Moving a vehicle 100, 500, or 2,000 miles is a different service from an emergency tow. Long distance towing is scheduled, quoted flat-rate, and usually performed on a flatbed or multi-car carrier. It is how a non-running project car reaches a specialist shop, how a student’s car follows them across the country, and how a snowbird’s vehicle gets to a winter home.
Per-mile pricing drops sharply with distance: a local tow costs $3–$4 per mile, while a 1,000-mile transport typically runs $0.60–$1.00 per mile. Booking 3–7 days ahead gets the best rates; same-day long hauls carry a premium.
Open vs. enclosed transport
Open flatbed or multi-car carrier is the standard and cheapest option. Enclosed trailers cost 30–60% more and are worth it for classics, exotics, and anything with fresh paint. For a daily driver, open transport is what every dealership and auction house uses.
How to get an accurate quote
Have five facts ready: pickup ZIP, delivery ZIP, vehicle year/make/model, whether it runs and rolls, and your date flexibility. Non-running vehicles cost $75–$150 more (winch loading). Flexible dates can cut the price 10–20% because the carrier can fit you into an existing route.
What's Included
- Flat-rate quotes for 100+ mile moves
- Enclosed transport available for classics/exotics
- Door-to-door delivery scheduling
- Insurance covered in transit