Indiana to Florida Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for car shipping from Indiana to Florida is simple. Follow these key steps to ensure a smooth transit:

• Clean your car: Wash the exterior so any pre-existing scratches, dents, or damage are easy to spot and document before pickup.
• Document the condition: Take clear photos of all sides of your vehicle. This protects you in the unlikely event of a dispute.
• Remove personal items: Clear out all personal belongings from the interior. Most carriers are not insured to cover personal items left inside.
• Remove accessories: Take off any exterior add-ons like spoilers, bike racks, or roof boxes that could be damaged in transit.
• Remove your toll pass: Detach any E-ZPass, SunPass, or other toll transponders to avoid unwanted charges along the route.
• Check fluids and tire pressure: Make sure your vehicle is in good working order, but keep the fuel tank no more than a quarter full to reduce weight.
• Disable alarms: Let your carrier know how to handle your car alarm, or deactivate it to avoid disruptions during transport.
• Provide a working key: Make sure you have a copy of your key ready to hand off to the carrier at pickup.

For a full checklist, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. A little prep goes a long way in making your Indiana to Florida car shipment go smoothly!

Yes, your vehicle is insured when shipping from Indiana to Florida with Sherpa Auto Transport. Every carrier we work with is required to carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your car ever leaves Indiana, we verify that the carrier’s insurance policy is active and in good standing. We don’t just take their word for it — we confirm coverage for the full duration of your shipment to Florida.

All of our contracted carriers are also required to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This gives us an added layer of oversight and accountability to protect your vehicle.

We recommend reviewing your personal auto insurance policy as well. Some policies offer supplemental coverage during transport, which can give you extra peace of mind on the road from Indiana to Florida.

The sooner you book, the better. We recommend scheduling your pickup at least two weeks in advance — but if you can book earlier, do it. Here’s why:

• Carrier availability: The Indiana-to-Florida route is popular, but open spots fill up fast — especially in winter when snowbirds are heading south.
• Better pricing: Last-minute bookings often cost more. Booking early gives carriers time to bundle your vehicle with others heading the same way, which keeps costs down.
• Less stress: Locking in your shipment early means one less thing to worry about on moving day.

If your move is time-sensitive, Sherpa Auto Transport offers flexible scheduling to work around your timeline. Just keep in mind that the more lead time you give us, the smoother your experience will be.

No payment is due at the time of booking. We do require a payment method on file so that it is available to charge once a carrier is secured. We accept all major debit and credit cards, including Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express. The most convenient option is to pay for your shipment in full by credit card at the time a carrier is secured.

We also allow you to pay for your Initial Payment via credit or debit card and then pay the outstanding balance on delivery day via cash or a certified check made out to the carrier.

Your Sherpa shipment includes up to 100 lbs of personal items or household goods stored in the trunk area or secured below the window line. If you are shipping to or from a port or your shipment includes ocean transit, your vehicle must be emptied of all items. Sherpa and your assigned carrier cannot be responsible for personal items left inside the vehicle. See our Vehicle Shipping Tips for more details.

Yes. It is important that you, or another adult that you trust, is there for pickup and delivery of your vehicle. 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.

Open transport is the most popular and affordable option for shipping your car from Indiana to Florida. Your vehicle rides on an open-air trailer — the same type used to deliver new cars to dealerships. It’s safe, reliable, and the right choice for most standard vehicles.

Enclosed transport costs roughly 50% more than open transport, but it provides extra protection. Your car is shipped inside a covered trailer, shielded from road debris, weather, and dust along the Indiana to Florida route. It’s the best choice if you own a:

• Classic or antique car
• Luxury or exotic vehicle
• Car with a custom paint job or low ground clearance

For most everyday vehicles, open transport is the smarter, more cost-effective choice. If your car holds high monetary or sentimental value, the added cost of enclosed shipping is worth the peace of mind. Learn more in our open vs. enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for all shipments from Indiana to Florida. This is the most convenient way to ship your car — no need to drop it off at a terminal or travel out of your way.

Here’s how it works: when you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup address in Indiana and your delivery address in Florida. Your assigned carrier will come directly to those locations to load and unload your vehicle.

Keep in mind that carriers drive large trucks, so there may be occasional limitations. If a residential street or neighborhood is too narrow or has low-hanging trees, your driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby alternative — like a parking lot or gas station just around the corner. This is rare, but it’s good to know upfront.

The bottom line: door-to-door service saves you time and hassle, making your Indiana to Florida move as smooth as possible.

Many Auto Transport companies try to tease customers with lower rates, only to surprise you with “hidden costs” later. At Sherpa Auto Transport, we do things differently. We provide one locked-in price upfront and stick to it. If unexpected costs arise, we pay them out of our own pocket.

While we may not always be the cheapest option at first glance, our commitment to transparency and reliability offers exceptional value. As a premium service, we ensure an stress-free experience from start to finish.

We transport sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, vans and motorcycles across the nation, including service to Alaska and Hawaii. At this time, we do not service boats, golf carts, ATVs, or RVs. We can ship both operable and inoperable vehicles so long as the vehicle can roll, brake, and steer, and that you can provide the carrier with a key to the vehicle. We can also ship electric vehicles.

Visit Sherpa’s FAQ page to learn more about car shipping!