Car Shipping from Mesa, AZ to Seattle, WA

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Distance
1,370 mi
Transit Time
3-5 days
Estimated Cost
$800–$1100
Major Hub

Shipping from Mesa, AZ

Mesa is the eastern anchor of the Phoenix metro and carriers treat it as Phoenix for all practical purposes. I-60 runs through Mesa heading east toward Globe and connects to the broader Phoenix freeway system at I-10 and the Loop 202. Manheim Phoenix is located in Tolleson on the west side of the metro at 201 North 83rd Avenue, and ADESA has a location in Chandler just south of Mesa. IAA and Copart both have Phoenix area facilities. The dealer market across Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, and the East Valley is substantial. Carriers running the I-10 corridor between California and Texas, and the I-17 and I-40 corridors heading north, have constant business in this metro.

Pickups in Mesa run 1 to 3 days most of the time. The Phoenix metro is one of the most active auto transport markets in the Southwest and Mesa sits right in the middle of the action. Summer is the one wrinkle. Triple digit heat from June through August causes some carriers to adjust their schedules and run shorter days. It does not stop pickups but it can add a day. The other thing to know about Mesa specifically is that some of its residential neighborhoods, especially near the older city center, have lower clearance bridges or tighter streets. A short meetup is occasionally requested but rarely needed. Get a quote to see current availability.

High Volume

Arriving in Seattle, WA

Seattle is a solid auto transport market with a geographic reality that matters. It is in the top left corner of the continental US. That means carriers heading here are usually at the end of a run and need to turn around and head back south or east. The Port of Seattle handles vehicle imports and Manheim has a location in the area. The dealer market across Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, and the surrounding suburbs is healthy. I-5 is the main artery connecting Seattle to Portland and LA to the south, and I-90 is the primary eastern route heading toward Spokane and eventually the Midwest. It is an active market, just not quite the crossroads that cities further south and east enjoy.

Delivering to Seattle is active on the I-5 southbound to northbound return runs. Carriers who just dropped cars in Portland often pick up in Seattle before heading south again. Delivery from California is frequent and well serviced. Coming in from the east on I-90 takes a bit more coordination but it gets done regularly. Plan for 3 to 5 days on most routes.

Pricing on This Route

Shipping a standard sedan from Mesa to Seattle on open carrier currently estimates between $800 and $1100. That is based on the 1,370-mile distance and current market conditions.

Mesa prices are essentially Phoenix prices. This is one of the most competitive auto transport markets in the country. Lanes to Los Angeles, San Diego, Dallas, and Denver are extremely active. Winter snowbird season from November through April keeps carrier volume high in both directions. Summer pricing can tick up slightly because some carriers avoid the desert heat runs, but the market stays competitive. You are not paying a suburb premium here the way you might in other metros. Get a quote to see your exact price.

Seattle runs slightly above the national average. The corner positioning means carriers are not passing through on their way somewhere else, they are specifically routing to or from the Pacific Northwest. That adds a small premium versus interior cities. The I-5 corridor to and from California is the most competitive lane. Routes to the Midwest run longer and slightly higher in cost because of the distance and mountain crossings. Get a quote for your specific route.

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