St Paul, MN Car Shipping: 2026 Costs & Routes

Our team has been in the car shipping industry for a long time. We worked for some of the largest brokers and knew there was a better way to do things.

So we set out to create a company that would be different. We want to walk you through how the process works and we guarantee to match any price you hear from a competitor.

We're a scrappy team that looks forward to earning your business.

See our Vehicle Shipping Tips for more details about how to prepare your vehicle for shipping. For St Paul shipments, you'll want to remove any toll pass (especially important for Minnesota toll roads), secure a vehicle key for carrier access, and remove fragile items and exterior accessories that could be damaged in transit. Our digital vehicle inspections at pickup ensure your car's condition is documented before it leaves the Twin Cities area.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping to or from St Paul. All carriers on our network are FMCSA-licensed and required to carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance. We verify that each carrier's insurance policy is valid and in good standing throughout your shipment, so you can have peace of mind knowing your vehicle is protected during transport to or from the Twin Cities area.

The sooner, the better. We recommend scheduling your St Paul car pickup at least two weeks in advance, though posting your shipment immediately gives carriers the best opportunity to bundle your vehicle with others heading to or from the Twin Cities area. With our 95% carrier securement rate, early scheduling in St Paul typically means faster assignment and pickup within your requested timeframe.

We accept all forms of payment. We can arrange credit cards or arrange for you to pay the carrier directly through cash/certified check. We even accept payment via Cash/Zelle/Venmo.

Your shipment with SAKAEM includes up to 100 lbs of personal items or household goods stored in the trunk area or secured below the window line. If your shipment includes ocean transit (Hawaii shipments), your vehicle must be emptied of all items. SAKAEM and your assigned carrier are not responsible for personal items left inside your vehicle. See our Auto Transport Process Article for more details.

A designated (adult) must be present at pickup and delivery. This designated person plays an important role in the shipping process including documenting the state of the vehicle and signing the Bill of Lading, which acts as a receipt of the vehicle's condition.

Enclosed transport costs at least 50% more than open trailers, but it's the smart choice for high-value vehicles like classics or custom-painted cars that need protection from road debris and Minnesota's harsh weather. St Paul's winter conditions—snow, salt, and ice—make enclosed transport especially valuable for preserving your vehicle's finish. Open transport works well for standard vehicles and is our most popular option, with Sakaem's AI-verified pricing ensuring you get transparent, competitive rates either way.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service in St Paul. At booking, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses within the St Paul area, and our carriers will work to pick up and deliver your vehicle directly to those locations. If there are any access restrictions or safety concerns specific to your St Paul address, your carrier will contact you to arrange an alternative nearby location, such as a parking lot or gas station. With our real-time tracking and dedicated support, you'll have visibility throughout the entire process.

We transport sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, electric vehicles, vans and motorcycles across all 48 continental states + Hawaii. Our services even provide shipment for golf carts, ATVs, or RVs. We can ship vehicles that don't run so long as the vehicle can roll, brake, and steer, and that you can provide the carrier with a key to the vehicle. The only exception is boats, which we do not transport.

Visit SAKAEM Logistics' FAQ page to learn more about car shipping!