Snowbird Car Shipping Between Your Summer and Winter Homes

Snowbird car shipping moves your vehicle between your northern and southern homes each season, so you can fly instead of drive. ABC Auto Shipping is a trusted, licensed, and bonded auto transport broker coordinating affordable seasonal car shipping to Florida, Arizona, Texas, the Carolinas, and every snowbird destination in between, fully insured door to door.

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What Is Snowbird Car Shipping?

Snowbird car shipping is seasonal auto transport for owners who split the year between two homes, typically a northern primary residence in spring and summer and a southern winter home from October through April. Instead of driving thousands of miles each way twice a year, you ship the car. You fly. The car arrives clean, on time, and ready when you do.

At ABC Auto Shipping, we book snowbird routes year-round, with the heaviest volume in October and November (southbound) and March and April (northbound). You can ship one car or both household vehicles together, choose open or enclosed transport, and lock in a fall and spring round-trip. Either way, you get transparent flat-rate pricing and a dedicated coordinator from quote to delivery.

Our Snowbird Car Shipping Options

Every shipment is different. That’s why we offer a full range of snowbird Car shipping options to fit your vehicle, budget, and timeline.

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Northern to Florida Snowbird Shipping

Florida is our number-one snowbird destination. We ship from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New England, and the Midwest down to Naples, Sarasota, Tampa, Fort Myers, the Villages, Boca Raton, and every Florida snowbird community in between.

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Northern to Arizona Snowbird Shipping

Arizona winters are dry, warm, and busy. We coordinate snowbird auto transport from the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and Great Lakes down to Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson, Sun City, and the Mesa snowbird belt, with predictable lane pricing.

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Northern to Texas Snowbird Shipping

Texas snowbirds head to South Padre Island, the Rio Grande Valley, Austin, San Antonio, and the Texas Hill Country. We ship from northern states across the Midwest and East to Texas, often on consolidated multi-car loads.

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Carolinas Coastal Snowbird Shipping

Yachts beyond standard width and height require hydraulic detachable trailers, oversize permits, and pilot or escort vehicles. We coordinate the full process, including state-by-state permits, routing, and travel-lift scheduling at both ends.

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Round-Trip Seasonal Booking

Jet skis, WaveRunners, and Sea-Doos ship on small trailers or palletized inside enclosed transport. Affordable, fast, and easy to coordinate alongside a car or motorcycle shipment for snowbird and vacation-home owners.

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Multi-Vehicle Snowbird Shipping

Many snowbirds keep two cars at the southern home or move both household vehicles south for the season. Multi-vehicle snowbird loads save money per car and consolidate pickup and delivery windows on a single Bill of Lading.

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Enclosed Snowbird Shipping for Luxury Vehicles

If your snowbird vehicle is a luxury sedan, exotic, or classic, enclosed transport protects paint, chrome, and interiors from weather and road salt during the long north-south transit. Available on every snowbird lane we run, year-round.

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Top Load Snowbird Placement

Affordable upgrade for snowbirds shipping clean, well-kept vehicles. Top load places your car on the upper deck of the open carrier, away from road debris and drips, for a small premium over standard open transport.

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Senior Citizen and Multi-Vehicle Discounts

Snowbirds 65 and older qualify for our 10% senior discount on every booking. Stack with our multi-vehicle and returning customer savings on round-trip seasonal shipments to maximize the discount on every snowbird transport.

Why Choose ABC Auto Shipping?

Choosing the right auto transport company protects your vehicle, your wallet, and your peace of mind. Here’s what sets ABC Auto Shipping apart from other car shipping companies.

Fully Licensed, Bonded, and Insured

USDOT-registered and MC-authorized. Every snowbird carrier in our network carries cargo and liability insurance from pickup at your northern home to delivery at your southern address (and back again in spring).

Transparent Snowbird Pricing

No hidden fees, no surprise fuel surcharges, no peak-season gotchas. The snowbird shipping quote you accept is the price you pay, with round-trip pricing locked in when you book your fall and spring shipments together.

Vetted Snowbird Carrier Network

We work only with pre-screened boat haulers experienced in marina pickups, hull support, oversize routing, and travel-lift coordination. Not just any flatbed truck, and never a driver new to specialty boat loads.

Proactive Updates and Dedicated Dispatch

Your coordinator handles permits, marina scheduling, and route planning, then stays reachable through delivery. Your driver also calls ahead at the destination, so marina staff and travel-lift operators are ready when the truck arrives.

On-Time Snowbird Delivery

Our dispatching system routes boat shipments around bridges, low overpasses, and weight-restricted roads to keep your delivery on schedule, even on long cross-country hauls with multi-state permitting requirements.

5-Star Customer Service

Real people, real phones, 7 days a week. A 4.9-star rating built on more than 50,000 vehicles, motorcycles, and boats shipped nationwide, with dedicated coordinators on every specialty load from quote to delivery.

The Easiest Way To Ship Your Car

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Step 01

Get Your Free Snowbird Quote

Enter your northern and southern zip codes, vehicle details, and preferred fall (or spring) ship date. You will receive a detailed snowbird auto transport quote with transparent flat-rate pricing, no fuel surcharges, and round-trip options.

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Step 02

Book Your Seasonal Shipment

Secure your booking with a $100 refundable deposit per vehicle. Round-trip snowbird bookings are encouraged: lock in both legs at once for priority scheduling. Your dedicated coordinator confirms pickup the next business day.

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Step 03

Pickup and Inspection

We require a 4 to 5 day pickup window (minimum 3 to 4 days), narrowed to 1 to 2 days once dispatched. Your driver inspects the vehicle at your home, completes a Bill of Lading with photos, and loads it onto the snowbird carrier.

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Step 04

Door to Door Seasonal Delivery

Your driver calls with a 4-hour delivery window. Your car arrives at your southern winter home (or back at your northern summer home), is re-inspected against the Bill of Lading, and signed off. Stress-free seasonal delivery.

Who We Serve

Snowbirds Going to Florida

Moving for a new home, retirement, or job? We move trailerable boats, pontoons, and yachts to your new lake, coast, or storage yard nationwide, with marina pickup and door-to-door delivery handled end to end.

Snowbirds Going to Arizona

Arizona snowbirds head to Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson, Sun City, and Mesa for the warm, dry winter. We ship cars from the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and Great Lakes states, with predictable seasonal lane pricing year-round.

Snowbirds Going to Texas

Seasonal boat shipping between summer and winter lakes. Florida, Arizona, Texas, and the Carolinas lead our winter snowbird boat transport lanes, with predictable rates and carriers booked early in the season.

Carolinas Coastal Snowbirds

Fast, scheduled boat transport to tournament lakes and race venues. Tight delivery windows on event weekends, with oversize permits handled in advance and dedicated dispatch from the day you book through arrival.

Senior Citizen Snowbirds (65+)

Volume boat transport for marinas and boat dealerships moving inventory between yards, shows, and customer deliveries. Multi-boat pricing, consolidated invoicing, and ongoing dealer accounts available across the country.

Snowbird Couples with Two Vehicles

Pre and post-sale yacht hauling, oversize permits, escort vehicles, and travel-lift coordination handled end to end. Transparent quotes for high-value vessels, and discreet coordination for buyer and broker communications.

Popular Auto Transport Routes

We move vehicles on every major U.S. corridor. Some of our most popular routes for this service include:

New York to Florida

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Florida to New York

Illinois

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Florida (Chicago, Naperville, suburbs)

Michigan to Florida

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Michigan to Arizona

Ohio

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Florida (Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati)

New Jersey to Florida

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Pennsylvania to Florida

Minnesota to Arizona

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Wisconsin to Arizona

Massachusetts to Florida

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Connecticut to Florida

Iowa to Texas

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Indiana to Texas

+ all 50-state combinations

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FAQs

How much does snowbird car shipping cost?

Snowbird car shipping typically costs between $500 and $1,800. The exact price depends on distance, vehicle size, open versus enclosed transport, and how close to peak snowbird season you book. Booking a round-trip in advance, before September for fall and February for spring, locks in the best rates.

Book your fall southbound shipment by August or September for the best carrier availability and pricing. Book your spring northbound return by January or February. Round-trip snowbird bookings (fall and spring at once) get priority scheduling and locked-in pricing across the entire snowbird season.

Yes. Many snowbird households ship both vehicles south for the season and back north in spring. Multi-vehicle snowbird loads save money per car and consolidate pickup and delivery on a single booking. Tell your coordinator both vehicles when requesting a quote, and we apply the multi-vehicle discount.

Yes. Snowbirds 65 and older qualify for our 10% senior citizen discount on every qualifying booking. Returning customers stack additional savings on top, and multi-vehicle round-trip snowbird bookings layer in a multi-vehicle discount, so the more snowbird shipments you book, the more you save each season.

Most northern-to-southern snowbird shipments take 4 to 8 days from pickup, depending on origin, destination, and weather. Coast-to-coast snowbird routes (Pacific Northwest to Florida) can take 7 to 10 days. Pickup typically occurs within 1 to 5 days of booking, narrowed once a carrier is dispatched.

Yes. Winter storms across the Midwest, Northeast, and Rockies can delay snowbird shipments on affected corridors. Drivers must comply with road closures and DOT hours-of-service rules. We monitor weather closely and reroute when possible. Booking earlier in the season helps you avoid weather risk.

Most snowbird vehicles ship safely on open transport, the most affordable option. If your snowbird car is a luxury sedan, exotic, classic, or freshly detailed and you want zero exposure to winter road salt and weather, enclosed transport is worth the premium. Top load is a popular middle-ground upgrade.

Yes. Many Florida and Arizona snowbird destinations sit inside gated communities, 55-plus communities, and HOAs. Provide your coordinator with the gate code, security guard contact, or HOA office number when booking. If the community will not allow a 75-foot carrier inside, we meet at the nearest wide street or shopping center.

Yes. You can authorize a friend, family member, neighbor, property manager, or snowbird community concierge to release or receive the vehicle on your behalf. They must be 18 or older and present a photo ID at pickup or delivery to sign the Bill of Lading.

We are licensed, bonded, and insured, with proven snowbird lanes to Florida, Arizona, Texas, and the Carolinas. You get a 10% senior discount, a vetted carrier network, transparent flat-rate pricing, full insurance, and a dedicated coordinator from quote to delivery. Call 877-686-5611 today for your snowbird quote.

Ready to ship your car the easy way?

Get your free, no-obligation snowbird car shipping quote today, or speak with a shipping advisor at 877-686-5611 right now. 10% senior discount, multi-vehicle savings, and door-to-door delivery on every snowbird lane, fully insured.

Phone: 877-686-5611 | Email: info@abcautoshipping.com | Address: 102 Turnstone, Irvine, CA 92618

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