Ship a car from Montreal to Vancouver
Do you need to move a vehicle from Montreal to Vancouver? You don’t have to make the long drive yourself.
Montreal to Vancouver.
4,800 kilometres.
Fifty hours of driving if you don’t even stop for a potty break. Which you will. Because you’re human.
Welcome to the club of people who looked at that distance and thought, “there’s gotta be a better way.” There is. Ship your car instead of putting yourself through what amounts to a cross-country endurance test.
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The reality of driving across Canada
Here’s what actually happens when people try this drive. Day one feels like an adventure. By day three, somewhere around Thunder Bay, the romance wears off. Day four? You’re counting Saskatchewan wheat fields just to stay awake. The Trans-Canada Highway becomes your whole world. Every rest stop? Identical. Your back hurts. Your playlist ran out of songs two provinces ago. For the record, we’re not saying don’t explore Canada. Just that moving your car shouldn’t require a week of your life you won’t get back. Reindeer Logistics ships vehicles from Montreal to Vancouver every week. Over 50,000 vehicles moved across Canada so far. We know this route. More importantly, we know why you’re looking for alternatives to driving it yourself.
What this actually costs you
Look, most people think driving is free.
It’s not. Not even close.
Do the math with us here. Gas across five provinces, that’s gonna add up fast. Four nights in hotels. Maybe five. Unless you’re planning to sleep in your car (please don’t). Restaurants. Because you can’t survive on gas station sandwiches for a week. Trust us on that one. Time off work. The wear on your car. Nearly 5,000 kilometres worth.
Then there’s the stuff you can’t put a price on. Winter driving through Northern Ontario? Terrifying. Construction delays. Hours and hours of ‘em. Wildlife on the highway at dusk. You don’t wanna meet a moose at 100 km/h. Missing whatever you had planned for that week.
Granted, some people love long drives. If that’s you, fantastic. Really. But if you’re reading this? You’re probably not one of them.
Our shipping process (the real version)
Free quote,
no games
You give us basic info. Vehicle type. Pickup location in Montreal. Drop-off in Vancouver. When you need it moved. Takes under a minute. Maybe two if you're slow. (Kidding. Sort of.) We give you a price. That price? It doesn't mysteriously change later. No "forgot to mention" fees. No surprises when your car shows up. The number we tell you is the number. Period.
One person handles everything
Here's the deal. When you ship with us, you get one relocation coordinator.
One person.
Their only job? Make sure your car gets from Montreal to Vancouver without you having to think about it. Not a rotating cast of customer service reps who don't know anything about your shipment. One person. With a name. And a direct phone number that actually works. Novel concept, right?
They handle everything. Pickup arrangements. Delivery scheduling. Updates during transit. Questions at midnight because you can't sleep wondering where your car is? They got you (well, actually it’s our 24/7 emergency line).
Inspection that actually protects you
Before your car leaves Montreal, we inspect every inch. Together. You see any existing scratches? We document it. That tiny door ding from the grocery store parking lot? Written down. Both parties sign off. Done.
Why obsess over this?
Look, we've seen what happens when companies get sloppy with documentation. Cars arrive. There's damage. Suddenly nobody can prove when it happened. That sick feeling in your stomach when you realize you can't prove anything? We prevent that. Same detailed inspection when your car arrives in Vancouver. In daylight. Always in daylight. So you can actually see everything. Clear as day.
Getting your car ready
This stuff matters. Even though it seems basic.
Clean it. We know, we know. But we can't inspect a car covered in Montreal winter grime and salt.
Quarter tank of gas maximum. Enough to drive on and off the truck. That's all you need. Extra weight costs extra money anyway.
Alarm off. Three days of an alarm going off equals dead battery. Nobody wants that headache.
Antennas down. They snap off easier than you'd think at highway speeds. Learned that one the hard way.
Loose stuff removed. Bike racks. Cargo boxes. Whatever isn't bolted down permanently. Off.
Extra keys ready. The driver needs them. Find them now. Not on pickup morning when everyone's waiting.
Electric vehicle? Charge it to 80%. Throw the charging cable inside. Done.
Open vs enclosed transport (translated)
People get confused by this all the time. Let us simplify it.
Both get your car there safely. Promise.
Open vehicle carriers
Those big trucks you see on highways. The ones carrying 8 to 10 vehicles. Your car’s exposed to weather and road conditions. Rain, snow, the works. But here's the thing, this is how basically every new car gets delivered to dealerships. Every. Single. One. If it is safe enough for brand new vehicles? It's safe enough for yours.
Enclosed vehicle carriers
Your car goes inside what's basically a giant trailer. Four walls. Roof. Completely protected from everything. Rain, snow, road debris, even dust. Nothing touches it. Costs more? Yeah. Worth it for something special? That's your call.
The timeline question
Montreal to Vancouver takes time. Anyone who tells you differently is lying. Or trying to sell you something. Or both.
You are looking at 5 to 7 business days. Typically.
Could be faster in perfect conditions. Might be slower if there’s a blizzard in the Rockies. Or construction through the prairies, which happens more than you’d think. Welcome to Canada.
What matters? We tell you what’s happening. Weather delay? You know. Running ahead of schedule? You know that too. Your relocation coordinator keeps you updated. Because wondering where your car is for a week? Not acceptable. Not even close.
Weather and your vehicle
Canadian weather doesn’t care about your shipping schedule.
Not even a little bit.
Your car might leave Montreal in a September heat wave. Arrive in Vancouver during November rain. Or leave in minus-thirty, we’ve seen it happen, and hit an unseasonable warm spell in Alberta. Chinooks are weird like that.
Check your fluids before shipping. All of ‘em. Antifreeze levels especially. Your vehicle needs to handle whatever Canada throws at it during transport. And Canada? It can throw a lot.
What makes Reindeer Logistics different?
Been doing this for nearly 30 years. We’re a member of the Canadian Association of Movers. Moved over 500,000 vehicles total.
But you don’t care about our resume. You care about your car arriving safe. In one piece. On time.
So here’s what actually matters. We answer the phone when you call. Not eventually. Not after 14 menu options and, “your call is important to us,” on repeat. Actually answer it. Like, a human picks up. And helps you. Immediately.
Updates? You get ‘em without having to chase us down. Real ones. Useful ones. Not generic “in transit” messages that mean nothing.
Door-to-door service if you want it. Because driving to a terminal defeats the whole purpose of not driving. Doesn’t it?
Licensed and insured carriers. Every time. No exceptions. We verify insurance. Then we verify it again. Because your car matters.
Your car shows up when we say it will. In the condition it left. Simple as that.
Making the decision
Shipping your car from Montreal to Vancouver isn’t cheap. Let’s be honest.
But neither is driving it yourself when you actually add everything up. Really add it up. Not just the gas.
What’s a week of your life worth? The stress of driving through five provinces? The miles on your vehicle? Winter driving through the mountains? That can be terrifying. And we mean terrifying.
Only you know what fits you.
Still on the fence? Get a quote. It’s Free. Takes less than 60seconds. No phone calls unless you want ‘em. See the actual cost. Then decide. At least then you’ll know.
Ready to ship?
Alright. You’ve read this far. You are probably sick of thinking about logistics. You just want your car moved. Without the hassle.
We get it. Really.
Here is what happens next. Get your free quote. Talk to a real person, and we mean a real actual person, about your specific situation. Book your shipment. Then go live your life while we handle the boring part. Getting your car across the country.
Your vehicle gets from Montreal to Vancouver. Safely. You get there however you want. Plane, train, taking your sweet old time. Whatever. Everyone wins. That is the whole point.
What have you got to lose?
Contact us today. Lets get your car moved without the 50-hour drive through every kind of Canadian weather imaginable. Because trust me, you’ll see it all on that drive. All of it.
Bottom line: You deserve better than a week of your life spent on the Trans-Canada Highway. Ship your car. Skip the drive.
Why choose us
At Reindeer, we have over 20 years of experience handling Canadian car shipments, including long-distance moves. We’re also a proud member of the Canadian Association of Movers.
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real.
When you work with Reindeer Logistics you will never encounter a maze of computer recordings or an automated telephone system. No matter when you call, you will talk with a real, live person who is trained to guide you through the auto relocation process.
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personal.
All our customers are assigned a relocation coordinator whose main objective is to anticipate and accommodate your every need. Your coordinator will be dedicated to you from pick up to delivery, ensuring that your car is where you want it, when you want it.
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service.
Reindeer’s commitment to constant product and service improvement is the ultimate demonstration of our promise of delivery, quality, predictability and status.