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Ottawa to Toronto Car Shipping

Ottawa to Toronto is a short route, but there are still good reasons to ship rather than drive. Here is what the process looks like.

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Route Description

The Ottawa to Toronto Route

The route covers roughly 450 kilometres. Ottawa to Toronto runs along the 401, entirely within Ontario. It is a short, high-frequency route. Government employees, students, and families moving between the national capital and the GTA are the primary customers. No insurance change is required since both cities are in Ontario.

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How Ottawa to Toronto Car Shipping Works

One of our quickest Ontario lanes, with frequent carrier runs between the capital and the GTA.

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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 Toronto. 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.

Vehicle being loaded into an enclosed carrier
Costs & Pricing

Ottawa to Toronto Car Shipping Cost

Drop-off-to-drop-off open transport from Ottawa to Toronto averages around $450. 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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Costs & Timelines

Ottawa to Toronto Shipping Timeline

Transit time from Ottawa to Toronto is approximately 2-7 days. This depends on the carrier's route schedule, how many stops are along the corridor, and weather conditions.

01 Pickup Ottawa
02 In Transit 450 km
03 Delivery Toronto
Costs & Timelines

Open vs Enclosed Car Transport: Ottawa to Toronto

Open transport is the standard and most affordable option for Ottawa to Toronto. 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.

Open car carrier loaded with vehicles

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Questions 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.

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