Snowbird Car Shipping
Seasonal shipping between northern states and Florida, Arizona, Texas and Southern California. Book early for the best rates.
Snowbird car shipping: skip the drive, keep your car
Every fall, hundreds of thousands of snowbirds migrate from the Northeast, Midwest and Canada border states to Florida, Arizona, Texas and Southern California — and head back each spring. Horizon ships thousands of these cars every season so you can fly down and have your own vehicle waiting in the driveway.
Popular snowbird routes
- New York / New Jersey / Pennsylvania → Florida
- Michigan / Illinois / Minnesota → Florida & Arizona
- Washington / Oregon → Arizona & Palm Springs
- Colorado → Southern California & Texas
Snowbird-friendly perks
- Flexible pickup windows that line up with your flight
- Delivery to gated and 55+ communities (we handle gate codes)
- Round-trip booking with a return-season discount
- Open or enclosed — you choose
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How much does snowbird car shipping cost?
Northeast-to-Florida open transport typically runs $800–$1,200 in season; Midwest-to-Arizona around $1,000–$1,400. Enclosed adds 40–60%. Off-peak and early bookings are cheaper.
Can I pack belongings in the car?
Up to 100 lbs of personal items in the trunk or below the window line is generally fine. Nothing valuable, nothing hazardous, and the items aren't covered by carrier insurance.
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