Hey Folks - Trying to convince my mother (65yrs) not to drive from SW Fla to Md in April. I think we get a discount from intercity but anyone have any idea on cost? Or who to ask? She has a 2011 E 350 wagon ....

Thanks!

 

Whayes,

I'm in SWFLA, have family in Western MD who use Amtrak Auto Train. Leaves Sanford in the afternoon and in VA around 9am the next day. I have never used it myself but a buddy put his M/C on it a couple years ago and said it was a very easy trip.

 

Hey - Thanks for the response. Yes we have done that.

Actually looking to ship the car. Sorry if that wasnt clear...

 

paid 1k for GA to NYC

 

I paid 550 from Miami to Chicago.

 

I have a buddy who owns a transport company based out of West Palm beach. I can give you his number if you are interested.

 

Thanks all -

Martidamm - what company did you use?

BigZ - I would appreciate it. Would he go over to Naples?

 

whayes,


Intercity Lines will be glad to give you a 6speed rate on this move. Please let us know where in SW FL to where in MD and we will shoot you over a price on this move.

 

Will check and let you know.

 

i'll do it for free if you fly me down to FL plus gas, big gulps, and burritos.

 

Thanks

Naples, Fl to Bethesda MD

I cannot PM so email me at webbhayes AT yahoo Dot com if you need more detail

 

Coupla items....

I paid about $350 to move mine from MN to Philly..... dirt cheap. Besides formal companies that move cars, there is a huge network of independents out there who will move for low prices if you are flexible.

These indys work with car dealers and when they pull into a town, they call the local dealers asking for a load say "going east". Then the bidding begins. If you don't care about an exact delivery day, an open trailer, and can select a delivery location near an interstate exit, then you can get the price way down. I had mine delivered to the parking lot of the King of Prussia mall where a few interstates intersect.

To find one, contact a friendly car dealer and ask them for help.

Oh, and a simple rule of thumb for a nice covered hauler is about $1 per mile although that is on the high side.

Peace
Bruce in Philly

 

Bruce - Great info, thanks

 

Believe it or not FedEx was $900 in covered truck from Chicago to Connecticut.

 

I paid half that to ship a couple of sport buckets with FedEx from Cincinnati to Houston.