back up traffic for hours, so drivers time those crossings carefully and call you with an updated arrival if things slow down.
Snowbird Car Shipping to the Alabama Gulf Coast
Every year, winter visitors trade snow for the beaches of Baldwin County, and many of them would rather not make the long drive. Shipping your car and flying into Mobile or Pensacola turns a two-day haul into a short flight, and your vehicle is there when you need it.
The season follows a predictable rhythm. Southbound demand builds from October through early January as visitors arrive from Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Ontario. Northbound demand peaks in March and April, when everyone heads home at once. Prices rise a little in the busy direction, so the best approach is to book two to three weeks ahead and stay flexible by a few days.
If you rent the same condo every year, tell us the name of the complex. Many buildings in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have parking decks with low clearance, so drivers typically unload in an open lot nearby and you drive the last few blocks. You can also have the car delivered to a friend, a property manager, or a storage facility if it will arrive before you do.
Going home is just as simple. Give us your departure date and we will schedule pickup for the day before or the morning you leave. You can book both directions at once, so the spring trip is already arranged before you unpack.
How to Ship a Car in Mobile
The whole process fits in four steps.
Check your price
Enter both ZIP codes and your vehicle in the quote tool. Your all-in price shows up in about a minute, with no obligation.
Schedule pickup
Pick the dates that work for you. We line up an insured carrier and share the driver's name and number. You pay nothing until delivery.
Load the vehicle
The driver calls before arriving, inspects the car with you, and notes its condition in writing. Then it goes on the truck.
Sign at delivery
When the vehicle reaches its destination, look it over, sign the delivery receipt, and settle the balance.
Our Mobile Office
Heartland's Mobile office is on Cottage Hill Road in West Mobile. You do not have to come by to ship a car. Drivers pick up wherever the vehicle is, and our team is available by phone around the clock.
- Heartland Auto Transport
7860 Cottage Hill Rd
Mobile, AL 36695 - (251) 230-3786
- Dispatch and support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Mobile Auto Transport Questions
What does it cost to ship a car from Mobile, AL?
Short hauls along the Gulf Coast, such as Mobile to New Orleans, Pensacola, or Houston, usually cost $350 to $700 on an open carrier. Mid-range routes like Dallas, Chicago, or New York run about $700 to $1,300. Cross-country shipments to California or the Pacific Northwest typically cost $1,100 to $1,800.
Can you deliver to Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, or Fairhope?
Yes. We deliver throughout Baldwin County, including beach condos and vacation rentals. If the property has restricted parking, the driver will meet you at a nearby lot.
What happens if a hurricane threatens during my shipment?
Safety comes first. Carriers may hold a vehicle inland or delay loading until the storm passes. Your dispatcher will call you with a revised schedule, so you always know where your vehicle is and when to expect it.
Should I choose enclosed transport because of the salt air?
For most vehicles, no. A few days on an open carrier exposes a car to about the same conditions as normal driving. Enclosed transport makes sense for collector cars, exotics, convertibles, and fresh paint or detailing you want to protect.
How long does it take to ship a car from Mobile to the Midwest?
Plan on 3 to 5 days in transit to cities like Chicago, Indianapolis, or St. Louis once the vehicle is picked up. I-65 runs directly north from Mobile, so these are some of our most reliable lanes.
Can you ship a boat or a golf cart from the Mobile area?
Yes. Along with cars and trucks, we arrange boat transport and golf cart shipping. Give us the dimensions and weight when you call so we can assign the right equipment.
Do I pay anything before my car is picked up?
No. Heartland does not charge an upfront deposit. You pay when your vehicle is delivered, and the price you were quoted is the price you pay.
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