Arizona → Colorado · About 830 miles
Ship a Car from Phoenix to Denver
Desert floor to the Mile High City — this lane carries job relocations in both directions, students, military families moving between Arizona and Colorado posts, and second-home owners who split the year between the Valley and the Front Range. It is also a steady dealer lane, with inventory moving between two strong Western truck and SUV markets.
Carriers have two proven ways north: I-17 to Flagstaff and across to I-70 east over the Rockies, or I-40 east to Albuquerque and I-25 north into Denver. Typical transit is 2–3 days door to door once your vehicle is loaded. Most cars move on open transport, and every shipment includes insurance coverage. Classic, luxury, and exotic owners often step up to enclosed transport for full protection from mountain weather and road debris.
Below you will find the typical price ranges for this route, how the process works, and the details that actually move the price. The ranges below are a guide — your exact price depends on your specific pickup and delivery cities, since a pickup well outside the Phoenix metro or a delivery in the Colorado foothills prices differently than metro to metro. The quote form gives you a price for your specific cities.
Phoenix to Denver car shipping cost
Typical ranges for a standard sedanOpen transport
typically $800–$1,200
Enclosed transport
typically $1,200–$1,800
Typical ranges for a standard sedan in running condition. Season is a factor too: prices run higher when demand peaks — snowbird season in the fall and spring, the summer moving season, and the year-end holidays — and lower in quieter months. Your exact price depends on your specific pickup and delivery cities — locations well outside the Phoenix or Denver metros can price differently than metro to metro. Use the quote form for your free quote.
Get a shipping quote
Enter your vehicle and dates to get your free quote for Phoenix to Denver — no obligation, and no payment due to get the number.
How it works
Three steps from quote to delivery — we handle the carrier, the scheduling, and the updates.
Get your quote & book
Get a shipping quote and book.
We assign your carrier
We match your vehicle with a vetted, insured carrier already running the Phoenix–Denver lane, and confirm your pickup window with you.
Pickup, transit & delivery
The driver inspects and loads your vehicle at your door, transits 2–3 days, and delivers in Denver with updates along the way.
What we ship on this route
Cars & SUVs
Daily drivers, family SUVs, and crossovers.
Pickup trucks
Half-ton through heavy-duty, priced by size and weight.
Classic & collector cars
Enclosed transport recommended for full protection.
Motorcycles
Enclosed only, for full weather and road protection.
Vans & heavy-duty trucks
Quoted by our team — call for a quote.
What affects the price on this route
The typical ranges above are for a standard sedan shipping metro to metro. Here’s what moves your quote within — or outside — those ranges.
Distance — about 830 miles
Mileage is the backbone of every quote. Your specific pickup and delivery cities set the exact distance — and metro-to-metro moves price better than remote or hard-to-reach endpoints, where a carrier has to travel out of its way to reach you.
Vehicle size & weight
A compact sedan takes one standard slot. Large SUVs, trucks, and heavy vehicles take more trailer space and weight capacity, so they price higher.
Running condition
A vehicle that runs, steers, and brakes loads in minutes. A non-running vehicle needs a winch and extra handling, which adds to the price.
Open vs. enclosed
Open transport (typically $800–$1,200) is the standard for everyday vehicles. Enclosed (typically $1,200–$1,800) puts your car inside a covered trailer.
Season & timing
Demand on this lane climbs in summer and during snowbird season, when carriers fill up fast and prices follow. If your dates are flexible — even by a day or two — you’ll usually price better than a fixed, must-move date.
Ways to save on this route
- Stay flexible on pickup dates. Carriers fill trucks around their own schedules and reward flexibility — even a day or two of give usually prices better than a fixed, must-move date.
- Book 1–2 weeks ahead in peak season. Summer and snowbird months fill trucks on this lane fast — booking early secures a better price and a wider choice of pickup days.
- Ship metro to metro when you can. Pickup and delivery in metro areas price better than remote or hard-to-reach locations, where a carrier has to deadhead to reach you.
- Choose open unless the car calls for enclosed. Open transport (typically $800–$1,200) is the best value for everyday vehicles — save enclosed for a classic, exotic, or high-value car.
Good to know for this route
- Mountain weather is the wildcard. Both carrier routes cross high country — I-70 over the Rockies or I-25 through northern New Mexico. In winter, a storm can pause a truck for a day. Drivers watch the passes closely and keep you posted on timing.
- Your car climbs about 4,000 feet. Phoenix sits near 1,100 feet and Denver at 5,280. It does not change how your car ships, but if it has been sitting in desert heat, check the battery and tires before pickup — the driver needs it to start, steer, and brake for loading.
- Short lane, fast turnarounds. At about 830 miles with strong truck volume both ways, pickups in the Phoenix metro are often arranged within a few days of booking, and Denver deliveries follow 2–3 days behind.
- Denver snow can arrive early — and late. Front Range snow is possible from October into May. If a delivery day turns white, the driver will coordinate the nearest accessible meeting spot with you rather than risk a tight street.
Preparing your car for pickup
A few quick steps before the driver arrives make pickup smooth — and protect you if anything comes up in transit.
- Keep the fuel tank about a quarter full. That’s plenty for loading and unloading, without the extra weight of a full tank.
- Remove personal items and loose accessories. Carriers aren’t insured for belongings left inside the vehicle, so clear out anything you can’t replace.
- Wash the car before pickup. A clean car makes the pre-shipment inspection photos accurate, so any existing marks are documented clearly.
- Note any existing damage with the driver. Walk the car together at pickup and make sure it’s recorded on the bill of lading before you sign.
- Disable alarms and remove toll tags. It prevents surprise alarms in transit and toll charges piling up along the way.
- Have a spare key ready if possible. The driver needs a working key for loading and unloading at both ends.
Phoenix to Denver car shipping FAQs
The questions we hear most on this lane, answered with this route’s typical ranges.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Phoenix to Denver?
For a standard sedan in running condition, open transport typically runs $800–$1,200 and enclosed transport typically runs $1,200–$1,800 on this route of about 830 miles. The exact number depends on the specific cities and ZIPs on both ends — pickups or deliveries well outside the Phoenix and Denver metros can price differently. Larger vehicles, non-running condition, and tight timelines can also move the price. Your price comes from the quote form — get your free quote with the quote tool above or by calling 800-507-2629.
How long does it take to ship a car from Phoenix to Denver?
Typical transit is 2–3 days door to door once your vehicle is picked up. Carriers average roughly 500 miles a day, and the wait for pickup after booking is usually short on this lane as well.
Is open or enclosed transport better for this route?
For most everyday vehicles, open transport is the right call — it is how the large majority of cars move between Phoenix and Denver, and every shipment includes insurance coverage either way. Choose enclosed if you are shipping a classic, luxury, exotic, or freshly restored vehicle: the covered trailer shields it from weather and road debris for the whole trip.
What happens if mountain weather slows my shipment?
Carriers on this lane watch conditions on I-70 and I-25 daily. If a storm closes a pass or makes it unsafe, the driver waits it out at a safe stop and updates you — a delay of a day is possible in mid-winter, but your vehicle stays loaded and covered by the shipment's insurance coverage the whole time. Building one flexible day into your Denver plans is smart between November and March.
Can you pick up or deliver outside the main metro areas?
Yes. We pick up across the Phoenix area — Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria — and deliver throughout the Denver area, including Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Westminster, Thornton, and Centennial. Service is door to door to your exact address wherever a full-size carrier can safely and legally reach it — and if a street is too tight, the driver will arrange the nearest accessible meeting spot with you. Keep in mind the figures on this page are based on the Phoenix and Denver metro areas — pickups or deliveries well outside those metros can price differently, which is why the quote form asks for your specific cities.
Areas served on this lane
Phoenix area pickups
Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria — and the surrounding metro.
Denver area deliveries
Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Westminster, Thornton, Centennial, Littleton — and the surrounding metro.
Service is door to door — the truck comes to your address wherever it can safely and legally park. If a street is too tight for a full-size hauler, the driver will arrange the nearest accessible meeting spot with you.