Michigan to Florida Car Shipping for Snowbirds and UAW Retirees

Open transport costs between $700 and $1,050 for this 1,400-mile route, with your final rate depending on origin city, vehicle type, transport method, and timing. Visit our car shipping costs page for a full breakdown of what drives pricing on this corridor.

Transit time runs 5 to 7 days from confirmed carrier pickup, and total time from booking to delivery typically runs 7 to 10 days including dispatch. Our car shipping transit times guide explains what factors affect your delivery window.

For classic cars, collector vehicles, and luxury cars, enclosed transport is worth the added cost. For a standard daily driver or SUV, open transport covers this route safely at a lower price point.

No. You cannot ship personal items inside a vehicle during auto transport. Personal belongings are not covered by carrier cargo insurance, and overloaded vehicles can be refused at pickup. Read our guide on what you can ship inside your car for the full details.

Yes. Every carrier holds a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance covering your vehicle in transit. Our auto transport insurance guide explains how coverage works and what to check before your shipment departs.

Book one to two weeks ahead for standard service and two to four weeks ahead during snowbird season from October through January. Our car shipping tips for Florida cover ideal timing for this corridor.

Yes. Non-running vehicles require specialized loading equipment and may carry a small additional fee. Let us know your vehicle's condition when requesting a quote so we can match you with the right carrier.

You do not need to be personally present, but a trusted person must be available at both the Michigan pickup and the Florida delivery to sign the Bill of Lading at each point. The How Car Shipping Works section above covers the inspection and signing process in detail.

Yes. We ship EVs on this route regularly. Charge the battery to no more than one-quarter capacity, remove all personal items, and mention that it is an EV when requesting your quote so we can confirm the right carrier.

Note any new damage on the delivery Bill of Lading before signing, and contact us immediately. We handle all claims in-house and work directly with you to reach a resolution quickly.

New Florida residents must register their vehicle within 10 days of establishing residency. Florida has no statewide emissions testing requirement, and you need proof of insurance meeting the $10,000 PIP and $10,000 PDL minimums. Handle both registration and title transfer at any Florida Tax Collector's office.

Open transport on an open carrier is the most affordable shipping method for this route, typically running $700 to $1,050. If your schedule is flexible, terminal-to-terminal shipping, where you drop your vehicle off at a designated terminal and pick it up at one near your Florida destination, is usually cheaper than door-to-door delivery. Booking early, shipping during the off-peak months of February through September, and comparing quotes are the most reliable ways to save money on this corridor.

Yes. We offer multiple discounts for military personnel, returning customers, and customers shipping multiple cars at once. Payment method and booking timing can also affect your rate. The best way to find out which savings apply to your shipment is to call our team or use the instant quote tool and mention your situation when you request a quote.

The Bill of Lading is the legal document that records your vehicle's condition at pickup and at delivery. You and the driver inspect the vehicle together and note every existing scratch and dent before signing. Never sign a blank Bill of Lading, and at delivery always note any new damage before signing the delivery copy. The CBP defines the Bill of Lading as a binding transport document that establishes carrier liability and is your primary protection if a damage claim is ever needed.