Montreal to Ottawa Car Shipping
Montreal to Ottawa is a short route, but there are still good reasons to ship rather than drive. Here is what the process looks like.
The Montreal to Ottawa Route
The route covers roughly 200 kilometres. Montreal to Ottawa is one of the shortest car shipping routes available, crossing from Quebec into Ontario. This route makes sense when you are relocating between cities, shipping a purchased vehicle, or moving a second car. If moving from Quebec to Ontario, you switch from the SAAQ to private Ontario insurance.
How Montreal to Ottawa Car Shipping Works
A quick interprovincial lane built for government fleet moves, dealer transfers, and business logistics.
Request a Quote
Tell us where your vehicle is going and we'll prepare a fixed, all-inclusive shipping quote.
Receive Your Quote
Review your price, choose your preferred schedule, and confirm your shipment when you're ready.
Pickup & Inspection
At pickup, the driver inspects your car, photographs every panel, and you both sign a Bill of Lading documenting the vehicle's condition.
Vehicle is Shipped
Your car is loaded, secured, and shipped to Ottawa. Track your vehicle through AutomovesONE from pickup to delivery.
Delivery
At delivery, the driver does another inspection and you compare the car to the pickup documentation before signing off.
Montreal to Ottawa Car Shipping Cost
Drop-off-to-drop-off open transport from Montreal to Ottawa averages around $250. Door-to-door service adds approximately $200. Enclosed transport adds approximately $200 for drop-off service or $600 for door-to-door delivery.
- Automoves does not charge extra for SUVs.
- SUVs ship at the same rate as standard sedans on this route.
- Pickup trucks may be priced differently due to their larger dimensions and transport requirements.
These are average prices only. Your final quote may vary depending on scheduling, carrier availability, seasonality, and current market demand.
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Get Instant PricingMontreal to Ottawa Shipping Timeline
Transit time from Montreal to Ottawa is approximately 2-8 days. This depends on the carrier's route schedule, how many stops are along the corridor, and weather conditions.
Services Available in Ottawa
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Open vs Enclosed Car Transport: Montreal to Ottawa
Open transport is the standard and most affordable option for Montreal to Ottawa. This is a relatively short route, so the exposure window is minimal. Enclosed is available for high-value vehicles but most customers on this corridor choose open.
Insurance and Registration: Montreal to Ottawa
If you are relocating from Montreal to Ottawa, you will need to update your auto insurance. Montreal uses the SAAQ. Ottawa uses private insurers. Re-register and insure after establishing residency.
Ship Your Car From Montreal to Ottawa
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Get Instant PricingQuestions About Car Shipping
No. SUVs ship at the same rate as sedans. Pickup trucks may be priced differently due to their dimensions.
Yes. Automoves handles non-running vehicles with winch loading. Let the carrier know the vehicle's condition when you book so the right equipment is dispatched.
Yes. You can choose door-to-door or drop-off-to-drop-off service. Door-to-door adds approximately $200 to the base price.
Yes. Automoves runs this corridor in both directions with comparable pricing and service.