Arizona Auto Transport: Daily Car Shipping Routes in Phoenix, Tucson & Mesa

• Pickup and delivery at your address across all 15 Arizona counties, or a nearby meetpoint where the truck cannot fit
• Open and enclosed transport on every major route
• Licensed broker MC-796224, USDOT 2336907, matched to FMCSA-compliant carriers
• Transparent pricing with no hidden fees at pickup

Arizona Auto Transport Routes, Transit Times, and Pricing

Depending on the car's location, most pickup windows are 24 to 72 hours from when the vehicle is ready to be picked up. This window could take up to 5 days in remote areas. Arizona car shipping turnaround time for a destination under 1,000 miles is 2 to 3 days. From 1,000 to 1,750 miles, the transit time is estimated to be 4 to 6 days. From 1,750 to 2,500 miles, the transit time is estimated at 7 to 10 days.

Major Arizona Cities Served

Every city below is covered on the same terms, and so is every town between them.

• Phoenix
• Tucson
• Mesa
• Gilbert
• Chandler
• Glendale
• Scottsdale
• Peoria
• Tempe
• Surprise
• Buckeye
• Goodyear
• Yuma
• Avondale
• Queen Creek
• Maricopa
• Flagstaff
• Casa Grande
• Marana
• Lake Havasu City

Shipping a Car to Arizona

The most popular lanes into Arizona, with the transit windows this page has always published.

The California figures come from our California auto transport page, the Texas figures from our Texas auto transport page, and the Florida figures from our Florida auto transport page, which prices the Florida and Arizona lane in either direction. Lanes with no published figure read Get a quote.

Shipping a Car from Arizona

The most popular lanes out of Arizona. Transit windows are this page's own.

No page on our site prices these lanes out of Arizona yet, so each one is quoted individually. Our New York to Arizona route guide covers the New York lane in both directions.

Popular City-to-City Arizona Routes

City-pair pricing for the lanes we publish. Standard sedans on open or enclosed carriers.

The six New York pairs are published on our New York to Arizona route guide. The San Diego to Phoenix row comes from our California page, and the Dallas to Phoenix row from our Texas page, which prices it in both directions.

Per-Mile Pricing Guide for Arizona Routes

The same per-mile guide appears on our Texas, New York, California, and Florida pages. A simple way to sanity check any Arizona quote.

• Short distance (under 500 miles)

  $1.00 to $1.75 per mile

• Medium distance (500 to 1,000 miles)

  $0.75 to $1.00 per mile

• Long distance (1,000+ miles)

  $0.50 to $0.75 per mile

• Distance: The length of your journey is a critical factor affecting costs, serving as a significant determinant for your quote.
• Locations: Specific cities matter, with considerations such as local traffic conditions, proximity to major highways, and ease of pickup/drop-off influencing pricing variations.
• Trailer Type: Opt for open-air transport for a more budget-friendly choice, or consider enclosed trailers for added protection, albeit at a higher cost.
• Vehicle Details: The dimensions and weight of your car are significant factors influencing the auto transport rate.
• Seasonality: Prices fluctuate throughout the year, influenced by the demand for car shipping. More active seasons might lead to slightly higher costs, depending on the chosen route.

For the most accurate Arizona auto transport rate, provide the following details:

• Your car's specifications and type
• Origin and destination cities
• If possible, flexibility with shipping dates
• Preferred trailer type (open or enclosed)

By supplying this information, you'll receive a personalized car shipping rate tailored to meet your specific needs when transporting your vehicle to or from Arizona.

Arizona Route Guides

Full pages on the lanes we run most, with city-pair pricing, transit windows, and what to do after the car arrives. The complete list is on our popular routes page.

• New York to Arizona

Arizona Military Installations We Serve

• Luke Air Force Base

  Glendale, AZ. West of Phoenix. 56th Fighter Wing, the primary F-35A pilot training center.

• Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

  Tucson, AZ. 355th Wing and the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group.

• Fort Huachuca

  Sierra Vista, AZ. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence, about 15 miles north of the Mexican border.

• Marine Corps Air Station Yuma

  Yuma, AZ. F-35B squadrons and 80 percent of the Corps' air-to-ground aviation training.

• U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground

  Yuma, AZ. The Army's test center for ground combat equipment.

• Morris Air National Guard Base

  Tucson, AZ. 162nd Wing, F-16 pilot training, next to Tucson International Airport.

• Camp Navajo

  Bellemont, AZ. Arizona National Guard training and storage site, 12 miles west of Flagstaff.

• Papago Park Military Reservation

  Phoenix, AZ. Arizona National Guard Joint Force Headquarters, at 52nd Street and McDowell Road.

Timing Your Shipment Around PCS Orders

PCS season runs May to August. Carrier supply tightens, prices rise, and pickup dates fill weeks ahead. Book 3 to 4 weeks out once orders are in hand. We can hold a quote for 7 days while you finalize report dates.

Know where the posts sit. Luke and Papago Park are in the Phoenix metro. Davis-Monthan and Morris share Tucson, and Fort Huachuca sits in Sierra Vista in the southeast corner of the state. MCAS Yuma and Yuma Proving Ground are out west in Yuma, and Camp Navajo is 12 miles west of Flagstaff on the I-40 side of the state. PCS season starts right as the spring snowbird return clears out.

Military Discount and Who Qualifies

Military rate available for: active duty, reserve, National Guard, retired service members, and veterans. Mention your status on the call or in the quote form. Government bills of lading and DPS reimbursement requests are supported.

What Moves on Lowboy and Step Deck Trailers

• Telehandlers, bulldozers, and excavators
• Wheel loaders and dump trucks
• Skid steers, backhoes, and compact track loaders
• Cranes, lifts, and aerial booms
• Combines, tractors, and farm implements
• Industrial generators and pumps

Why Lowboy and RGN Transport Works for Arizona

• Height Compliance

  Lowboy decks sit 18 to 24 inches off the ground. Tall machinery clears bridges and overpasses on I-10 and I-17.

• Stability and Capacity

  Step deck and lowboy trailers carry the weight of full-size dozers, cranes, and combines without straining the suspension.

• Permit and Escort Expertise

  Carriers in our network handle ADOT oversize and overweight permits, route surveys, escort vehicles, and restricted travel windows.

Equipment that does not fit on a step deck moves on a Removable Gooseneck (RGN) trailer. The front detaches so tracked machinery rolls on without ramps. Best for excavators, dozers, and equipment without functional drive systems.

Should You Drive or Ship Your Car to or from Arizona?

Driving it yourself looks cheap until you add it up. These figures come from our New York to Arizona route guide, for a one-way run of 2,189 to 2,450 miles.

The Hidden Cost of Driving It Yourself

Typical for a sedan, three nights on the road, and four days of driving. It leaves out the flight home, 2,400 miles on the odometer, and the time.

Driving vs. Shipping, Side by Side

Moving to Arizona: What to Do After Your Car Arrives

Arizona treats people who move there and people who winter there very differently. Which group you land in decides whether you register at all. Here is what actually applies.

The Seven-Month Rule, and the Vehicle License Tax

Arizona's Driver License Manual is blunt: "State law requires that you obtain an Arizona driver license and registration immediately if any one of the following applies." The seven triggers: working in Arizona at anything but seasonal agricultural work, enrolling children at resident tuition, running a business with an Arizona office, holding a state license or paying resident tuition, operating vehicles commercially, staying seven months or more in a calendar year, and registering to vote.

A snowbird who winters in Scottsdale, stays under seven months, and trips none of the other six is not an Arizona resident. The out-of-state plates stay on. Out-of-state students carrying seven or more semester hours are not residents either.

Once you register, the Vehicle License Tax is the charge that surprises most new residents. The MVD bases it on "an assessed value of 60 percent of the manufacturer's base retail price reduced by 16.25 percent for each year since the vehicle was first registered in Arizona," then charges $2.80 per $100 of assessed value new and $2.89 used. Title is $4, registration $8, the air quality research fee $1.50. Use tax attaches to a purchase, not a move, so ask the Department of Revenue only if you bought the car in the last year.

Emissions Testing, and the Safety Inspection Arizona Does Not Have

Emissions testing applies in the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas only, including drivers who commute in. The rule: "When moving into the area, your vehicle must be emissions inspected before registration, unless it is exempt from testing." Cars five years old or newer, cars from 1966 and earlier, and electric vehicles are exempt. Hybrids are not. The on-board diagnostic test that most cars take costs $16.15, and a failed car gets a free retest within 60 days.

Arizona's out-of-state checklist has no line for a safety inspection. Its inspection page covers only Level I, II, and III VIN and salvage checks. A Level I is a VIN-to-documents check for title-only requests, bonded titles, and "some out of state/country vehicles without proof of title and/or registration." A car with a clean out-of-state title does not normally need one.

Insurance and Your Arizona License

Arizona requires liability coverage of at least $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident, and $15,000 for property damage, carried "through a company that is authorized to do business in Arizona." Your out-of-state policy has to be rewritten as an Arizona policy at an Arizona address first.

The license runs on the same clock. If any one of the seven acts applies, Arizona wants it immediately, so book the license and the registration into one MVD visit.

Bring your out-of-state title and registration, proof of Arizona insurance, proof of your Arizona address, and the emissions compliance form if you register in the Phoenix or Tucson area. Check current fees with the Arizona MVD before you go.

Arizona Auto Transport Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about our Arizona car shipping service. For everything else, see our auto transport FAQ.

• What is the cost of shipping a car to Arizona?

  The cost of shipping a car to Arizona depends on several factors, including distance, location, trailer type, vehicle details, and seasonality. Prices fluctuate throughout the year, and busy seasons may lead to slightly higher costs. In order to get the most accurate quote, you should provide the following information: your car's type and specifications, origin and destination cities, flexible shipping dates (if possible), and preferred trailer type (open or enclosed).

• How long does it take to ship a car to or from Arizona?

  Most pickup windows are 24 to 72 hours from when the vehicle is ready to be picked up. In remote areas, it could take up to 5 days. Here are some estimated transit times based on distance: under 1,000 miles, 2 to 3 days. 1,000 to 1,750 miles, 4 to 6 days. 1,750 to 2,500 miles, 7 to 10 days.

• What types of vehicles can I transport to or from Arizona?

  Number 1 Auto Transport handles all your vehicle relocation needs, from everyday cars and trucks like coupes, sedans, SUVs, and pickups to minivans and passenger vans. We've got you covered for specialty vehicles too, including electric cars, motorcycles, and all-terrain rides like ATVs and UTVs. Need your golf cart or a John Deere Tractor shipped? If it has wheels, we can ship it!

• Can I transport a car to or from Arizona if it's not running?

  Yes, carriers in our network are equipped with a winch to help pull the vehicle onto the trailer. Please let your dedicated shipping agent know if the car breaks, rolls, and steers.

• Can I pack my car when transporting it to or from Arizona?

  While some personal belongings can be transported inside your vehicle for your convenience, there are restrictions. The total weight must be under 100 pounds, and for security reasons, they should be stored in the trunk or back seat, remaining below the window line. It's important to note that any personal belongings shipped within the car are not covered by the standard transport insurance in case of damage or loss.

• Does my vehicle need to have plates when shipping it to or from Arizona?

  No, but sometimes a carrier will have to meet in a parking lot due to the size of his truck and the destination street layout. If so, you will most likely have to drive the car a few blocks.

• How should I prep my car before shipping it?

  It's recommended to wash your car so the transport carrier can do a proper inspection at pickup. Remove any toll tags so you don't incur fees while in transit. It's also best to remove any loose parts to prevent any damage during transport.

• What is the cheapest way to transport a car to or from Arizona?

  The cheapest way to ship a car to or from Arizona is on an open car trailer.

• Should I drive or ship my car to Arizona?

  If the trip is a short distance, you should consider driving it to save money. Shipping is ideal for long distances, valuable cars, or if you don't want the hassle of driving yourself.

• Is my vehicle insured when using an Arizona car shipping service?

  Yes, all the carriers in our network are vetted and screened with the DOT and FMCSA to make sure they have up to date and adequate cargo coverage to fully protect your car during transport.

• How do I get a quote for shipping my car to Arizona?

  Most car shipping carriers request a 3-day (weekday) window for pickup. Once you have your desired pickup window, provide us with the year, make, model, and we will be able to provide you with an Arizona car shipping rate.

• How do I pay for my Arizona auto transport service?

  Number 1 Auto Transport offers a variety of convenient payment methods to ensure a smooth transaction for our customers. We accept all major credit cards for your convenience. Additionally, we facilitate secure electronic transfers through established platforms (Zelle, Venmo, Cashapp, Paypal) as well as ACH and wire transfers. For alternative payment preferences, certified and bank checks are also accepted.

• What documents do I need to provide to ship my car?

  You do not need to provide any documents to ship your car. However, it is recommended to sign a Bill of Lading before the carrier leaves.

• What happens upon pick-up and delivery of my car?

  The transport carrier will conduct a thorough inspection with you at the predetermined pickup location, noting any existing dents or scratches. The same inspection will be done upon delivery.

• How far in advance do I need to schedule my Arizona car shipping service?

  To ensure we can fulfill your preferred delivery timeframe, scheduling your car shipment with ample lead time is highly recommended. Ideally, booking your transport at least 2 to 3 weeks in advance allows for optimal planning and execution.

• Do I have to register my car in Arizona after it arrives?

  Yes, if you are moving here, and right away. Arizona has no grace period: once any one of seven residency acts applies, such as working in Arizona or staying seven months or more in a calendar year, state law requires an Arizona driver license and registration immediately. A winter visitor who stays under seven months and trips none of the other acts keeps the out-of-state plates. There is no safety inspection, but cars registered in the Phoenix and Tucson areas need an emissions test first unless they are exempt.