Excellent service

SGT Auto Transport did a great job facilitating my vehicle transportation, and the team communicated well throughout the process.

This shipping company is great. Fast delivery and the cheapest shipping with very competitive pricing. And to top it off I just gave Noah from SGT my details and her took care of everything for me. Awesome company!

We had SGT Auto Transport deliver a jeep wrangler to us and it was over 450 miles and we are very satisfied with the fast customer service and prompt delivery. We highly recommend SGT Auto Transport. Thank you very

Good company. We used them to ship our son's car from San Diego to Austin, TX. We had no problems and the staff was very good all around. The price was exactly as estimated.

Stellar Communication, Professional And Reliable.

You can trust SGT Auto Transport with your auto transport needs because we’ve got years of experience. One of our specialties happens to be auto transport to/from Des Moines, Iowa. Our enthusiastic team will be on hand to guide you through the process and ensure you get the smooth car shipping experience you deserve.

For your convenience, we’ve honed the car shipping process, and to make things even easier for you, our experienced shipping advisors handle each step of the process for you. The end result for you is an auto transport to/from Des Moines, Iowa, and across the state that’s simple, swift, and great value for money.

It takes just 3 simple steps. Here they are:

Many different things can impact the cost of auto transport to/from Des Moines, Iowa, and across the state. The most apparent include the distance and make and model of your car. However, several other just as important things to bear in mind, whether you’re looking for car shipping to/from Iowa. These factors include:

Distance

Pick-up date

Route

Vehicle (Make and Model)

Vehicle condition

Transport method

Seasonality

Discount

If the distance your car has to travel is less than 200 miles, the average time it takes for auto transport to/from Iowa is 1-2 days. However, when the distance is much longer, for example, 2,000 miles or more, the average time it takes is up to 9 days. However, rest assured, we’ll do our utmost to make your car shipping experience a positive one and meet your expectations regarding speed of service.

The times given above are just benchmark figures as many things can affect how long Iowa car shippers take to deliver your car. These factors include seasonality, distance, weather conditions, driver’s hours, detours, traffic, and road construction. If you need to ship your car quicker than the standard time frame, we can expedite the process if you book guaranteed pick-up or express car shipping.

FROM	TO	DELIVERY TIME	PRICE*
Iowa	Idaho	2-3 days	$999 - $1199
Iowa	Georgia	1-2 days	$649 - $849
Iowa (Des Moines)	Massachusetts	2-3 days	$749 - $949
Iowa	Washington	3-4 days	$999 - $1199
Iowa	Arizona	2-3 days	$949 - $1149
Idaho	Iowa	2-3 days	$949 - $1149
Georgia	Iowa	1-2 days	$699 - $899
Massachusetts	Iowa (Des Moines)	2-3 days	$949 - $1149
Washington	Iowa	3-4 days	$1049 - $1249
Arizona	Iowa	2-3 days	$749 - $949

_{* The Prices shown above reflect current market conditions as of 2025. Prices may vary due to seasonal fluctuations, fuel prices, location, etc.}

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Top 5 hints for transporting/moving to this state

After moving to the state, new residents have 30 days to get an Iowa driver’s license. New IA residents must register an out-of-state vehicle within 30 days.

If you’re moving to Iowa from states like California, it might take a while before you get used to Iowa’s harsh and, some say, brutal winters. Temperature can drop below 0 °F and could reach -20 °F in January. The state can also experience pretty much every kind of weather you can think of, and things can change at the drop of a hat.

According to The 10 Most Affordable States by US News, Iowa takes the #1 spot overall, coming in at #1 for housing and #13 for its cost of living.

Ranked #17 among states with the best schools by USA Today, Iowa boasts the highest high-school graduation rate at 91.3%. It also has the 18th highest public-school spending per pupil. Iowa is also known for its cutting-edge agriculture degree programs.

Iowa is the 20th best state for health care. It has one of the best health care accesses in the country, as well as having high quality and being affordable. You’ll also have access to some of the best hospitals in the US.