Price ranges by vehicle class for the main lanes into Michigan. The carrier sets the price.
As of 2026-11-10. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 state population centers; approximate road distance is straight-line distance increased by 20%
| Route | Vehicle | Open transport | Enclosed transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | Sedan or compact car | $561–$854 | $841–$1,281 |
| Florida | SUV or crossover | $593–$904 | $890–$1,356 |
| Florida | Pickup or large SUV | $672–$1,025 | $1,009–$1,537 |
| Florida | Van or minivan | $599–$913 | $899–$1,370 |
| Florida | Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle | $627–$955 | $940–$1,432 |
| Florida | Motorcycle | $531–$809 | $796–$1,213 |
| California | Sedan or compact car | $947–$1,444 | $1,421–$2,166 |
| California | SUV or crossover | $1,003–$1,528 | $1,504–$2,292 |
| California | Pickup or large SUV | $1,137–$1,732 | $1,705–$2,598 |
| California | Van or minivan | $1,013–$1,544 | $1,520–$2,316 |
| California | Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle | $1,059–$1,614 | $1,589–$2,421 |
| California | Motorcycle | $897–$1,367 | $1,346–$2,051 |
| Ohio | Sedan or compact car | $376–$573 | $564–$859 |
| Ohio | SUV or crossover | $398–$606 | $597–$909 |
| Ohio | Pickup or large SUV | $451–$687 | $676–$1,031 |
| Ohio | Van or minivan | $402–$612 | $603–$919 |
| Ohio | Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle | $420–$640 | $630–$960 |
| Ohio | Motorcycle | $356–$542 | $534–$814 |
| Texas | Sedan or compact car | $723–$1,102 | $1,085–$1,654 |
| Texas | SUV or crossover | $766–$1,167 | $1,148–$1,750 |
| Texas | Pickup or large SUV | $868–$1,323 | $1,302–$1,984 |
| Texas | Van or minivan | $774–$1,179 | $1,160–$1,768 |
| Texas | Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle | $809–$1,232 | $1,213–$1,849 |
| Texas | Motorcycle | $685–$1,044 | $1,028–$1,566 |
| Illinois | Sedan or compact car | $376–$573 | $564–$859 |
| Illinois | SUV or crossover | $398–$606 | $597–$909 |
| Illinois | Pickup or large SUV | $451–$687 | $676–$1,031 |
| Illinois | Van or minivan | $402–$612 | $603–$919 |
| Illinois | Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle | $420–$640 | $630–$960 |
| Illinois | Motorcycle | $356–$542 | $534–$814 |
| Within the state, from Grand Rapids | Sedan or compact car | $376–$573 | $564–$859 |
| Within the state, from Grand Rapids | SUV or crossover | $398–$606 | $597–$909 |
| Within the state, from Grand Rapids | Pickup or large SUV | $451–$687 | $676–$1,031 |
| Within the state, from Grand Rapids | Van or minivan | $402–$612 | $603–$919 |
| Within the state, from Grand Rapids | Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle | $420–$640 | $630–$960 |
| Within the state, from Grand Rapids | Motorcycle | $356–$542 | $534–$814 |
Registering an out-of-state car. Check the state agency sources there for current requirements and fees.
According to Census ACS 2024, the largest inflow is from Florida, 19,282 (margin of error 4,668), then California, 14,005 (margin of error 4,112), and Ohio, 13,776 (margin of error 3,189). The largest outflow is back to Florida, then Ohio. The Florida pair is flagged as a snowbird lane. That winter demand is the ACS count, not a separate snowbird census. Florida to Michigan and Ohio to Michigan are the inbound pairs to read. Both are truck lanes.
Mackinac Bridge rules say trucks stay in the right lane, keep 500 feet of spacing, and use four-way flashers. Vehicles over 30 tons are limited to 20 mph. Trucks over 40 tons must request an escort. The maximum weight is 72 tons. Oversized vehicles call 24 hours ahead. MDOT's wind page says sustained winds of 65 mph or more close the bridge to all traffic. At lower speeds, high-profile vehicles, including semi-tractors, may need an escort or may be held. A car carrier bound for the Upper Peninsula has to fit these rules. Detroit's listed land crossings with Canada are the Ambassador Bridge, the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, and the Gordie Howe International Bridge, plus Port Huron-Sarnia and Sault Ste. Marie. A shipping quote is not a customs clearance.
The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and Michigan State in East Lansing are the large campuses. The Flint auction area is the auction metro in the list. Detroit Arsenal is the installation. Inside the contiguous United States, a privately owned vehicle is largely the member's responsibility to move. Register as soon as you establish residency. There is no grace period. The new-resident page does not state a safety, emissions, or VIN inspection for a passenger car already titled in another state. See the registration page.
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