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British Columbia Car Shipping

A job in the Lower Mainland, a first year at UBC or UNBC, or a quieter retirement on the Island or in the Okanagan is why a lot of people end up in British Columbia. Whether you are moving to BC, leaving it, or buying a vehicle from a seller in another province, our car shipping services will move it to you safely.

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Popular Cities Automoves Serves in British Columbia

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Cranbrook Nearest drop-offCalgary 400 km Fort St John Nearest drop-offSexsmith 200 km Kamloops Nearest drop-offKamloops Within the city Kelowna Nearest drop-offKelowna Within the city Nanaimo Nearest drop-offSurrey N/A Prince George Nearest drop-offKamloops 525 km

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Moving a Car In or Out of British Columbia?

Here’s what to know before you book.

Shipping Your Car to British Columbia

Shipping Your Car to British Columbia

Your car is collected at your old address and delivered to your new one, so you do not need to be anywhere except home on delivery day. If you live somewhere a full transport truck cannot reach, the driver will call and arrange to meet you at a nearby spot instead.

Most vehicle transport into BC crosses the mountains, and spring and late summer are the busiest stretches on those routes, so book two to three weeks out if you can. What you pay is driven by the distance through the passes rather than by the size of your car. Most of these are single-vehicle moves, which we book as personal car shipping.

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Shipping Your Car Out of British Columbia

Shipping Your Car Out of British Columbia

Leaving BC takes longer than arriving, because your car is climbing into the mountains on a loaded truck. If you are moving between December and March, give yourself a week of slack and do not promise anyone a firm handover date at the far end.

Clean the car out before pickup, leave about a quarter tank of fuel, and take a few photos of the bodywork. It takes ten minutes and it makes the handover at the other end straightforward. Classics, convertibles and anything with paintwork you care about travel by enclosed car transport instead of an open deck.

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Seasonal Guide

Best Time to Book Vehicle Transport Services in British Columbia

From coastal highways to mountain passes, our experienced drivers know the best routes across British Columbia.

  1. April to June

    Clear passes and quieter schedules make this the smoothest window of the year, and rates sit below the summer peak.

  2. September to November

    Highways are still open and demand eases off. It is also the natural time to have winter tires fitted on arrival if you are anywhere inland.

  3. July to August

    Peak season, with the most carriers running and the widest choice of dates. Book about three weeks out, since short-notice slots go first.

  4. January to March

    The quietest stretch of the year and often the best value. Pass closures mean the delivery date works as a window rather than a fixed day.

British Columbia Car Shipping FAQs

How much does British Columbia car shipping cost?

As of 2026, average British Columbia car shipping costs range from about $750 for Kamloops to Calgary up to roughly $3,650 for Fort St John to Ottawa. Distance, vehicle size, open or enclosed transport and the time of year all move the figure, so request a quote for your exact route.

Why does Vancouver Island take so much longer?

The ferry. Victoria and Nanaimo run 21 to 26 days to Toronto against 12 to 16 from Vancouver, because the crossing has to fit around sailings.

Will mountain weather delay my delivery?

It can, between November and March. Avalanche control closes a pass for hours or days, which is why BC delivery dates are given as windows.

Can you ship a non-running, auction or salvage vehicle?

Yes. Non-running vehicles need a winch-equipped carrier, so flag it when you book. Automoves handles auction vehicle transport from dealer auctions and salvage car transport for written-off and insurance vehicles, alongside regular shipments.

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