Michigan Auto Transport
Heading down I-75 for the winter, moving to Grand Rapids for work, or shipping a classic out of Detroit? We match you with a vetted, licensed carrier and arrange door-to-door transport anywhere in Michigan.
Detroit to the U.P., door to door. Call or get your price below.
- Open and enclosed carriers
- Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Lansing and up north
- Talk to a real person at (424) 453-1800
Shipping in the Great Lakes State
Where Michigan Cars Go
I-75 carries most of Michigan’s long-distance cars, south to Ohio, Georgia and Florida. Arizona is the other big winter destination.
Michigan ↔ Florida
About 1,150 (Detroit–Orlando) to 1,390 (Detroit–Miami) milesStraight down I-75, which runs from Michigan all the way to South Florida. The classic snowbird road.
Michigan ↔ Ohio
About 60 (Detroit–Toledo) to 200 (Detroit–Columbus) milesI-75 south to Toledo, then US-23 or I-75 on to Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati.
Michigan ↔ Georgia
About 730 (Detroit–Atlanta) milesI-75 again, through Cincinnati, Lexington, Knoxville and Chattanooga.
Michigan ↔ Arizona
About 2,000 (Detroit–Phoenix) milesWest through Chicago or St. Louis, then I-40 across the Southwest. A winter in the desert instead of the snow.
Prices and transit times depend on your exact route, vehicle and season.Get an exact quote
Michigan Questions
How do snowbirds ship a car from Michigan to Florida?
Mostly straight down I-75. Book a few weeks ahead for October to December, and the trip home for March to May. Some couples ship one car and drive the other, so they have both cars all winter.
Can a carrier cross the Mackinac Bridge to the Upper Peninsula?
Yes. Trucks cross the bridge every day, though high winds can slow or stop traffic for a while. The U.P. is a long way from the main routes, so give us extra notice for Marquette, the Soo and points west.
Do Michigan’s spring weight limits affect my shipment?
They can. Each spring, as the frost comes out of the ground, Michigan and many counties lower weight limits on some roads. A loaded carrier may not be allowed on them, so we meet at a nearby road that’s open to trucks.
I just moved to Michigan. When do I need to register my car?
Right away. Michigan expects new residents to title and register immediately at a Secretary of State office. Bring your out-of-state title, proof of Michigan no-fault insurance and your ID.
What does it cost to ship a car to or from Michigan?
Distance, the vehicle, open or enclosed, and the season. The fall run down I-75 is the busiest time. Get an exact quote or call (424) 453-1800.
Michigan Cities We Ship To
City-by-city shipping notes
Most Michigan pickups are in the Lower Peninsula, but carriers reach the U.P. too. Notes on each city:
Detroit
The Motor City, where I-75, I-94 and I-96 meet. In older neighborhoods we usually meet on a main road like Woodward or Gratiot.
Dearborn
Ford’s hometown, just west of Detroit on I-94 and the Southfield Freeway.
Troy and Oakland County
Troy, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills and Novi, with long drives and newer subdivisions.
Ann Arbor
The University of Michigan, on I-94 and US-23. Football Saturdays at the Big House close streets for hours.
Lansing and East Lansing
The capital and Michigan State, where I-96 meets I-69 and US-127.
Grand Rapids
West Michigan’s biggest city, on I-96 and US-131. Lake-effect snow hits this side of the state hardest.
Kalamazoo
Western Michigan University, on I-94 between Detroit and Chicago.
Flint
On I-75 and I-69, about 65 miles north of Detroit.
Traverse City
Up north on Grand Traverse Bay, cherry country and summer homes, off US-31.
Marquette
The Upper Peninsula’s largest city, on Lake Superior, about 450 miles from Detroit.
Who Ships in Michigan
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Down I-75 for the Winter
I-75 starts at the Canadian border in Sault Ste. Marie and runs through Detroit, Toledo, Cincinnati and Atlanta before ending in South Florida, which makes it the main road for Michigan snowbirds. Book the trip south a few weeks ahead for October through December, before the lake-effect snow starts, and book the trip home early too. See snowbird car shipping, and ask about our senior discount when you quote.
Detroit and the Suburbs
Detroit’s freeways make it easy for carriers to get close: I-75, I-94, I-96, I-696 and the Lodge reach nearly every neighborhood. Older city streets and suburban cul-de-sacs are tighter, so we often meet on a main road like Woodward, Gratiot or Telegraph. If you’re shipping a classic or a show car, enclosed transport keeps it out of the weather.
Up North and the U.P.
Traverse City, Petoskey and the Upper Peninsula are a long way from the interstates, and winter makes them longer. Carriers plan these trips ahead, so give us extra notice. In spring, seasonal weight limits close some local roads to heavy trucks, and the carrier may meet you on the nearest state highway.
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