Louisiana to Rhode Island car shipping: $783–$1,193

Miles, a price range by vehicle class, and the reverse direction for shipping a car from Louisiana to Rhode Island.

Key facts

Distance: 1,617 approximate miles
Transport: Truck

As of 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 state population centers; approximate road distance is straight-line distance increased by 20%

Louisiana to Rhode Island, this direction and the reverse. The price examples use New Orleans, LA to Providence, RI and the return trip. Distances are approximate.
Vehicle	This direction, open	This direction, enclosed	Return trip, open	Return trip, enclosed
Sedan or compact car	$783–$1,193	$1,174–$1,789	$783–$1,193	$1,174–$1,789
SUV or crossover	$828–$1,262	$1,242–$1,893	$828–$1,262	$1,242–$1,893
Pickup or large SUV	$939–$1,431	$1,408–$2,146	$939–$1,431	$1,408–$2,146
Van or minivan	$837–$1,275	$1,255–$1,913	$837–$1,275	$1,255–$1,913
Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle	$875–$1,333	$1,312–$2,000	$875–$1,333	$1,312–$2,000
Motorcycle	$741–$1,129	$1,112–$1,694	$741–$1,129	$1,112–$1,694

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.

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Routes

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New Orleans, LA to Providence, RI

Reverse route: Rhode Island to Louisiana

Questions

Does the reverse direction cost the same?

Not necessarily. The table shows each direction on its own when an estimate is available. The carrier still sets the price.

Sources

U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 state population centers; approximate road distance is straight-line distance increased by 20% 2020

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