boat-shipping

How Much Does It Cost to Transport a Boat Interstate? 2026 Cost Data & Averages

How Much Does It Cost to Transport a Boat Interstate? (2026) Transporting a boat interstate costs $1.50 to $3.50 per mile on a short haul under 500 miles and $0.70 to $1.50 per mile on a long haul over 1,500 miles in 2026, which works out to roughly $400 to $3,500 for a standard 20-30 ft boat on its own trailer. Oversize boats wider than 12 ft of beam jump to $1,500 to $15,000 once permits and escort vehicles are added, and yachts over 40 ft routinely bill $10,000 to $50,000 coast-to-coast. Run your exact length, beam, and route through the Boat Shipping Cost Calculator(/auto/boat-shipping-cost-calculator) to estimate yours before you call a single hauler. Two summers ago I helped move a 26 ft cabin cruiser from Tampa, Florida to a lake outside Chicago — about 1,180 miles. The broker's opening quote was $1,900, but the boat's 9 ft 2 in...