Montgomery Auto Transport
Door-to-door car shipping to and from Montgomery, Alabama. Local dispatch, licensed and insured carriers, and a free quote in under 60 seconds.
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- Montgomery dispatchCall (334) 835-3170, day or night.
Montgomery, AL 36116
Car Shipping in Alabama's Capital City
Montgomery sits where I-65 and I-85 meet, which makes it one of the easiest places in Alabama to get a vehicle on or off a truck. Carriers running between the Gulf Coast and the Midwest pass through on I-65 every day, and I-85 begins right here before heading northeast to Atlanta and the Carolinas. For you, that means shorter waits for pickup and more competitive pricing than you would find in a town that sits an hour off the interstate.
Heartland Auto Transport arranges door-to-door car shipping for Montgomery residents, service members at Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex, state employees, college students, dealerships, and families relocating for work at employers like Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. We are an FMCSA licensed broker, and every carrier we assign carries active cargo insurance. You do not pay a deposit to book. You pay when your vehicle is delivered.
Whether you are sending a sedan to a new duty station, bringing home a truck you bought online, or moving a classic that rarely leaves its garage in Old Cloverdale, the process is the same. Get a price, pick your dates, and hand the keys to a vetted driver at your own address. Our Montgomery line is (334) 835-3170, and a dispatcher answers it day or night.
Most of our Montgomery customers choose open transport, the same kind of carrier that delivers new cars to the dealerships along the Eastern Boulevard. It is the least expensive option and it is safe for daily drivers. If you own something you would rather keep out of the weather, such as a restored muscle car or a new luxury SUV, enclosed transport costs roughly 60 to 80 percent more and keeps the vehicle fully covered for the whole trip. Either way, the price we quote is the price you pay.
Popular Car Shipping Routes From Montgomery
Because two interstates cross here, most Montgomery shipments are assigned to a truck quickly. Northbound vehicles ride I-65 through Birmingham toward Nashville, Louisville, and Chicago. Eastbound cars take I-85 to Atlanta, where carriers fan out to Florida, the Carolinas, and the Northeast. Loads headed west usually follow US-80 through Selma to reach I-20, or drop down I-65 to Mobile and pick up I-10 toward Houston.
The table shows what a typical open-carrier shipment costs for a standard running sedan. The same lanes work in reverse, so if you are bringing a vehicle into Montgomery from one of these cities, expect a similar price and timeline. For a firm number on your exact ZIP codes and vehicle, use the quote tool at the top of this page.
| Route | Approx. distance | Typical price | Transit time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery to Atlanta, GA | 160 mi | $350 – $700 | 1–3 days |
| Montgomery to Nashville, TN | 280 mi | $350 – $700 | 1–3 days |
| Montgomery to Orlando, FL | 455 mi | $350 – $700 | 1–3 days |
| Montgomery to Houston, TX | 620 mi | $700 – $1,300 | 3–5 days |
| Montgomery to Dallas, TX | 640 mi | $700 – $1,300 | 3–5 days |
| Montgomery to Chicago, IL | 750 mi | $700 – $1,300 | 3–5 days |
| Montgomery to New York, NY | 1,020 mi | $700 – $1,300 | 3–5 days |
| Montgomery to Los Angeles, CA | 2,060 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.
Montgomery Vehicle Shipping Services
Pick the level of protection and speed that fits your vehicle and your schedule.
Open Transport
The choice for most Montgomery moves. Multi-car open carriers run I-65 and I-85 daily, so open spots are easy to find and cost the least.
Learn moreEnclosed Transport
A covered trailer for classics, exotics, and new luxury vehicles. Worth a look in spring, when pollen and afternoon thunderstorms are both heavy in central Alabama.
Learn moreExpedited Shipping
Priority pickup for short-notice military orders, job start dates, and online purchases that need to arrive fast.
Learn moreDoor-to-Door
We load at your driveway, office, or dealership. On the narrow streets of older neighborhoods, the driver meets you at a nearby lot with room for the truck.
Learn moreWho Ships Cars in Montgomery, and When
A few things we have learned from moving vehicles in and out of the capital.
Military moves at Maxwell and Gunter
Maxwell Air Force Base is home to Air University, so officers and their families arrive and leave on academic calendars, with the heaviest turnover in early summer. We plan around report dates, and if a carrier cannot get base access, the driver meets you at a convenient spot just outside the gate.
Hyundai and supplier relocations
The Hyundai plant south of town and its supplier network bring engineers and managers to Montgomery from across the country and overseas. We can match a relocation timeline so a vehicle arrives the same week its owner does.
Students at five campuses
Alabama State University, Auburn University at Montgomery, Huntingdon College, Faulkner University, and Troy University all draw out-of-state students. August move-in and May move-out are busy, so book a couple of weeks ahead to hold your price.
Weather and seasonal timing
Montgomery rarely sees a winter road closure, but spring storms can slow loading for a day, and hurricane season sometimes delays trucks coming up from the Gulf Coast. Summer is peak moving season statewide, so prices firm up between June and August.
Dealer and online purchases
Buying from a dealer in Atlanta or an online retailer across the country? We pick up directly from dealerships and auction lots and deliver to your Montgomery address. Send us the seller's contact details and the release paperwork, and we handle the scheduling with them.
One dispatcher, start to finish
When you book through our Montgomery line, your dispatcher stays with the shipment from the first call to the final signature. You can phone for an update at any hour, and the driver calls ahead before both pickup and delivery so nobody is left guessing.
What Affects the Price of Shipping a Car From Montgomery
Distance is the biggest factor, but it is not the only one. A full-size pickup or three-row SUV takes up more space and weight than a compact car, so it costs more to move. Enclosed carriers charge a premium over open ones. A vehicle that does not run needs a winch, which adds a surcharge.
Timing matters too. Rates rise in summer, when families and military households move, and again in January when seasonal traffic to Florida peaks. A flexible pickup window usually lowers the price, because the dispatcher can fit your car onto a truck that is already passing through on I-65 or I-85. Exact dates and rush pickups cost more.
Finally, the destination counts. Delivering to a major metro area on an interstate is cheaper per mile than delivering to a remote town. If your vehicle is headed somewhere rural, ask your dispatcher whether meeting the truck in the nearest city would save money. Sometimes it does, and we will tell you honestly either way.
How Montgomery Car Shipping Works
Four steps, no terminal visits, and no paperwork to chase.
Get your price
Enter your Montgomery ZIP code and the destination ZIP in the quote tool. You will see an all-in price in about a minute.
Reserve your dates
Choose a pickup window that suits you. No deposit is charged, and a dispatcher confirms your carrier and the driver's contact details.
Hand over the keys
The driver calls ahead, walks around the vehicle with you, records its condition on the bill of lading, and loads it.
Receive your vehicle
At the destination you inspect the car, sign for it, and pay the balance. That is the whole process.
Our Montgomery Office
You never need to bring your vehicle to us. Pickup and delivery happen at the addresses you choose, and most customers arrange everything by phone or online. If you would like to talk a shipment through with a person, call the Montgomery line any time.
- Heartland Auto Transport
2400 Presidents Dr
Montgomery, AL 36116 - (334) 835-3170
- Dispatch and support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Montgomery Car Shipping Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Montgomery, AL?
Most regional shipments from Montgomery, such as Atlanta, Nashville, or the Florida Panhandle, cost between $350 and $700 on an open carrier. Mid-distance routes like Dallas or Chicago typically run $700 to $1,300, and coast-to-coast moves run $1,100 to $1,800. Vehicle size, season, and how flexible your dates are all affect the final number.
How long does car shipping from Montgomery take?
Deliveries within about 500 miles usually arrive in 1 to 3 days after pickup. Routes of 500 to 1,500 miles take 3 to 5 days, and cross-country shipments take 7 to 10 days. Your dispatcher gives you a realistic window when you book, not a best-case guess.
Can you pick up or deliver at Maxwell Air Force Base?
Yes. We ship for service members at Maxwell and Gunter Annex throughout the year. Some carriers have base access and some do not, so we confirm ahead of time. If the truck cannot enter, the driver meets you just outside the gate.
Do I need to be home when the driver arrives?
You or someone you trust who is at least 18 needs to be there to hand over the keys and sign the inspection report. The same applies at delivery. The driver calls ahead so you are not left waiting all day.
Can I leave personal belongings in the car?
Carrier cargo insurance covers the vehicle itself, not items left inside it, so we recommend shipping the car empty. If you need to send a few things along, ask your dispatcher before pickup day.
Do you ship vehicles that do not run?
Yes. A non-running vehicle needs a carrier with a winch, which adds a surcharge that is typically $100 to $200. Tell us when you book so the right truck is assigned.
What is the cheapest way to ship a car from Montgomery?
Open transport with flexible dates. Giving the carrier a pickup window of a few days instead of a single day, booking 7 to 14 days ahead, and avoiding the summer peak all help keep the price down. Because Montgomery sits on both I-65 and I-85, you already have an advantage over more remote towns.
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