How does car shipping to/from Memphis, TN work?
Why Should you Choose SGT Auto Transport for Car Shipping in Memphis?
Memphis, Tennessee is one of the most storied cities in the United States, with its legacy of music, food, commerce and culture. It’s a uniquely American place that brings together so many elements of life in the mid-South, and it’s also a transportation hub that’s right on the Mississippi River and is served by Interstate highways I-40, I-55, I-69, I-240 and spur I-22.
That network of roadways makes vehicle transport in and out of Memphis efficient and streamlined. If you’re thinking about shipping a vehicle to or from Memphis, you’ve come to the right place with SGT Auto Transport. Our team of drivers has traveled these routes thousands of times to serve customers with their car shipping orders, and we’ve got the right combination of people, systems and equipment to become your go-to resource when you need a Memphis car shipping company. Stick with us in these next few sections as we take a deeper dive into vehicle shipping to or from Memphis.
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What flexible shipping options are available?
Shipping vehicles isn’t a one-size-fits-all matter. Different orders, different vehicles and different budgets all mean that we need to offer a few different services, and that includes options like enclosed car shipping, white-glove transport, expedited delivery, guaranteed pickup service, door-to-door transport and others. These are all shipping options that can be personalized and customized for the best fit for your vehicle and your situation. No matter if you’re shipping a 60s muscle car, a rare and delicate 1910s Brass Age antique, an exotic supercar, a high-dollar luxury car or a garden variety family SUV or minivan, SGT has an auto transport solution that’ll be the right one for you.
How Can you Ensure Safe, Reliable, and Affordable Car Shipping?
Check out some of the measures that we take to be sure your car is safe and secure while it’s in our hands and en route:
- Enclosed car shipping is designed to keep your car out of sight and away from prying eyes and curious onlookers; your vehicle will be transported in a closed trailer and locked in for the entire distance.
- For your peace of mind, each customer quote includes verified carrier insurance rolled into the quote total, making sure that your vehicle is covered in case of damage while in transport (rare as that might be).
- Our team includes thousands of professional transport drivers spread across the continental United States for better territorial coverage, optimizing our dispatch and routing operations. We set a high bar and our drivers are all carefully selected and screened to make sure they have the right equipment, safety standards, experience, insurance coverage, licensing, permits and certifications. We’ll only consider the best transport drivers in the logistics field.
- We’re car people ourselves, and we handle every customer’s car with the kind of regard, respect and attention that you would expect from car enthusiasts.
How long does it take to transport a car to and from Memphis, TN?
At SGT Auto Transport, our guidelines for transport drivers note that a delivery that involves 200 highway miles should be completed in a single day. If the driver has 2000 miles on the highway to cover, that will generally be an 8 to 9 day turnaround. Do remember that delivery times and ETAs are pretty impossible to guarantee and will always be estimates, since there are so many variables that can disrupt a delivery schedule and slow down the driver once the truck has been dispatched and is on the road. Here are some ballpark figures on distances and delivery times for popular routes to and from Memphis:
- Memphis to St Louis: 311 miles, 1 day
- Memphis to Chicago: 533 miles, 2 to 3 days
- Memphis to Dallas: 390 miles, 2 days
- Memphis to New Orleans: 422 miles, 2 days
- Memphis to Charlotte: 629 miles, 2 to 3 days
- Memphis to Miami: 1011 miles, 4 to 5 days
- Memphis to San Diego: 1937 miles, 8 to 9 days
This will give you an idea of some shipping timeframes to common destinations. Again, things like bad weather, road conditions, detours, construction or traffic can all delay your delivery. If it does look like your ETA will be pushed up, you’ll be notified by our team and we’ll keep you updated.
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Car Transportation Areas We Serve in Memphis, TN
| 37501 | 37544 | 38101 | 38103 | 38104 |
| 38105 | 38106 | 38107 | 38108 | 38109 |
| 38111 | 38112 | 38114 | 38115 | 38116 |
| 38117 | 38118 | 38119 | 38120 | 38122 |
| 38125 | 38126 | 38127 | 38128 | 38131 |
| 38132 | 38133 | 38134 | 38135 | 38136 |
| 38137 | 38138 | 38139 | 38141 | 38152 |
| 38157 | 38159 | 38161 | 38163 | 38166 |
| 38167 | 38168 | 38173 | 38174 | 38175 |
| 38177 | 38181 | 38182 | 38184 | 38186 |
How much does car transport to/from Memphis, TN cost?
When calculating the cost of auto transport, car shipping companies in Memphis consider several things. The key factor is how far you want to ship your vehicle, closely followed by the type of vehicle you want to ship. The following factors also make a difference in the cost of car shipping services.
Distance
Pick-up date
Route
Vehicle (Make and Model)
Vehicle condition
Transport method
Seasonality
Discount
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Top 10 most popular routes for Car Shipping to and form Memphis
Make an informed decision by making yourself aware of the rates and time frames below
Make an informed decision by making yourself aware of the rates and time frames below
| FROM | TO | DELIVERY TIME | PRICE* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | Houston | 1 day | $499 - $699 |
| Memphis | Los Angeles | 4 - 5 days | $899 - $1099 |
| Memphis | Las Vegas | 3 - 4 days | $849 - $1049 |
| Memphis | New York City | 1 - 2 days | $699 - $899 |
| Memphis | Miami | 1 - 2 days | $649 - $849 |
| Houston | Memphis | 1 day | $399 - $599 |
| Los Angeles | Memphis | 4 - 5 days | $949 - $1149 |
| Las Vegas | Memphis | 3 - 4 days | $899 - $1099 |
| New York City | Memphis | 1 - 2 days | $699 - $899 |
| Miami | Memphis | 1 - 2 days | $549 - $749 |
* The Prices shown up above are reflective of current market conditions as of 2025. The prices are subject to change due to seasonal fluctuations, price of gas, pick-up/delivery locations, etc.
Popular Tennessee Auto Transport Routes
| FROM | TO | DELIVERY TIME | PRICE* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | Texas | 1 day | $499 - $699 |
| Tennessee | California | 4 - 5 days | $899 - $1099 |
| Tennessee | Nevada | 3 - 4 days | $849 - $1049 |
| Tennessee | New York | 1 - 2 days | $699 - $899 |
| Tennessee | Florida | 1 - 2 days | $649 - $849 |
| Texas | Tennessee | 1 day | $399 - $599 |
| California | Tennessee | 4 - 5 days | $949 - $1149 |
| Nevada | Tennessee | 3 - 4 days | $899 - $1099 |
| New York | Tennessee | 1 - 2 days | $699 - $899 |
| Florida | Tennessee | 1 - 2 days | $549 - $749 |
* The Prices shown up above are reflective of current market conditions as of 2025. The prices are subject to change due to seasonal fluctuations, price of gas, pick-up/delivery locations, etc.
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The best ways and methods to ship a car to or from Memphis, TN
Let’s talk about a few of the options we offer to help us serve customers better:
- Enclosed car transport: vehicles that are rare, valuable or very delicate will need enhanced protection and security, and that’s a situation where enclosed car transport (mentioned above) is the answer. With enclosed transport the vehicle is loaded into a closed trailer, protected on all four sides, then locked in tight away from the elements and out of sight for prying eyes. Enclosed car transport is recommended for any vehicle with very low ground clearance such as lowriders, supercars and exotics.
- Express car shipping: while it’s preferable that you give us two weeks of lead time to get the details of your car shipping order together, we know that’s not always possible and that short-notice shipping situations come up. It’s not a problem with expedited delivery and express car shipping, although premium rates will apply.
- Guaranteed pickup service: nobody likes to wait, and we don’t want to keep you waiting. Guaranteed pickup is your assurance that we’ll be there when promised.
- Door to door transport: you don’t need a trip to a truck depot or freight terminal to pick up your vehicle on delivery day. That’s a thing of the past now - we come right to your curbside address with door to door transport.
- White glove transport: this service offers enhanced care in handling and premium level monitoring en route, for rare and delicate vehicles (higher rates apply).
Types of Vehicle Transportation Services we provide in Memphis, TN
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Other, less popular Car Shipping Routes from and to Memphis, TN
How long does it take to transport a car to and from Memphis?
As mentioned, performance notes state that a delivery that has to cover 200 miles should be doable in a single day. If the transport driver has 2000 miles of driving ahead of him, that’s generally going to be allotted an 8 to 9 day turnaround. Remember that those delivery timeframes are not guarantees and are only best estimates.
If it does look like your delivery is going to be delayed, we’ll make sure you get a notification from the team at SGT Auto Transport, and we’ll give you updates on when you can expect to take delivery of your car at the destination.
Want to know the cost of shipping a car to and from Memphis, TN with SGT Auto Transport ?
Setting up your auto transport order to your specs and your expectations has never been easier. Your first step is to locate the Quote Calculator feature on SGT’s website. Just use the calculator’s dropdown box system and answer the following questions:
- Vehicle year/ make/model
- Vehicle running condition
- Zip code of pickup point and destination
- Desired timeframe
- Desired method of transport
Once those details are put into the calculator, wait a few seconds and it will generate an accurate quote for the shipping services you need. All quotes are final and locked in, with no surprise charges or bait-and-switch pricing, and all quotes include verified carrier insurance to protect your asset
Advantages of working with SGT Auto Transport in Memphis, TN
At SGT Auto Transport, we wouldn’t be positioned in the business where we are today if it weren’t for our dedication and commitment to some core values.
Here’s a universal truth in the business world: everyone wants to feel like more than a number on a balance sheet. People want to feel respected and valued for what they can offer, and at SGT, we go a long way to build those relationships with customers. We want our customers to feel like they’re empowered as we work together to come up with the right solutions for their shipping needs, and that’s reflected in the hundreds of positive reviews for SGT that you can find online.
Professionalism, service, punctuality, transparency and trustworthiness are all at the center of what we do, and we stand on those core tenets in every transaction with the people we serve. We’re adaptable and responsive and we always make sure customer needs are the top priority, and it’s a model that’s been paying off for us and for the customers we work with.
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Tips for Memphis Car Shipping Services
If you haven’t visited the Bluff City before (or even if you have), here’s a roundup of fun facts about this major Tennessee city:
Memphis is notoriously hot and sticky in the summer, but winter weather can be tough as well, with lots of rain and occasional snowstorms or ice.
Memphis is, of course, home to Beale Street, Sun Records, Elvis Presley’s Graceland and is considered by many to be the birthplace of rock and roll as well as having a rich history of blues and roots music.
Memphis’ highway network gives it excellent routes to connect to destinations like Little Rock, Texarkana, Dallas, St Louis, Chicago and Nashville.
Memphis is the most populous city in the state of Tennessee. Its location puts it on the border between Tennessee and Mississippi, with West Memphis on the Arkansas side of the Mississippi River.
FedEx, AutoZone and International Paper are all headquartered in Memphis, giving the city a fairly robust manufacturing and distribution base.
Visitors to Memphis can’t miss the giant Pyramid structure as they come into town from the south; that pyramid is now home to an enormous Bass Pro Shop that includes an aquarium, an archery range, pistol range and an old-fashioned General Store.
Some of the more popular Memphis suburbs include Germantown, Lakeland, Millington, Arlington, Bartlett and Cordova.
Prepare Your Vehicle for Auto Transportation from Memphis, TN
At SGT Auto Transport, we’ve been informed by ten years of experience and we’ve got some ideas on things you can do to make sure your auto transport goes smoothly and is headache-free. Here are some tips for you:
Any external accessories like bike racks, rooftop cargo boxes, antennas, light bars, etc, should be removed before shipping.
If you’re shipping a car that can’t start, run, drive and stop on its own power, please let us know in advance. We often ship vehicles that are inoperable, but it takes special equipment and procedures on the part of the transport driver.
Many cities and suburbs prohibit commercial trucks in residential areas. If your street has sharp corners, lots of parked cars or low-hanging branches, getting an 80 foot commercial tractor-trailer to your curbside could be impractical or even against ordinances. Consider meeting with the driver at a more accessible spot such as a parking lot.
It’s standard practice to ship a vehicle with ¼ tank of fuel or less. Curb weight is a big part of cost formulations; less fuel means less weight and lower shipping costs.
You and the driver will each inspect your vehicle pre-trip and post-trip for the Bill of Lading document. We do recommend that you take photos for an accurate record of the car’s condition
How to Save on Car Shipping in Memphis, TN
- During certain times of the year, the volume of shipping orders picks up and rates will spike. Ask one of our representatives about what might be the best time to schedule your order.
- Remember that for the best rates, we request that you give us a couple of weeks lead time to set everything up.
- Check back on our site regularly to see if any specials are coming up.
Receiving Your Vehicle in Memphis
So the day has arrived and your vehicle is scheduled to be dropped off at its destination - great! Here are some ways to make that handoff happen and make sure it’s glitch-free:
So the day has arrived and your vehicle is scheduled to be dropped off at its destination - great! Here are some ways to make that handoff happen and make sure it’s glitch-free:
On the day when you’re scheduled to receive your delivery, it’s best if you can be there personally to handle these details. If that’s not possible, you can assign this task to a friend, relative, spouse or neighbor, provided that person is at least 18 and that we’re informed of your plans ahead of time. If you arranged for discounted shipping, you may be asked for the balance of what's still due at this time. Also, be diligent about the post-trip inspection; if you notice any damage after signing the Bill of Lading, it could be hard to make a claim
Examples of Cars we Shipped to and from Chicago, IL
Chevrolet Corvette C3 Shipped to Chicago, IL ZIP: 60602
The C3 was a 70s iteration of the classic Chevrolet sports car, and its owner was understandably picky about turning his classic Corvette over for shipping. We received his car in spotless condition and he was not disappointed when he took possession of it in Chicago, without a scratch and none the worse for wear.
Porsche 911 2016 Shipped to Chicago, IL ZIP: 60648
Timeless and stylish, the 911 is the definitive Porsche sports car. With a car like this, any owner would be pretty particular about its handling, whether it’s at a mechanic’s shop or during transport. He picked SGT Auto Transport as his Chicago auto transport company, and we gave this Porsche white-glove treatment, keeping the owner up to speed at every turn, and when it was dropped off he was more than pleased with its condition and our service.
Ferrari FF 2012 Shipped to Chicago, IL ZIP: 60654
The FF is a Grand Tourer from Ferrari, and a bit of a departure from their usual roadster supercars. The owner of this mid-engine Italian exotic expected premium handling for his Ferrari, and when he took possession of it in Chicago it was in the same pristine condition it was in when he left it in our hands.
Alfa Romeo Spider Shipped to Chicago, IL ZIP: 60623
The Alfa Romeo Spider is the definition of wind-in-your-hair motoring; this zippy Italian sports car was handled seamlessly by the SGT transport driver on its trip to Chicago. Protected from the elements in its trailer with enclosed transport, it was secure and snug the whole way and its owner praised the whole SGT team for the entire experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Car Shipping Services in Memphis, TN
How much does it cost to ship a car from Memphis to Houston?
Memphis to New York is a fairly long run, but our drivers can manage this trip in one to two days, at a cost of $499 to $699.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Los Angeles to Memphis?
There’s a lot of ground to cover from Memphis to Los Angeles; barring any delays, we can usually accomplish this in four to five days, at a cost of $899 to $1099.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Memphis to Las Vegas?
Memphis to Las Vegas is a fairly straight shot and an easy run. Depending on availability of transport drivers, this is a three-four delivery at a cost of $849 to $1049
How much is it to ship a car from Memphis to New York City?
Our transport drivers have done a Memphis -to-New York City run numerous times; in our experience, this is a one to two days job at a cost of $699 to $899.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Memphis to Miami?
The Interstate system from Memphis to Miami is pretty direct; we usually budget one to two days for this run, and charges should be in the neighborhood of $649 to $849.