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Updated October 2026

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When you need to ship a car to or from Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor, MI. 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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor move stays your point of contact until the car is delivered. Quotes are built from what carriers are charging to run the Michigan 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.

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See how RoadRunner moves vehicles to and from Ann Arbor: instant pricing, door-to-door pickup, and real-time tracking the whole way.

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What Michigan customers say about shipping with RoadRunner

"Very friendly and professional customer service and driver! My car was shipped from Utah to Michigan. It arrived perfectly safe and a day early! Great experience!"

"Outstanding services. The driver for the vehicle hauler (Haytham) was very helpful, polite and professional. Great Job! Highly recommend Roadrunner."

"Last minute needed a transport FL to MI. You guys saved the day no hassle reasonable price and best part delivered ahead of schedule. 2nd time using the service and I’m hooked. I will use them again."

"I would highly recommend Roadrunner transport! Had to move a car from TN to Michigan, unexpectedly, and on a tight schedule. Not only did they pick up the car on time, it was delivered a day early! Had no problems or worries with Road Runner. Would use again for sure."

About Ann Arbor car shipping

Reliable car shipping to and from Ann Arbor, Michigan

Shipping a car to or from Ann Arbor, MI is easy due to the city's central location within the state of Michigan. Ann Arbor is located just west of Detroit and is easily accessible via major highways, including I-94 and US-23. This makes it convenient for car transport companies like RoadRunner Auto Transport to access the city and provide reliable vehicle shipping services.

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Additionally, Ann Arbor is home to several highly ranked universities, such as the University of Michigan, which attracts a large number of students moving to and from the area each year, making car shipping services in high demand. Furthermore, the city is a hub for various industries, including healthcare, technology, and automotive, which also creates a need for reliable car shipping services.

Overall, the central location, strong educational institutions, and bustling economy of Ann Arbor make it an easy and practical location for car shipping services. Streamlined shipping services with RoadRunner Auto Transport make the process even more comfortable and secure.

Ann Arbor sits on RoadRunner's Ann Arbor & the South lanes in Michigan, the same runs that serve Ypsilanti, Saline.

Ann Arbor is served on RoadRunner's Ann Arbor & the South lanes; the nearest hub page is Adrian. Questions about a Ann Arbor pickup? Call (888) 777-2123.

119,570
Population (2023 est.)
28 sq mi
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (2023).
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Data updated: October 2026

How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car to or from Ann Arbor?

As of October 2026, the average cost to ship a car to or from Ann Arbor, MI is about $880, with recent Ann Arbor shipments running $325–$2,175 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 Ann Arbor Car Shipping Price

Distance sets the baseline: the average lane touching Ann Arbor runs about 983 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.

Ann Arbor Car Shipping Cost & Time to Ship Your Car: Lane Examples

RouteDistanceOpen TransportEnclosedTransit Time
Hialeah, FLAnn Arbor, MI1,356 mi$725–$1,175$1,100–$1,7503–5 daysGet Quote
San Jose, CAAnn Arbor, MI2,388 mi$875–$1,400$1,325–$2,0755–7 daysGet Quote
Ann Arbor, MILong Beach, CA2,252 mi$800–$1,275$1,200–$1,9255–7 daysGet Quote
Ann Arbor, MIArlington, TX1,196 mi$675–$1,075$1,000–$1,6003–5 daysGet Quote
El Paso, TXAnn Arbor, MI1,732 mi$825–$1,350$1,250–$2,0004–6 daysGet Quote
Scottsdale, AZAnn Arbor, MI1,946 mi$875–$1,375$1,300–$2,0754–6 daysGet Quote
Ann Arbor, MIScottsdale, AZ1,947 mi$775–$1,250$1,175–$1,8754–6 daysGet Quote
Ann Arbor, MIRoswell, GA689 mi$475–$775$725–$1,1752–4 daysGet Quote
Kent, WAAnn Arbor, MI2,301 mi$875–$1,400$1,325–$2,0755–7 daysGet Quote
Ann Arbor, MIKent, WA2,301 mi$950–$1,525$1,450–$2,2755–7 daysGet Quote
Macon, GAAnn Arbor, MI781 mi$625–$1,000$925–$1,5002–4 daysGet Quote
Ann Arbor, MIPeoria, IL379 mi$425–$700$650–$1,0501–3 daysGet Quote
Akron, OHAnn Arbor, MI184 mi$325–$550$500–$8251–3 daysGet Quote
Ann Arbor, MIArvada, CO1,229 mi$675–$1,075$1,000–$1,6003–5 daysGet Quote
Ann Arbor, MINew Rochelle, NY625 mi$450–$750$700–$1,1252–4 daysGet Quote
Peoria, ILAnn Arbor, MI379 mi$375–$600$550–$9001–3 daysGet Quote
Albany, NYAnn Arbor, MI588 mi$525–$850$800–$1,2752–4 daysGet Quote
Ann Arbor, MIFayetteville, NC684 mi$550–$875$825–$1,3252–4 daysGet Quote
Lakewood, COAnn Arbor, MI1,334 mi$600–$950$900–$1,4253–5 daysGet Quote
Sparks, NVAnn Arbor, MI2,136 mi$925–$1,500$1,400–$2,2255–7 daysGet Quote
Ann Arbor, MIFernley, NV2,103 mi$925–$1,475$1,375–$2,2005–7 daysGet Quote
Ann Arbor, MIDayton, OH197 mi$350–$575$525–$8501–3 daysGet Quote
Fayetteville, NCAnn Arbor, MI681 mi$550–$875$825–$1,3252–4 daysGet Quote
Ann Arbor, MIWaterbury, CT685 mi$525–$850$775–$1,2502–4 daysGet Quote
Ann Arbor, MISmyrna, DE597 mi$500–$800$750–$1,2002–4 daysGet Quote
Caldwell, IDAnn Arbor, MI1,943 mi$900–$1,425$1,350–$2,1504–6 daysGet Quote
Waterbury, CTAnn Arbor, MI684 mi$525–$850$800–$1,2752–4 daysGet Quote
Ann Arbor, MIPocatello, ID1,743 mi$900–$1,425$1,350–$2,1504–6 daysGet Quote
Bloomington, INAnn Arbor, MI316 mi$375–$625$575–$9251–3 daysGet Quote

Every lane shown is a recent RoadRunner shipment with Ann Arbor at one end (15 outbound, 15 inbound). Ranges reflect a standard sedan; SUVs and trucks typically add $100–$200. Enclosed figures are estimated at about 1.5× the open rate.

Pricing

What factors affect the cost to ship a car?

Several factors can affect your car shipping cost to or from Ann Arbor, MI — 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 Ann Arbor, MI at one end. For a price on your exact vehicle transport, use the calculator or call (888) 777-2123.

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Door-to-Door Car Shipping in Ann Arbor: Areas and ZIP Codes We Serve

RoadRunner picks up and delivers across Ann Arbor 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.

Ann Arbor & surrounding communities

  • Ypsilanti
  • Saline

Ann Arbor ZIP codes we serve

Carriers pick up and deliver across 61 ZIP codes in the Ann Arbor area, grouped here by postal district.

  • 481xx41 ZIPs
  • 483xx6 ZIPs
  • 488xx2 ZIPs
  • 492xx12 ZIPs
All 61 Ann Arbor-area ZIP codes

481xx: 48103, 48104, 48105, 48106, 48107, 48108, 48109, 48110, 48111, 48112, 48113, 48114, 48115, 48116, 48118, 48130, 48131, 48137, 48139, 48143, 48158, 48159, 48160, 48165, 48167, 48168, 48169, 48170, 48175, 48176, 48178, 48184, 48185, 48186, 48187, 48188, 48189, 48190, 48191, 48197, 48198

483xx: 48374, 48375, 48376, 48380, 48381, 48393

488xx: 48843, 48844

492xx: 49229, 49230, 49236, 49240, 49254, 49259, 49261, 49263, 49265, 49285, 49286, 49287

How it works

How does vehicle transport to and from Ann Arbor work?

how does vehicle transport to and from Ann Arbor work
  1. 1

    Get your car shipping quote

    Enter your pickup and delivery details and your Ann Arbor 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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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.

Getting Ready

Before the carrier arrives in Ann Arbor

Three things to handle between booking and pickup day. They take an hour in total and make both handoffs smooth.

1

Schedule in advance

Book 7–14 days ahead for the best rates, and 2–3 weeks during peak season, when carrier space is tightest.

2

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.

3

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.

Ann Arbor Transit Times

From Booking to Delivery in Ann Arbor: How Long It Takes

The clock starts at pickup, not at booking. Ann Arbor lanes below show real transit bands; add 1–3 days of carrier dispatch up front, more in peak season.

Booking
You book your shipment
Carrier Pickup
Carrier picks up your vehicle
Delivery
Vehicle delivered to you
Dispatch window
Booking to Ann Arbor pickup
1–3days
On the truck
Pickup to delivery
1–7days(by lane)
Door to door
The whole window
3–10days
Rule of thumb: a loaded carrier covers roughly 500 miles a day. The longest lane in the table, San Jose, CA to Ann Arbor (~2,390 mi), runs 5–7 days on the truck.
When to book a Ann Arbor pickup
7–14 days out

Book 7–14 days ahead and keep the pickup window flexible: that is where Ann Arbor lanes price best.

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Ann Arbor pickups and deliveries

Shipping a car to Ann Arbor

Inbound Ann Arbor auto transport ends at your door in Ann Arbor or in Ypsilanti, Saline. The carrier comes in on the Ann Arbor & the South 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; Michigan registration comes afterwards, and the Michigan DMV links in the pickup section above cover that paperwork.

An SUV being driven down the ramps off an open carrier at delivery

Shipping a car from Ann Arbor

Outbound, Ann Arbor auto transport starts with one quote for the exact vehicle and dates. A transport coordinator assigns the carrier on the Ann Arbor & the South 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 Michigan; 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.

An SUV being driven up the ramps onto an open carrier at the curb
The RoadRunner Advantage

The RoadRunner Advantage for Ann Arbor Auto Transport

Top rated auto shipping

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Nationwide Door-to-Door Service

Direct service to and from any residential or business location in the US.

Licensed and bonded, cargo insured

Licensed, Bonded & Cargo Insured

A licensed and bonded auto transport broker; every carrier in the network carries cargo insurance.

No up front deposit required

No Up-Front Deposit Required

You pay nothing until a carrier is confirmed and your pickup is scheduled.

Extended office hours

Extended Office Hours

Transport coordinators are available weekdays, 9 AM to 10 PM ET, and Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM ET.

Online shipment tracking

24/7 Online Shipment Tracking

Track the status of your shipment online anytime at your convenience.

Service Type

Open or Enclosed Transport for Ann Arbor?

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.

Sports car being loaded into an enclosed auto transport trailerShipping something special?White-glove protection for high-value vehiclesFully enclosed trailers shield luxury, classic, and exotic cars from weather, road salt, and debris the whole way.Explore Enclosed Car Shipping
Tips

Tips for shipping a car to or from Ann Arbor

1

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.

2

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 Ann Arbor address yourself, name a person you trust at booking.

3

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.

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I recently used RoadRunner Auto Transport to ship my vehicle from Michigan to Ohio, and the entire experience was outstanding. From start to finish, everything was smooth, professional, and stress-free. A special thank-you to Irak, my driver — he was courteous, punctual, and took great care of my vehicle. He kept me informed during the trip and made sure the delivery went exactly as promised.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Transit on recent Ann Arbor lanes runs 1–7 days after pickup depending on distance; San Jose, CA to Ann Arbor (about 2,390 miles) typically takes 5–7 days. Add 1–3 days between booking and pickup for carrier dispatch, more in peak season. Your instant quote shows the current window for your exact lane.
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