How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Car from Vancouver to Toronto?
Shipping a vehicle from Vancouver to Toronto is quite an easy process. Vancouver and Toronto are two of the largest cities in Canada so there are a lot of cars moving between these two hub cities. Most of the vehicles that are shipped from Vancouver to Toronto are new vehicles from Asia. They arrive at the port in Vancouver and then are put on a train or truck and then moved to Toronto. The rest of the vehicles that are being shipped between these two cities are used vehicles for dealerships and privately owned vehicles from people relocating for work or school.
The cost to ship a car from Vancouver to Toronto can depend on what mode is being used.
The first mode, which is the most popular, is also the least expensive. Rail transportation involves putting 10 or 15 vehicles inside an Autorak railcar from one of the CP or CN Rail terminals in Vancouver (Lower Mainland), and then moving the railcar full of vehicles to the rail terminal in Toronto (GTA).
The cost to ship one vehicle by rail from Vancouver to Toronto can range from $1900 to $2600 (Canadian dollars as of April 2023).
Enclosed Autorak railcar designed for transporting vehicles.
Vehicles can also be transported by an open trailer car hauler truck from Vancouver to Toronto.
While it’s not the cheapest or the most popular, it can sometimes be faster than rail. If you’re moving 7-10 cars at one time and need the vehicles in Toronto within 7 days, then this option may be ideal.
The cost to ship one vehicle by open trailer from Vancouver to Toronto can range from $2500 to $3200 (Canadian dollars as of April 2023).
Open Truck with car carrier trailer capable of holding 7-10 vehicles.
The most expensive option to ship a vehicle from Vancouver, BC to Toronto, ON would be the enclosed trucking method.
These enclosed trailers are designed to hold 3-6 vehicles and are pulled by large transport trucks. If you have an expensive vehicle, an antique/classic, or a supercar, then this option is for you. The enclosed trailers provide the best protection for the vehicles that are being shipped and also provide the best insurance coverage. This mode is the white glove service and delivery is usually from door to door.
The cost for this mode between Vancouver and Toronto can range from $3850 to $5200 (Canadian dollars as of April 2023).
Enclosed Trailer designed for high-value and antique vehicles.
Cost to ship a car from Vancouver to Toronto in April 2023
Here’s a table of the approximate range in costs to ship a car from Vancouver to Toronto, for each transport mode.
| Rail/Train | $1900 to $2600 CAD |
| Open Truck | $2500 to $3200 CAD |
| Enclosed Truck | $3850 to $5200 CAD |
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