Cost by vehicle type
Every vehicle type prices differently. A motorcycle isn't priced like a sedan; an RV isn't priced like a boat. Pick your vehicle for an honest range, then run the exact numbers in the cost estimator.
| Vehicle | Per mile, long distance | A 1,000-mile move |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $0.55 – $0.95 | $650 – $1,200 |
| SUV | $0.58 – $1.09 | $680 – $1,380 |
| Pickup truck | $0.61 – $1.19 | $720 – $1,500 |
| Classic car (open rate; most ship enclosed) | $0.63 – $1.33 | $750 – $1,680 |
| Motorcycle | $0.40 – $1.00 | $400 – $1,000 |
| RV (drive-away low, flatbed high) | $1.00 – $3.50 | $1,000 – $3,500 |
| Boat on trailer | $1.50 – $3.50 | $1,500 – $3,500 |
Enclosed transport adds 1.3x to 1.6x. Short hauls cost more per mile than long ones. Reviewed 2026-10-13.
Boat Shipping Cost: What Beam Width Does to Your Price
Boat transport runs $1.50-$3.50 per mile depending on beam width and length, more than car or motorcycle shipping. Here's why width matters more than distance.
$400 - $5,500
Classic Car Shipping Cost: The Enclosed-Transport Default
Classic and collector car shipping typically runs $1,200-$2,500, priced around enclosed transport by default. Here's why the math differs from a daily driver.
$1,200 - $2,500
Motorcycle Shipping Cost: What It Actually Runs in 2026
Motorcycle shipping costs $300 to $1,200 on average, with most riders paying around $850. Here's the honest per-mile breakdown and what changes the price.
$300 - $1,200
RV Shipping Cost: Drive-Away vs. Flatbed Pricing
RV shipping averages $1.00 to $3.50 a mile, and a Class A motorhome going cross-country commonly costs $3,500 to $8,000. Drive-away runs low, flatbed high.
$3,500 - $8,000
Truck Shipping Cost: The Size Premium Explained
Pickup trucks cost 10-25% more to ship than a sedan on the same route, driven by extra trailer space and weight. Here's the honest breakdown by distance.
$1,050 - $3,400