St. Petersburg Car Shipping for Pinellas County
St. Petersburg runs on seasons. From October, snowbirds arrive from the Midwest and Northeast; from April, they head home again. Add year-round moves into downtown condos, the beach towns and the neighborhoods around Tampa Bay, and you have one of the busiest car shipping markets on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
This page explains how we ship cars to and from St. Pete, what affects the price, and what to know about Florida paperwork if you are moving here for good.
Why St. Pete Customers Choose ABC Auto Shipping
You want a company that answers the phone, quotes a real total and checks its carriers. We are a licensed broker (USDOT #2340626, MC #797279) with an A+ BBB rating, we take no deposit, and we confirm every carrier’s insurance before dispatch.
We also know the local quirks. Many St. Pete condo buildings and gated communities do not allow a full car carrier inside, so we agree a meeting point nearby, such as a shopping center lot on 4th Street North or along US-19, and tell the driver before they arrive.
How St. Petersburg Auto Transport Works
Three steps, no upfront payment:
1. Get Your Quote
Send us the pickup and delivery zip codes, the vehicle and your first available date. You receive a written total covering transport, insurance and door-to-door service. If you are a snowbird, tell us your return date too; we can quote both legs together.
2. Schedule Pickup
Once you approve, we assign a carrier already running your route, often on I-75 to the Midwest or I-95 to the Northeast. You get a pickup window and a call from the driver before they arrive.
3. Delivery in St. Pete
The driver unloads at your address or the agreed lot, walks around the car with you against the pickup report, and you sign and pay the balance.
What Affects the Cost of Shipping a Car to St. Petersburg
Four things drive most St. Petersburg quotes:
Distance
Moves within Florida cost far less than a run to New York, Ohio or Michigan, which are the most common snowbird origins for Pinellas County.
Vehicle Type
Golf carts, trucks, SUVs and oversized vans take more space than a sedan and cost more to move.
Open or Enclosed
Open transport is the low-cost standard. Enclosed is worth it for classics and convertibles, and during hurricane season when you want the car covered.
Season
Prices and wait times rise in October to December, when snowbirds head south, and again in March to May when they go north. Booking two to four weeks ahead helps.
Snowbird Season Prices to St. Petersburg
In October and November far more cars head south than north, so prices on routes into Florida run 10 to 20 percent above the rest of the year. Here is what the market charged in 2026 on two of the busiest snowbird lanes, for a running sedan on an open carrier with flexible dates:
| Route | Distance | Typical cost | Transit time |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York to Florida (snowbird season) | 1,100 to 1,300 miles | $950 to $1,400 | 3 to 5 days |
| Massachusetts to Florida | 1,400 to 1,600 miles | $900 to $1,300 | 3 to 5 days |
The same Massachusetts to Florida move that costs $1,300 in November can come in closer to $1,000 in May, when trucks head south half empty. Booking two to four weeks ahead and giving a four to five day pickup window keeps the price down. See our snowbird car shipping page for more.
Getting a Car Carrier In and Out of St. Petersburg
St. Pete is on a peninsula, so the way trucks come and go matters for timing:
Bridges and I-275
Carriers reach the city on I-275 across the Howard Frankland Bridge from Tampa or over the Sunshine Skyway from the south. Traffic on those bridges is the main cause of delivery-time drift, so drivers usually aim for early mornings.
Hurricane Season
From June to November, storms can close bridges and slow I-75 for a day or two. We track the forecast and move your dates early rather than late.
Florida Paperwork
If you are moving here permanently, Florida requires a VIN verification for an out-of-state vehicle before it can be titled. Keep your title and registration with you when the car is delivered.
Book Your St. Petersburg Car Shipping
We serve St. Petersburg and all of Pinellas County, including St. Pete Beach, Gulfport, Treasure Island, Seminole, Largo, Pinellas Park, Clearwater and Dunedin.
Get a free quote online or call 877-686-5611. No deposit to book, and the balance is due at delivery.
Shipping a car somewhere else in Florida? See our Florida car shipping page, or our local guides for nearby cities: Clearwater, Tampa, Lakeland and Fort Myers.
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What We Do For Auto Shipping Services
When it comes to transporting cars, ABC Auto Shipping, Inc is the leading nationwide auto shipping company in St. Petersburg FL, and all of the USA. We will transport your cars anywhere in the USA. Moving cars, motorcycles and small boats is what we do best, specializing in car auto shipping services or auto transport. We transport most types of vehicles on open and enclosed car carriers for private individuals, auto dealers, used car dealers, people relocating, corporate relocation, military personnel, students, snowbirds, and everyone else that needs to transport their cars. Your information will not be shared with any other company, you will only be contacted by Agents working for ABC Auto Shipping. Let us help you transport your vehicles hassle free. You will have peace of mind that your car or cars will be moved without any issues. We have many great reviews online to back it up.
Testimonials
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“This is the best transportation company I have ever used and I have used many of them. They are honest, on time and they do what they say. I would recommend them to all my friends and family.”
“Thank you for your good service. The pick-up and drop off happened very smoothly. Good customer service too.”
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