Price ranges by vehicle class for the main lanes into New York. The carrier sets the price.
Key facts
Who sets the price
The carrier
How distance is measured
Approximate road distance: the straight line plus 20%
As of 2026-11-10. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 state population centers; approximate road distance is straight-line distance increased by 20%
Routes into New York, NY, using the largest city in each origin state. Distances are approximate.
Route
Vehicle
Open transport
Enclosed transport
New Jersey
Sedan or compact car
$376–$573
$564–$859
New Jersey
SUV or crossover
$398–$606
$597–$909
New Jersey
Pickup or large SUV
$451–$687
$676–$1,031
New Jersey
Van or minivan
$402–$612
$603–$919
New Jersey
Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle
$420–$640
$630–$960
New Jersey
Motorcycle
$356–$542
$534–$814
California
Sedan or compact car
$1,045–$1,593
$1,568–$2,389
California
SUV or crossover
$1,106–$1,686
$1,659–$2,529
California
Pickup or large SUV
$1,254–$1,911
$1,881–$2,867
California
Van or minivan
$1,118–$1,703
$1,677–$2,555
California
Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle
$1,169–$1,781
$1,753–$2,671
California
Motorcycle
$990–$1,508
$1,485–$2,263
Florida
Sedan or compact car
$560–$853
$840–$1,280
Florida
SUV or crossover
$593–$903
$889–$1,355
Florida
Pickup or large SUV
$672–$1,024
$1,008–$1,536
Florida
Van or minivan
$599–$913
$898–$1,369
Florida
Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle
$626–$954
$939–$1,431
Florida
Motorcycle
$530–$808
$795–$1,212
Pennsylvania
Sedan or compact car
$376–$573
$564–$859
Pennsylvania
SUV or crossover
$398–$606
$597–$909
Pennsylvania
Pickup or large SUV
$451–$687
$676–$1,031
Pennsylvania
Van or minivan
$402–$612
$603–$919
Pennsylvania
Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle
$420–$640
$630–$960
Pennsylvania
Motorcycle
$356–$542
$534–$814
Massachusetts
Sedan or compact car
$376–$573
$564–$859
Massachusetts
SUV or crossover
$398–$606
$597–$909
Massachusetts
Pickup or large SUV
$451–$687
$676–$1,031
Massachusetts
Van or minivan
$402–$612
$603–$919
Massachusetts
Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle
$420–$640
$630–$960
Massachusetts
Motorcycle
$356–$542
$534–$814
Within the state, from Buffalo
Sedan or compact car
$395–$601
$592–$902
Within the state, from Buffalo
SUV or crossover
$418–$636
$626–$955
Within the state, from Buffalo
Pickup or large SUV
$473–$722
$710–$1,082
Within the state, from Buffalo
Van or minivan
$422–$643
$633–$965
Within the state, from Buffalo
Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle
$441–$672
$662–$1,009
Within the state, from Buffalo
Motorcycle
$374–$570
$561–$854
As of 2026-11-09. RideShipper estimate, updated 2026-11-09, based on 3,588 prices that customers reported paying in MoveAdvisor reviews, adjusted for U.S. diesel at $6.13 a gallon for that week (U.S. Energy Information Administration). In testing, the typical difference between an estimate and a reported price was about 20% of the estimate. This is an estimate, not a quote: the carrier sets the price. No pickup date was supplied, so this estimate uses November 2026. There is no seasonal direction adjustment for this route and month.
New York City DOT says the truck-route network is the set of roads commercial trucks must use. A truck, for that rule, has two axles and six tires, or three or more axles. A car-carrier combination with three or more axles is in that definition. It may leave a designated route only at the intersection nearest the destination, by the most direct route, and then return. Through trucks with no stop in the borough must stay on through routes. Trucks and commercial vehicles cannot use most parkways. NYC DOT said a redesigned network took effect October 4, 2026. A Manhattan side street is not a default delivery point. Agree on a lot the driver can enter.
Upstate lanes, the port, and the border
The New Jersey lane is a short regional truck haul. California is cross-country. The Port of New York and New Jersey is the ocean terminal shared with New Jersey. Use it for a ship, not for a trailer to Buffalo or Albany. The location list includes the Champlain crossing and Niagara and Thousand Islands bridges, including the Peace Bridge at Buffalo. A shipping quote does not clear the car into Canada. Auction areas are listed for Albany-Schenectady-Troy and Buffalo.
Bases and campuses
Fort Drum is the large Army post on the list, in the North Country. Fort Hamilton, the United States Military Academy, and Watervliet Arsenal are also listed. Military OneSource says a contiguous-states vehicle move is largely the member's expense, with exceptions. West Point, Columbia, New York University, Cornell, and the University at Buffalo are listed campuses. Confirm the drop street. A campus gate is not a public loading zone.
When do you register?
Register within 30 days of becoming a New York resident, or within 30 days of bringing a vehicle in if you already live here. Insurance must be a New York policy. Out-of-state insurance is not accepted. The plates come with a 10-day inspection sticker. Put it on when you enter New York, not before. Steps are on the New York registration page.
