Louisiana
Price ranges for shipping a car to and from New Orleans, LA, plus nearby terminals and common routes.
As of 1 July 2025. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, 1 July 2025
| Route | Open transport | Enclosed transport |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $878–$1,338 | $1,317–$2,008 |
| Miami, FL | $572–$871 | $858–$1,307 |
| Chicago, IL | $632–$962 | $947–$1,444 |
| Houston, TX | $413–$629 | $620–$944 |
| Birmingham, AL | $398–$607 | $597–$910 |
Registering an out-of-state car. Check the state agency sources there for current requirements and fees.
Compare shipping estimates for common journeys.
Check access guidance for terminals, campuses, and other pickup spots.
IAA lists New Orleans East at 6600 Almonaster Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70126, with office hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central. No Copart, Manheim, or OPENLANE yard was confirmed. Office hours at New Orleans East are Central time, not Eastern. The New Orleans auction area is the overview. See shipping a car from an auction.
The plan's city-route file includes New Orleans to Houston and New Orleans to Chicago. According to Census migration data, ACS 2024 estimates that 19,850 people now in Louisiana had lived in Texas a year earlier (margin of error 3,560). Mississippi was 5,108 (margin of error 1,973). These are people, not booked trucks. Texas to Louisiana is the largest inflow. Baton Rouge's campus is a different city.
The National Hurricane Center says the Atlantic season, including the Gulf, runs June 1 to November 30 and peaks on September 10. Most Atlantic activity falls between mid-August and mid-October. A watch can close the window even if the yard is open on the calendar. Registration is on the Louisiana page.
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