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Birmingham Car Shipping: Door-to-Door Auto Transport
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Top-Rated Birmingham Car Shipping Experts
When you need to ship a car to or from Birmingham, count on an auto transport company that gets cars where they need to be safely and on time. RoadRunner Auto Transport has over 30 years of experience delivering cars cross country, with door-to-door vehicle transport anywhere in Birmingham, AL. Our transport coordinators handle every step, from pricing and carrier assignment to dispatch and delivery.
Whether you need a car transported in or out of the city, RoadRunner sets you up with convenient Birmingham auto shipping at a fair price, with enclosed transport available for added protection. Call (888) 777-2123 or use our car shipping calculator to get an instant quote.
Every carrier in the network is vetted before it hauls for RoadRunner and carries its own cargo insurance, and the coordinator who prices your Birmingham move stays your point of contact until the car is delivered. Quotes are built from what carriers are charging to run the Alabama lanes right now, not from a national average.
Whether the car is a daily driver, a classic headed for storage, or a student's first car going to campus, the same coordinator handles open and enclosed bookings, expedited pickups, and vehicles that do not run under their own power.
The result is a 4.7-star average across more than 39,000 verified customer reviews, and one phone number, (888) 777-2123, for the quote, the booking and the day of pickup.
What Alabama customers say about shipping with RoadRunner
"On time pick up, 1 day transit. Great communication, and care to the vehicle. I am very happy over-all and would use Road Runner transit again and would definitely recommend"
March 2026
"The car arrived in 5 days, and they were friendly and communicated in advance - both before pick-up and deliver. The car arrived in the same condition as it was picked up. Absolutely no complaints. Seamless was to transport a vehicle and I will recommend RoadRunner to by friends and colleagues !!"
February 2026
"Harry, the driver, was phenomenal He arrived on time as scheduled, communicated to me prior pick up, went as planned The car was actually delivered earlier than was previously scheduled. You did an awesome job of communicating with me and the drop off went perfect. Top marks"
January 2026
"I’ve used this company a handful of times over the years with the last 2 times in the past 30 days. They delivered just as promised, on-time, rate as agreed upon beforehand, great communication, & professional customer service and drivers."
January 2026
Reliable car shipping to and from Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama, is relatively centrally located within the United States, offering easy accessibility to various parts of the country. Additionally, the city is situated near major interstates such as I-20 and I-65, which provide efficient and direct routes for auto transport carriers to pick-up or deliver vehicles. This also means transport trucks can easily avoid having to navigate through metropolitan areas when transporting vehicles, which can be beneficial for both carriers and customers.
Another key factor is that Birmingham has a large number of reputable auto transport companies servicing the area, providing ample options for those looking to ship their cars to or from Birmingham. One such company is RoadRunner Auto Transport, which offers reliable and efficient auto shipping services tailored to individual needs and budgets. By working with a trusted auto transport provider like RoadRunner, customers can enjoy a stress-free shipping experience, knowing their vehicles are in safe hands.
Birmingham sits on RoadRunner's Birmingham & Central Alabama lanes in Alabama, the same runs that serve Mountain Brook, Irondale; carriers working Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood pick up and deliver here on the same trip.
Birmingham is served on RoadRunner's Birmingham & Central Alabama lanes; the nearest hub page is Hoover. Questions about a Birmingham pickup? Call (888) 777-2123.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car to or from Birmingham?
As of October 2026, the average cost to ship a car to or from Birmingham, AL is about $957, with recent Birmingham shipments running $275–$2,150 depending on the lane, vehicle, and season. Open auto transport is the standard choice; enclosed transport adds weather and debris protection for about 50% more.
What Sets Your Birmingham Car Shipping Price
Distance sets the baseline: the average lane touching Birmingham runs about 1,006 miles, and longer lanes cost more in total while costing less per mile. From there, vehicle size and weight, open versus enclosed carrier, the exact pickup and delivery addresses, fuel prices, and above all season and timing move the number. For the full breakdown, see our car shipping cost calculator.
Birmingham Car Shipping Cost & Time to Ship Your Car: Lane Examples
| Route | Distance | Open Transport | Enclosed | Transit Time | |
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| Los Angeles, CABirmingham, ALMost Popular | 2,031 mi | $875–$1,375 | $1,300–$2,075 | 5–7 days | Get Quote |
| Jacksonville, FLBirmingham, AL | 431 mi | $475–$800 | $725–$1,175 | 1–3 days | Get Quote |
| Birmingham, ALLos Angeles, CA | 2,032 mi | $850–$1,350 | $1,275–$2,025 | 5–7 days | Get Quote |
| Birmingham, ALHouston, TX | 669 mi | $550–$900 | $825–$1,325 | 2–4 days | Get Quote |
| Houston, TXBirmingham, AL | 669 mi | $425–$700 | $650–$1,050 | 2–4 days | Get Quote |
| Birmingham, ALJacksonville, FL | 432 mi | $400–$650 | $600–$950 | 1–3 days | Get Quote |
| Atlanta, GABirmingham, AL | 147 mi | $300–$525 | $475–$775 | 1–3 days | Get Quote |
| Seattle, WABirmingham, AL | 2,627 mi | $1,025–$1,625 | $1,550–$2,450 | 6–8 days | Get Quote |
| Birmingham, ALAtlanta, GA | 147 mi | $275–$450 | $425–$675 | 1–3 days | Get Quote |
| Phoenix, AZBirmingham, AL | 1,702 mi | $875–$1,375 | $1,300–$2,075 | 4–6 days | Get Quote |
| New York City, NYBirmingham, AL | 999 mi | $700–$1,100 | $1,050–$1,650 | 2–4 days | Get Quote |
| Birmingham, ALSeattle, WA | 2,641 mi | $1,150–$1,825 | $1,725–$2,725 | 6–8 days | Get Quote |
| Birmingham, ALPhoenix, AZ | 1,703 mi | $825–$1,350 | $1,250–$2,000 | 4–6 days | Get Quote |
| Virginia Beach, VABirmingham, AL | 725 mi | $625–$1,000 | $925–$1,475 | 2–4 days | Get Quote |
| Denver, COBirmingham, AL | 1,328 mi | $650–$1,050 | $975–$1,550 | 3–5 days | Get Quote |
| Birmingham, ALNew York City, NY | 999 mi | $700–$1,125 | $1,075–$1,700 | 2–4 days | Get Quote |
| Birmingham, ALDenver, CO | 1,329 mi | $850–$1,375 | $1,300–$2,050 | 3–5 days | Get Quote |
| Charlotte, NCBirmingham, AL | 389 mi | $450–$725 | $675–$1,100 | 1–3 days | Get Quote |
| Chicago, ILBirmingham, AL | 661 mi | $475–$775 | $725–$1,150 | 2–4 days | Get Quote |
| Nashville, TNBirmingham, AL | 191 mi | $325–$550 | $500–$800 | 1–3 days | Get Quote |
| Newark, NJBirmingham, AL | 951 mi | $625–$1,025 | $950–$1,525 | 2–4 days | Get Quote |
| Birmingham, ALCharlotte, NC | 388 mi | $425–$700 | $650–$1,050 | 1–3 days | Get Quote |
| Columbus, OHBirmingham, AL | 573 mi | $550–$875 | $825–$1,300 | 2–4 days | Get Quote |
| Birmingham, ALNashville, TN | 191 mi | $350–$550 | $525–$825 | 1–3 days | Get Quote |
| Birmingham, ALChicago, IL | 661 mi | $525–$825 | $775–$1,250 | 2–4 days | Get Quote |
| Birmingham, ALManchester, NH | 1,200 mi | $750–$1,225 | $1,150–$1,825 | 3–5 days | Get Quote |
| Birmingham, ALNewark, NJ | 950 mi | $625–$1,000 | $925–$1,475 | 2–4 days | Get Quote |
| Birmingham, ALAlbuquerque, NM | 1,243 mi | $900–$1,425 | $1,350–$2,150 | 3–5 days | Get Quote |
| Birmingham, ALLouisville, KY | 365 mi | $425–$725 | $650–$1,075 | 1–3 days | Get Quote |
| Birmingham, ALPortland, ME | 1,270 mi | $875–$1,375 | $1,300–$2,075 | 3–5 days | Get Quote |
Every lane shown is a recent RoadRunner shipment with Birmingham at one end (16 outbound, 14 inbound). Ranges reflect a standard sedan; SUVs and trucks typically add $100–$200. Enclosed figures are estimated at about 1.5× the open rate.
Licensed & bonded (DOT/MC). Every carrier is verified with active cargo insurance before accepting your shipment.What factors affect the cost to ship a car?
Several factors can affect your car shipping cost to or from Birmingham, AL — the six below are the ones that move it most, and they pull in different directions at once: a longer lane costs more in total but less per mile, an enclosed carrier adds protection and price, and a pickup date with some give in it can cancel out a busy-season premium. The quote you get is for your exact vehicle, dates and addresses, and it covers pickup, transport and delivery with no fees added afterwards.
The lane prices above are recent RoadRunner shipments with Birmingham, AL at one end. For a price on your exact vehicle transport, use the calculator or call (888) 777-2123.
Door-to-Door Car Shipping in Birmingham: Areas and ZIP Codes We Serve
RoadRunner picks up and delivers across Birmingham and its surrounding communities. Door-to-door means as close to your door as a full-size carrier can legally and safely get; where a street is restricted, the driver arranges the nearest wide spot with you.
Birmingham & surrounding communities
- Mountain Brook
- Irondale
Birmingham ZIP codes we serve
Carriers pick up and deliver across 115 ZIP codes in the Birmingham area, grouped here by postal district.
- 350xx27 ZIPs
- 351xx27 ZIPs
- 352xx61 ZIPs
All 115 Birmingham-area ZIP codes
350xx: 35004, 35005, 35006, 35007, 35015, 35020, 35021, 35022, 35023, 35036, 35038, 35043, 35048, 35051, 35052, 35060, 35061, 35062, 35063, 35064, 35068, 35071, 35073, 35078, 35080, 35091, 35094
351xx: 35111, 35112, 35114, 35116, 35117, 35118, 35119, 35123, 35124, 35126, 35127, 35130, 35133, 35137, 35139, 35142, 35144, 35147, 35148, 35172, 35173, 35176, 35178, 35180, 35181, 35185, 35186
352xx: 35201, 35202, 35203, 35204, 35205, 35206, 35207, 35208, 35209, 35210, 35211, 35212, 35213, 35214, 35215, 35216, 35217, 35218, 35219, 35220, 35221, 35222, 35223, 35224, 35226, 35228, 35229, 35231, 35232, 35233, 35234, 35235, 35236, 35237, 35238, 35242, 35243, 35244, 35246, 35249, 35253, 35254, 35255, 35259, 35260, 35261, 35266, 35282, 35283, 35285, 35287, 35288, 35290, 35291, 35292, 35293, 35294, 35295, 35296, 35297, 35298
How does vehicle transport to and from Birmingham work?
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Get your car shipping quote
Enter your pickup and delivery details and your Birmingham vehicle transport price appears on screen in seconds. Choose open-carrier shipping, the most popular and cost-effective option, or an enclosed carrier for additional protection.
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Vehicle pickup
Book online or with a transport coordinator and pick a date. On pickup day your vehicle is inspected, carefully loaded onto the carrier, and you can track the status of your shipment online at any time.
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Vehicle delivery
On delivery day your vehicle is safely offloaded and a final inspection confirms it arrived in the same condition as when it was picked up.
Before the carrier arrives in Birmingham
Three things to handle between booking and pickup day. They take an hour in total and make both handoffs smooth.
Schedule in advance
Book 7–14 days ahead for the best rates, and 2–3 weeks during peak season, when carrier space is tightest.
Prep and empty the vehicle
Wash the car, leave about a quarter tank of fuel, and remove personal items. Anything left inside is not protected against loss or damage in transit.
Inspect at pickup and delivery
Walk around the vehicle with the driver at both ends, photograph its condition, and note anything new on the Bill of Lading before signing.
From Booking to Delivery in Birmingham: How Long It Takes
The clock starts at pickup, not at booking. Birmingham lanes below show real transit bands; add 1–3 days of carrier dispatch up front, more in peak season.
Book 7–14 days ahead and keep the pickup window flexible: that is where Birmingham lanes price best.
Price My Birmingham ShipmentShipping a car to Birmingham
Inbound Birmingham auto transport ends at your door in Birmingham or in Mountain Brook, Irondale. The carrier comes in on the Birmingham & Central Alabama lanes with a delivery window set once the truck is a day out, and the driver checks the vehicle with you against the condition recorded at pickup before you sign for it.
If you are moving in, the quote is the same whether the car rides ahead of you or after you; Alabama registration comes afterwards, and the Alabama DMV links in the pickup section above cover that paperwork.
Shipping a car from Birmingham
Outbound, Birmingham auto transport starts with one quote for the exact vehicle and dates. A transport coordinator assigns the carrier on the Birmingham & Central Alabama runs, confirms the pickup date, and from then on the driver is your contact for timing.
Open transport is the standard choice for a daily driver leaving Alabama; enclosed transport is there for a car that should arrive without weather or road debris on it. Either way the price you see is for your exact vehicle, not a class average.
The RoadRunner Advantage for Birmingham Auto Transport
Top-Rated Auto Shipping
Thousands of verified 5-star reviews for vehicle shipping done right.
Nationwide Door-to-Door Service
Direct service to and from any residential or business location in the US.
Licensed, Bonded & Cargo Insured
A licensed and bonded auto transport broker; every carrier in the network carries cargo insurance.
No Up-Front Deposit Required
You pay nothing until a carrier is confirmed and your pickup is scheduled.
Extended Office Hours
Transport coordinators are available weekdays, 9 AM to 10 PM ET, and Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM ET.
24/7 Online Shipment Tracking
Track the status of your shipment online anytime at your convenience.
Open or Enclosed Transport for Birmingham?
Open car transport is the standard choice for most shipments and the most economical way to ship a daily driver, SUV, or truck. Your car rides with 8–10 others on a multi-vehicle trailer, driven on via built-in ramps and secured to the deck for the trip — the same way dealers move new inventory. See open auto transport for details.
Enclosed car shipping earns its premium of roughly 50% when the vehicle itself calls for it: luxury, classic, and exotic cars, a vehicle fresh off the dealer lot with no road miles, or anything you would not want exposed to weather and road debris. If you're weighing the two, our guide to the difference between enclosed and open auto transport covers it in detail.
Expedited shipping is also available when the calendar is not negotiable: guaranteed pickup windows and direct driver routes that get your vehicle there faster. It is the option time-sensitive moves lean on, from military relocations to students starting a new semester.
Tips for shipping a car to or from Birmingham
Keep the pickup window flexible
A two- to three-day window lets the dispatcher place your car on the first carrier passing through; a fixed single day is the most expensive way to book.
Name a second contact for the handoff
Someone over 18 has to release and accept the vehicle, hand over the keys and sign the inspection reports. If you cannot be at the Birmingham address yourself, name a person you trust at booking.
Say so if the car does not run
Inoperable vehicles ship on a carrier with a winch, for an additional fee and usually a slightly longer wait for the right truck. Mention it at quote time so the assignment is right the first time.
Birmingham Shipping Routes & Services
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The service was fast and very easy to communicate with. The driver called multiple times to coordinate, provided an arrival window, and delivered the vehicle right on time—calling 30 minutes before arrival. Overall, a great, worry-free experience.
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- Cancel anytime before pickup
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