AutoNation Car Shipping — Getting Your AutoNation Purchase Home

• Purchase agreement or bill of sale
• The store name and address
• Salesperson or delivery coordinator contact
• VIN
• Release date and pickup hours

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

Does AutoNation ship cars? AutoNation can often transfer vehicles between its own stores and offers delivery options in some markets, sometimes for a fee. When the car is going to an address outside its delivery area, or you want door-to-door shipping to another state, a car shipper is the usual answer. Ask the store whether a transfer to a store near you is available, then compare that with our quote.

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).

AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the U.S., with franchised dealerships and AutoNation USA used-car stores in many states. Buyers often find the car they want at an AutoNation store far from home, or buy online through AutoNation's digital tools.

AutoNation may offer its own delivery or transfers between stores in some cases, often with a fee and limits on distance. When delivery isn't offered, or you'd rather arrange it yourself, we can pick up from the store and deliver to your door.

Ask the store whether delivery is included, what it costs, and how far they'll deliver. Compare that with an independent quote. If you arrange transport yourself, confirm the store will release the car to your carrier and what paperwork they need from you first.

Here are example distances and typical open-carrier prices for a standard sedan from an AutoNation store in South Florida. Your price depends on the exact location, vehicle and season.

• an AutoNation store in South Florida to [Orlando](/cities/orlando-car-shipping) (~235 mi): about $350–$550 open, 1–2 days in transit
• an AutoNation store in South Florida to [Atlanta](/cities/atlanta-car-shipping) (~660 mi): about $500–$800 open, 2–3 days in transit
• an AutoNation store in South Florida to [Charlotte](/cities/charlotte-car-shipping) (~730 mi): about $550–$850 open, 2–4 days in transit
• an AutoNation store in South Florida to [New York City](/cities/new-york-city-car-shipping) (~1,280 mi): about $800–$1,150 open, 3–5 days in transit
• an AutoNation store in South Florida to [Chicago](/cities/chicago-car-shipping) (~1,380 mi): about $850–$1,200 open, 3–5 days in transit

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

AutoNation stores can transfer vehicles between locations in some cases, which may let you pick up at a store closer to home. Transfers depend on the store, the vehicle and availability, and fees may apply. If the closest store is still far away, shipping directly to your home is often simpler than a transfer plus a drive.

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 AutoNation'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.

If you're buying online from an AutoNation store, ask how the store hands off to an outside carrier — who signs the release, when the car will be ready, and whether the store needs payment to clear first. Getting those answers in writing avoids a wasted trip.

• 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 AutoNation ship to buyers across the country. Some of the most common destination states include Florida, Texas, California, Colorado, Arizona. Each state page shows pickup cities, typical prices and popular routes, and our routes page lists every corridor we cover.