Auto Transport in Ames, IA
Door-to-door car shipping to and from Ames. Open and enclosed carriers, priced on real road distance from ZIP 50010 and confirmed by an advisor before dispatch.
- ◆ Pickup at any Ames address: home, office, dealership or lot
- ◆ Enclosed transport on every Ames lane
- ◆ Winch-equipped carriers for non-running vehicles
- ◆ Dispatch without a scratch, or your money back
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Car Shipping in Ames
Ames is the 8th-largest city in Iowa with roughly 69,026 residents, and ExecuShip moves vehicles in and out of it all year. Service is door to door at a residence, office, dealership, storage facility or auction yard. Pickup covers every ZIP in the city, including 50010, 50011, 50012, 50013, 50014.
Every Ames estimate is built the same way: the road distance between your pickup and delivery ZIPs, priced in tiers that get cheaper per mile on longer runs, plus a $195 base and any vehicle-class adjustment. That covers door-to-door service, carrier vetting and your advisor. Estimates reflect open-carrier, door-to-door service. Enclosed transport adds a flat $500. Final rate confirmed before dispatch.
Vehicles we move through Ames
- Everyday cars, crossovers, pickups and minivans on open carriers
- Collector, exotic and low-clearance cars in enclosed trailers with lift gates
- Motorcycles on wheel chocks with frame straps
- Non-starters loaded by winch
- Dealership purchases, auction wins and fleet units
Pickup logistics
Auto carriers run close to 80 feet. On most Ames streets the driver comes to the door. Where a street is too tight, a canopy is too low, or a community gate restricts trucks, the driver calls the day before and arranges a nearby lot. That is normal and the price does not change.
Lane pricing
Rates from Ames
Open-carrier estimates from Ames, IA to major hubs. Enclosed adds a flat $500.
| Destination | Distance | Transit | Open | Enclosed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 360 mi | 1 to 2 days | $573 | $1,073 | Reserve |
| Denver, CO | 725 mi | 2 to 3 days | $860 | $1,360 | Reserve |
| Dallas, TX | 781 mi | 2 to 3 days | $894 | $1,394 | Reserve |
| Atlanta, GA | 893 mi | 2 to 3 days | $964 | $1,464 | Reserve |
| Houston, TX | 1,005 mi | 2 to 3 days | $1,033 | $1,533 | Reserve |
| New York, NY | 1,202 mi | 3 to 5 days | $1,155 | $1,655 | Reserve |
| Orlando, FL | 1,366 mi | 3 to 5 days | $1,257 | $1,757 | Reserve |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,372 mi | 3 to 5 days | $1,261 | $1,761 | Reserve |
Estimates reflect open-carrier, door-to-door service. Enclosed transport adds a flat $500. Final rate confirmed before dispatch.
How it works
Shipping from Ames
From rate to delivery with the same transportation advisor on your file. Your card is not touched until a carrier has been assigned.
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Get your rate
Enter two ZIP codes and your vehicle class. The estimator prices the real road distance and shows open and enclosed figures on screen.
II
Book
A transportation advisor confirms the details and your preferred pickup window. Nothing is charged yet.
III
Dispatch
We assign your vehicle to a vetted carrier with verified cargo coverage and send you the driver's details.
IV
Pickup
You get a call the day before. At pickup the driver walks the vehicle with you and notes its condition on the Bill of Lading, which you both sign.
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Delivery
A second call comes before arrival. You compare the vehicle against the pickup report, sign off, and settle the balance with the driver.
Nearby
Communities near Ames
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FAQ
Ames Auto Transport Questions
How much is car shipping from Ames, IA?
From Ames: Chicago, IL about $573; Denver, CO about $860; Dallas, TX about $894 on an open carrier. Enclosed adds a flat $500. The estimator prices your exact ZIP pair and vehicle class in a few seconds.
Will a carrier come to my address in Ames?
Any address in Ames and the surrounding area, ZIP 50010 included. Where a street cannot take an 80-foot carrier, the driver arranges a nearby lot by phone. The price does not change.
How far ahead should I book from Ames?
Two to three weeks of notice gets the best rate and the most pickup dates to choose from. Same-week requests are common, and expedited service is there for a date that is fixed.
Do you also serve Ankeny?
Yes. Ankeny is about 23 miles from Ames and sits on the same lanes, with the same pricing and the same door-to-door process. So does every other community in Iowa.
Can you move a car that does not run from Ames?
Yes. We dispatch a winch-equipped carrier. Tell us whether it rolls, steers and brakes so the right truck is sent the first time.
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Ship to or from Ames
Enter your ZIP codes for a rate on screen, or call and an advisor prices it while you are on the line.