Car Shipping in Connecticut
Heading to Florida for the winter, moving out of Fairfield County, or sending a car to New Haven for school? We match you with a vetted, licensed carrier and arrange door-to-door transport anywhere in Connecticut.
From Greenwich to Mystic, door to door. Get your price below.
- Open and enclosed carriers
- Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, Bridgeport and beyond
- Talk to a real person at (424) 453-1800
Connecticut’s Main Routes
Most Connecticut cars head south. Getting past New York City is the slow part of almost every trip.
Connecticut ↔ Florida
About 1,180 (Hartford–Orlando) to 1,410 (Hartford–Miami) milesThe snowbird run. South on I-95 or inland on I-84 and I-81 to skip New York City, then down to Florida.
Connecticut ↔ New York
About 40 (Stamford–Manhattan) to 115 (Hartford–Manhattan) milesShort, but slow: I-95 through Fairfield County is known for heavy traffic, and trucks are banned from the Merritt Parkway.
Connecticut ↔ Georgia
About 980 (Hartford–Atlanta) milesDown I-84 and I-81 through Pennsylvania and Virginia, then I-85 into Atlanta.
Connecticut ↔ Arizona
About 2,560 (Hartford–Phoenix) milesA cross-country trip for winters in Scottsdale or a move west for good.
Prices and transit times depend on your exact route, vehicle and season.Get an exact quote
Shipping in Connecticut
Car Shipping Across Connecticut
City-by-city shipping notes
Connecticut is small, but its towns are very different for a carrier: wide-open I-84 one minute, private roads in Greenwich the next.
Bridgeport
The state’s largest city, on I-95 and CT-8. Tight streets near downtown and the harbor.
New Haven
Yale and the I-91 and I-95 junction. Street parking downtown is tight, so we pick a meeting spot.
Stamford
Fairfield County’s business center on I-95, about 40 miles from Manhattan.
Hartford
The capital, where I-84 meets I-91. Easy carrier access from both directions.
Waterbury
On I-84 and CT-8 in the Naugatuck Valley, with hilly older neighborhoods.
Greenwich
Private roads, gates and long drives. Many pickups meet at the end of the drive or a nearby lot.
Danbury
On I-84 near the New York line, a simple stop for carriers heading west.
Groton and New London
Naval Submarine Base New London and the shipyard. Navy PCS moves come and go all year.
Storrs
UConn’s main campus, off I-84 in the northeast hills. August and May are the busy weeks.
Mystic
Seaport town on I-95 near the Rhode Island line, with narrow historic streets.
Connecticut Questions
When should I book shipping from Connecticut to Florida?
Two to four weeks ahead. Late October through December fills up going south, and March through May fills up coming home. The sooner you book in those months, the more carriers there are to choose from.
Can a carrier pick up on my street in Fairfield County?
Often. Some towns have narrow roads, low branches, private drives or rules against big trucks. Then we meet at a nearby lot, like a train station or shopping center, so the car loads safely. Tell us about your street when you book.
Does my car need an emissions test after I move to Connecticut?
Most cars do. Connecticut tests most vehicles every two years, and the DMV will tell you when your car is due after you register. Check the Connecticut DMV for your car and your registration deadline as a new resident.
How much does it cost to ship a car to or from Connecticut?
Distance, the vehicle, open or enclosed, and the season. Snowbird months cost more than mid-summer on the Florida run. Get an exact quote or call (424) 453-1800.
Who Ships in Connecticut
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Getting Past New York
Commercial trucks aren’t allowed on the Merritt Parkway, so carriers leaving Fairfield County take I-95 or cut north to I-84. Traffic around the George Washington Bridge decides how long the first day takes, which is why some carriers run inland on I-84 and I-81 instead. Either way, plan for your pickup window to be a range, not an exact hour.
Navy Moves in Groton
Naval Submarine Base New London sits across the Thames River from New London, and sailors and their families move in and out all year. If you have orders, check what your transportation office will ship first, then call us for anything else. Ask about our military discount when you quote. See military car shipping.
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