Tampa Bay and the Gulf Coast to Key West
Shipping a car from Tampa Bay or anywhere on Florida’s Gulf Coast to Key West? In-N-Out Keys, a veteran-owned, family-operated direct carrier for all of Florida, picks up from Wesley Chapel to Naples and delivers across the entire Florida Keys.
Tampa Bay and the Gulf Coast to the Keys
The drive from Tampa to Key West runs roughly 400 miles: south on I-75 past Sarasota and Fort Myers, across the state on Alligator Alley or the Tamiami Trail, down through Florida City, and onto the 113 miles of the Overseas Highway. It is a long day behind the wheel, and a lot of wear on a car you may want in good shape when you arrive. We haul it for you, door to door.
Why the Gulf Coast needs a wider service area
Here is something most shipping sites will not tell you: far fewer car haulers run Florida’s west coast to the Keys than run the east coast. Most Keys-bound trucks come down I-95 through Miami. On the Gulf side, a carrier that only works one city can wait a long time to fill a load headed south. That is why we treat the whole Gulf Coast, from Wesley Chapel and Pasco County down to Naples, as one service region. Pulling pickups from across that stretch is how we keep Gulf Coast loads moving toward the Keys.
We will not promise a pickup date we cannot keep. What we can promise is a straight answer about your window, because as a direct carrier for all of Florida we plan these in-state runs ourselves instead of posting your car to a load board and hoping someone bites.
Where we pick up
| Area | Cities and communities |
|---|---|
| North Tampa and Pasco | Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, Zephyrhills, New Port Richey, Lutz. See our Wesley Chapel page. |
| Tampa and Hillsborough | Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Apollo Beach, Plant City |
| Pinellas | St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, the beaches |
| Manatee and Sarasota | Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Venice, North Port |
| Charlotte, Lee and Collier | Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Naples. See our Fort Myers and Naples page. |
St. Petersburg and Clearwater
Pinellas pickups often mean condos, gated communities, and beach towns with tight streets. Tell us about gate codes, garage clearance, and where a hauler can safely stop. If a big truck cannot reach the door, we will agree on a nearby meeting spot with you in advance.
Bradenton and Sarasota
Many of our Sarasota and Bradenton customers are seasonal residents who split time between the Gulf Coast and the Keys, or retirees sending a second car south. Planning a winter move? Our seasonal shipping page has timing tips.
Where we deliver
We deliver to Key West and everywhere in between, serving the entire Florida Keys: Key Largo, Islamorada, Duck Key, Big Pine Key, Summerland and Cudjoe, and Stock Island. Going the other way? See Key West to mainland Florida car shipping.
What it typically costs
Rates on the Gulf Coast run a little differently from our overall Florida Keys ranges. Shipping between the Tampa area and Key West, in either direction, typically starts around $650 for a standard car on an open trailer, and Sarasota and Bradenton start around the same. Fort Myers and Naples usually start a bit lower than Tampa, while Wesley Chapel and Pasco run a little higher because of their location. Timing matters most: the more flexible your pickup window, the better our chance of getting you one of the lower rates. These are estimates, not quotes. Enclosed transport, larger vehicles, and Key West or Lower Keys deliveries can add to the number. Your quote is based on your exact addresses, vehicle, and timing.
Dealers we ship for
Dealer moves are a big part of our Gulf Coast and Keys work. We regularly handle dealer trades and deliveries for the Keys Auto Center stores in Key West: Key West Chevrolet on North Roosevelt Boulevard, plus Key West Toyota and Key West Ford at the Keys Auto Center campus at 1618 North Roosevelt. On the Gulf Coast, we regularly deliver dealer trades to Sarasota Toyota. If you run a dealership and need cars moved between the Gulf Coast and the Keys, see our Florida dealer trade page.
Open, enclosed, and special vehicles
Most cars ride on an open hauler. For a classic, exotic, or high-value car, see our exotic and classic car shipping page and our open versus enclosed guide. We also move motorcycles and golf carts.
How payment works
Every carrier accepts COD, but not every carrier takes billed payments, so paying on delivery lets us line up the best carrier for your route. Learn more on our pay on delivery page.
How it works
- Request a quote with pickup and delivery addresses, vehicle, and timing.
- Tell us about the car: does it run, any modifications or low clearance.
- Get a pickup window and name the person handing off the keys.
- Inspection and loading, documented on the bill of lading.
- Delivery in the Keys, inspection, and payment on delivery.
Questions? Contact us or call (754) 714-2439.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Tampa from Key West by car?
Roughly 400 miles, most of it on I-75 and then the Overseas Highway.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Tampa to Key West?
Shipping between the Tampa area and Key West typically starts around $650 for a standard car on an open trailer, in either direction. That is an estimate. Rates depend heavily on timing, and a flexible pickup window gets the lower rates.
Why can pickup take longer on the Gulf Coast?
Fewer car haulers run Florida’s west coast to the Keys than the east coast. We cover the whole Gulf Coast as one region to keep loads moving, and we will give you a realistic window up front.
Do you pick up in Wesley Chapel, Sarasota, and Naples?
Yes. We cover the Gulf Coast from Wesley Chapel and Pasco County down through Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Bradenton, Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Naples.
Do you deliver anywhere in the Keys?
Yes. We serve the entire Florida Keys, from Key Largo to Key West.
How does payment work?
Every carrier accepts COD, but not every carrier takes billed payments, so paying on delivery lets us line up the best carrier for your route.
Related pages
- Fort Myers and Naples to the Keys
- Wesley Chapel and Pasco to the Keys
- Shipping cost guide
- Pay on delivery
- Key West to mainland Florida
- Car shipping to Key West
- Exotic and classic cars
- Motorcycle shipping
- Contact us
- Request a free quote
In-N-Out Keys LLC · USDOT 4120018 · MC 1583555 · Veteran-owned and family-operated · Interstate carrier and broker, and a direct carrier for all of Florida · Serving the entire Florida Keys · (754) 714-2439
