Vermont to Wisconsin car shipping
Shipping a car from Vermont to Wisconsin costs roughly $1,100–$1,250 and takes 4–5 days over 1,001 road miles (Burlington to Milwaukee). Below is what moves that number, and how to get real quotes for this lane.
| Vehicle & trailer | Price | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan, open trailer | $1,100–$1,250 | 4–5 days |
| SUV or crossover, open | $1,180–$1,340 | 4–5 days |
| Any vehicle, enclosed | $1,480–$1,680 | 4–5 days |
Estimates from distance and vehicle type. Actual price depends on how busy the lane is the week you ship.
When to ship it
Prices on this lane move with the national calendar rather than with any one migration — summer moves and the new-year rush are the busy stretches.
| Month | Sedan, open trailer | vs year-round |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1,210–$1,380 | +10% |
| March | $1,100–$1,250 | level |
| May | $1,100–$1,250 | level |
| July | $1,230–$1,400 | +12% |
| October | $1,100–$1,250 | level |
Indicative only. Fuel is indexed to the U.S. weekly retail diesel average, last read 2026-09-07.
What drives the price on this lane
- Distance. 1,001 miles puts this lane at about $1.17 a mile. Past 1,200 miles the per-mile rate keeps dropping but driver hours start to bind — the run needs rest stops, and a carrier will hold for a second or third car before rolling.
- Season. January and the summer months are the national peaks. Outside them this lane prices steadily, and booking a week ahead beats negotiating — a load posted with lead time gets picked up by a truck already heading that way. An east-west run, so weather matters less than mountain passes in winter.
- Direction. Wisconsin is a dense freight market, so a carrier delivering here can reload quickly and does not need the trip to pay for the run back. This direction usually prices a little under Wisconsin to Vermont.
- Trailer. Enclosed protects from weather and road debris and costs about 34% more here ($1,480–$1,680). The premium grows with distance — an enclosed trailer carries fewer cars, so the longer the run the more deck revenue the carrier gives up. Worth it for low-clearance, classic or high-value cars; rarely worth it otherwise.
- Condition. A car that does not run needs a winch at both ends and adds about $200. Tell the broker up front — a driver who finds out at pickup can refuse the load.
Pickup and delivery on this lane
The companies that run Vermont to Wisconsin are registered in these cities. A carrier based near either end is the one most likely to already be heading your way, which is what makes the difference between a quote and a quote you can actually book.
Picking up around Vermont
- Groton1
- Manchester Center1
- Orleans1
- St Johnsbury1
- Stowe1
- Windsor1
Delivering around Wisconsin
- Milwaukee3
- La Crosse2
- Marshfield2
- Bay City1
- Bristol1
- Brooklyn1
- Columbus1
- De Soto1
- Delavan1
- Eden1
Counts are companies with active FMCSA authority registered in each city.
Licensed companies based in Vermont
6 companies with active FMCSA authority are registered in Vermont.
- TRANSPORT AUTO DELIVERY LLCSTOWE, VT · broker · bonded
- BRINK'S AUTO TRANSPORTST JOHNSBURY, VT · carrier
- D & D AUTO TRANSPORTGROTON, VT · carrier
- GREEN MOUNTAIN AUTO CARRIERS, INC.WINDSOR, VT · carrier
- LONGHAUL AUTO TRANSPORT LLCMANCHESTER CENTER, VT · carrier
- NORTHEAST AUTO TRANSPORT LLCORLEANS, VT · carrier
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Vermont to Wisconsin: common questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Vermont to Wisconsin?+
Expect $1,100 to $1,250 for a running sedan on an open trailer. An SUV on the same lane runs about $1,180–$1,340, and an enclosed trailer about $1,480–$1,680.
How long does it take to ship a car from Vermont to Wisconsin?+
About 4 to 5 days in transit over 1,001 miles, plus one to three days to schedule pickup after you book.
Can the carrier pick up and deliver to my door?+
Yes on almost every lane. The truck gets as close as it legally and physically can — on a narrow residential street the driver will ask you to meet at a nearby lot.
How do I ship my car from Vermont to Wisconsin?+
Give the two ZIP codes and what you drive, and the request goes to a panel of licensed companies at once instead of you calling down a list. They quote, you compare side by side, and you deal directly with whoever you pick — we take no commission and nobody gets your number until you hand it over. You do not travel with the car: the driver collects it, you both sign an inspection report, and the same happens at the far end.
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Where is the car going?
Two ZIP codes. No account, no obligation.
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