ADESA Auction Transport — From the ADESA Lot to Your Door

• Your buyer or dealer ID
• Lot or stock number and VIN
• Gate pass or release from your account once payment posts
• Pickup location and lot hours
• Running condition and any title notes

Send these with your quote request or as soon as the vehicle is released, and we'll handle the rest.

Pickup details are posted in your buyer account once the sale is paid; check the release and pickup instructions there and forward them to us. Many ADESA locations have set carrier hours, so we schedule the truck inside that window to avoid a wasted trip.

Auction car shipping is priced like any other move: distance first, then vehicle size, condition, transport type and timing. On open transport, short trips under 500 miles typically run about $1.50–$2.00 per mile and long trips drop to roughly $0.60–$0.80 per mile. Enclosed transport adds 30–40%, and non-running vehicles usually add a $100–$200 winch fee (more for vehicles that don't roll).

ADESA is a major North American vehicle remarketing company with dozens of physical auction locations across the U.S., plus digital platforms for real-time online bidding. It handles dealer consignments, fleet and lease returns, rental units and repossessions. ADESA's U.S. physical auction business has been owned by Carvana since 2022.

Like Manheim, ADESA is primarily a dealer marketplace, and many vehicles are bought online from locations far from the buyer.

ADESA sales are mainly for registered dealers and businesses. If you bought through ADESA's online platforms, check your account for the vehicle's physical location and release details. ADESA's pickup process typically uses a release or gate pass tied to the buyer's account, so add the transport company where required.

Here are example distances and typical open-carrier prices for a standard sedan from an ADESA site in the Dallas area. Your price depends on the exact location, vehicle and season.

• an ADESA site in the Dallas area to [Houston](/cities/houston-car-shipping) (~240 mi): about $350–$550 open, 1–2 days in transit
• an ADESA site in the Dallas area to [San Antonio](/cities/san-antonio-car-shipping) (~275 mi): about $350–$550 open, 1–2 days in transit
• an ADESA site in the Dallas area to [Denver](/cities/denver-car-shipping) (~790 mi): about $550–$850 open, 2–4 days in transit
• an ADESA site in the Dallas area to [Atlanta](/cities/atlanta-car-shipping) (~780 mi): about $550–$850 open, 2–4 days in transit
• an ADESA site in the Dallas area to [Phoenix](/cities/phoenix-car-shipping) (~1,065 mi): about $700–$1,050 open, 2–4 days in transit

Enclosed transport usually adds 30–40%. Non-running vehicles add a winch charge.

Many buyers search for "adesa.com/pickup" to find release information. Your ADESA account shows the vehicle's release status and the details a transporter needs. Share the location, stock or lot number and release confirmation with us, and check the location's pickup hours — some sites close early on sale days or weekends.

Inspect the vehicle against the auction listing and condition report, and against the Bill of Lading from pickup. Note any new transport damage on the Bill of Lading before signing — issues that were present at the auction are handled through ADESA's own arbitration or condition policies, not the carrier. Then plan title transfer, inspection and registration in your state. See moving a car to a new state and the auction pickup guide.

ADESA locations handle a high share of fleet, lease and rental units, which often come in batches. If you bought several units from the same site, tell us all of them at once — combining them on one load is usually the cheapest way to move them.

• The exact location address (not just the city)
• Lot, stock or VIN number
• Your buyer or account number
• The release, gate pass or pickup authorization
• Pickup hours and a contact phone number at the location
• Whether the vehicle runs, steers and brakes, and whether keys are included
• Your delivery address and the best contact at delivery

With these details, we can schedule the pickup without back-and-forth and keep your vehicle from sitting in storage.

Vehicles bought through ADESA ship to buyers across the country. Some of the most common destination states include Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, Ohio. Each state page shows pickup cities, typical prices and popular routes, and our routes page lists every corridor we cover.

Fleet and lease units from ADESA usually ship open, often several per load. Choose enclosed transport for high-end units, low-mileage vehicles you plan to retail at a premium, or anything with fresh paint protection film.