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Auto Transport in Montgomery, Alabama

Ship your car to or from Montgomery, where I-65 meets I-85. Military moves from Maxwell, state worker relocations, and family moves done right.

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Montgomery sits where two major interstates cross: I-65 running north and south, and I-85 heading toward Atlanta. Car carriers use both roads daily, so trucks are always passing through the capital. That means quick pickups and fair prices. Our Montgomery customers include Air Force families at Maxwell and Gunter, state workers, Hyundai plant employees, and families moving in or out of the River Region.

Here's how shipping works. Fill out the quote form above or call us for a free price. We line up a licensed, insured carrier headed your way. On pickup day, the driver meets you, looks the car over with you, and records its condition on a form. Your car rides the truck to its destination while you get updates. At delivery, you check the car against the form and sign. Simple, clear, and no hidden fees.

Local Know-How

How Car Pickup Works in Montgomery

Car-hauling trucks are long, so drivers pick meeting spots with space. In Montgomery, the most common spots are big lots at EastChase, along Taylor Road, or on Eastern Boulevard. If you're near downtown or the Capitol, the driver will suggest a wider lot a few blocks away. For Maxwell and Gunter families, the driver meets you just outside the gate — usually along Maxwell Boulevard. The driver calls about an hour ahead to set the exact spot.

  • Two interstates crossing means carriers pass through Montgomery every day
  • Maxwell and Gunter military moves timed to your orders at no extra cost
  • Atlanta is 160 miles away — one of our fastest and cheapest routes
Where Montgomery Ships

Popular Routes from Montgomery

Typical open-carrier pricing for cars that run and drive. Your exact quote depends on vehicle size, season, and pickup timing.

RouteDistanceTypical PriceTransit
Montgomery → Atlanta, GA~160 mi$350–$5251–2 days
Montgomery → Nashville, TN~300 mi$450–$6502–3 days
Montgomery → Tampa, FL~400 mi$450–$6502–3 days
Montgomery → Houston, TX~560 mi$600–$8503–4 days
Montgomery → Charlotte, NC~440 mi$450–$6502–3 days
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These prices are for open transport, the normal way to ship a car. Your vehicle rides on an open trailer with several others — the same way new cars travel to dealerships. The Atlanta route often delivers the next day. Tampa and Charlotte take 2 to 3 days, Houston about 3. If you have a classic or luxury car, enclosed transport puts it inside a covered trailer for 60 to 80 percent more.

What changes the price? Vehicle size is the big one: pickups and large SUVs cost $75 to $150 more than sedans because they take more space on the trailer. Season matters too — summer is the busiest and priciest time, while January and February are the cheapest. A car that won't start adds $150 to $250 for winch loading. And flexible pickup dates almost always earn you a lower price, because carriers can fit your car into a load that's already passing through.

Local Insight

Tips for Shipping a Car in Montgomery

Military move from Maxwell or Gunter? We handle these every week. Carriers can't drive onto the base, so we meet you just outside the gate. We schedule your pickup around your report date, and if the Air Force changes your orders, we change your dates for free. Keep your invoice and the driver's condition form — those are the papers the military reimbursement system asks for.

Air University students: your class arrives in summer and leaves the next summer, all at once. That means the same weeks get busy every year. Book two to three weeks before your move and you'll have your pick of carriers at the best price.

State workers and government moves follow their own calendar. Legislative sessions and election years create busy moving seasons. If your job change has a firm start date, book as soon as you know it. We provide itemized invoices that work with agency reimbursement rules.

Working at the Hyundai plant? We move employee and supplier cars along the routes between Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee plant cities. We can time delivery to your start date and bill your company's moving program directly when it allows.

Moving to Montgomery but your house isn't ready? No problem. We can meet you at the EastChase or Taylor Road lots and hand off the car wherever you're staying. The car doesn't need a home address — it just needs you and your keys.

One local tip: mornings are best for pickups near the bases. Gate traffic backs up early and again in late afternoon. A mid-morning meeting usually takes 20 minutes start to finish.

Cheapest months to ship? January and February. Carriers have open space in winter and drop their prices to fill it. If your dates can slide, winter shipping saves real money.

Shipping two cars? Put them on the same truck and save 10 to 20 percent per car. One pickup, one delivery, one lower bill. Most families moving to or from Montgomery ship both cars together.

Neighborhood Coverage

Where We Pick Up Around Montgomery

Downtown, Cloverdale, Old Cloverdale, EastChase, the Taylor Road corridor, Pike Road, McGehee Allendale, Dalraida, and the Atlanta Highway corridor.

We pick up all over the River Region at the same price — including Prattville, Millbrook, and Wetumpka. If your street or neighborhood is tight for a big truck, the driver will set a meeting spot at a nearby shopping center, usually 5 to 10 minutes from your door.

Local Questions

Montgomery Auto Transport FAQs

How do military moves from Maxwell work?
We meet you just outside the gate, usually on Maxwell Boulevard, and time your pickup to your orders. If your report date changes, we move your pickup for free. Your invoice and condition form work with the military reimbursement system.
How much is it to ship a car from Montgomery to Atlanta?
About $350 to $500 for a standard car. It's 160 miles up I-85, one of the busiest shipping routes in the South. Next-day delivery is common.
How fast can you pick up my car in Montgomery?
Usually within 1 to 3 business days. Two interstates bring carriers through the city daily. Booking a week ahead locks in your preferred date, and flexible dates get the best price.
Do you handle state government relocations?
Yes. We move state workers around session schedules and job start dates, and our itemized invoices work with agency reimbursement rules. Tell us your start date and we'll deliver that week.
Can you ship cars for Hyundai plant employees?
Yes, regularly. We run the routes between the Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee plant cities, time delivery to your start date, and can bill company moving programs directly when they allow it.
Where does the truck meet me if I live near downtown?
At a wider lot a few blocks out — usually Zelda Road or EastChase. The streets around the Capitol are too tight for a 75-foot truck. The meeting spot is a short drive and keeps loading quick and safe.
Is Prattville covered at Montgomery prices?
Yes. Prattville, Millbrook, and the whole River Region ship at the same rates. Prattville customers usually meet the driver at the Cobbs Ford Road shopping centers right off I-65.
What's the cheapest time to ship from Montgomery?
January and February. Winter is slow season for carriers, so prices drop. Summer costs the most because military moves, family moves, and student moves all happen at once.
Is my car insured during shipping?
Yes. Every carrier is licensed by the FMCSA and carries cargo insurance. The driver records your car's condition at pickup, you verify it at delivery, and anything that happens in between is covered.
How should I prepare my car?
Take out personal items, leave about a quarter tank of gas, turn off alarms and toll tags, and wash the car so its condition shows clearly in photos. Have your keys ready at the meeting spot.
Can you ship a car that doesn't run?
Yes. The driver brings a winch to load it, which adds about $150 to $250. Just tell us the car's condition when you book — whether it rolls, steers, and brakes — so the right equipment shows up.
Can my car ship while I fly to my new city?
That's the easiest plan. Ship the car a few days before your flight, fly out, and the car arrives right behind you. If it lands first, the driver can hold delivery a day or meet you near your hotel. You skip a long drive and travel light.
Do you ship motorcycles from Montgomery?
Yes. Motorcycles ride strapped and wheel-chocked on open carriers, or crated in enclosed trailers for high-value bikes. They cost less than cars because they take less space on the truck.

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