Car Shipping from Pennsylvania to Florida
Pennsylvania to Florida is a southbound corridor of roughly 1,000 to 1,200 miles, and people search for it as "PA to FL." Where you start in Pennsylvania changes the price noticeably, and the snowbird season is the biggest cost driver of all.
What It Typically Costs
Across the market, the average cost to ship a car from Pennsylvania to Florida is about $815, with most standard open-transport shipments ranging between $500 and $1,300, depending on the city pair, vehicle size, season, and open or enclosed carrier.
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**Open transport:** the industry standard, used for about 93% of vehicles. How open car transport works
**Enclosed transport:** costs roughly 50% more and shields classic or luxury vehicles from weather and road debris. How enclosed car transport works
**Larger vehicles:** SUVs, crossovers, and pickup trucks typically add $100 to $200 to the base rate because of the extra weight and space they occupy on the trailer.
Eastern vs. Western Pennsylvania
Where you start matters. Shipping out of eastern Pennsylvania, like Philadelphia, via the I-95 corridor is generally cheaper because of the massive volume of car haulers on that spine. Shipping out of western Pennsylvania, like Pittsburgh, can add a premium because carriers travel smaller highway systems with less truck density.
When to Ship
The snowbird season is the single largest price driver on this corridor. Southbound prices surge by 30% or more between October and December as seasonal residents move south for the winter, and you'll find the lowest rates by shipping in late spring or summer. See our guide to shipping to Florida
Keeping the Cost Down
A flexible pickup window of 3 to 5 days can lower your price by 10% to 20%, and starting near a major I-95 hub keeps you in the cheapest bracket. If you can ship in January or February, you'll generally find the lowest rates of the year, while May through September can run 10% to 40% higher.
Driving or Taking the Train
Driving from Pennsylvania to Florida takes about 15 to 19 hours of non-stop driving. Philadelphia to Orlando is roughly 15.5 to 19 hours, Harrisburg to Florida about 16 hours and 40 minutes, and Pittsburgh to northern or central Florida about 15 to 17 hours. Most travelers split the trip into two days with an overnight stop around North or South Carolina.
You can also ride a regular Amtrak train from Pennsylvania, but those trains carry you, not your car. From Philadelphia, the Silver Meteor and Silver Star run daily to Florida, with about 20 to 22.5 hours to Orlando and coach fares starting around $147 one-way. From Pittsburgh, the Floridian takes about 28 to 30 hours, with fares starting around $121 to $180. To bring a car on a train, you'd need the Auto Train, which runs only from Lorton, Virginia. See Virginia to Florida
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Pennsylvania to Florida?
The market average is about $815, with most standard open-transport shipments between $500 and $1,300.
Is it cheaper to ship from Philadelphia or Pittsburgh?
Eastern Pennsylvania, like Philadelphia, is generally cheaper because of the volume of carriers on the I-95 corridor. Western Pennsylvania can carry a premium.
When is it most expensive to ship a car from Pennsylvania to Florida?
October through December, when southbound prices surge by 30% or more.
Can I take my car on a train from Pennsylvania to Florida?
Only on the Amtrak Auto Train, which runs between Lorton, Virginia, and Sanford, Florida. Regular Amtrak trains from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh carry passengers but not cars.
How much can a flexible pickup window save?
Giving the carrier a 3 to 5 day window can lower the price by 10% to 20%.
How much extra does an SUV or truck cost?
SUVs, crossovers, and pickups typically add $100 to $200.
How long does the drive take?
About 15 to 19 hours of non-stop driving, and most travelers split it into two days.
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