Interlane moves vehicles between Houston, Texas and Montreal, Quebec with full insurance coverage from pickup to delivery, real-time shipment tracking, and both open and enclosed transport options to suit your vehicle and timeline. Whether you're relocating to Montreal or shipping a vehicle north from Texas, every step of this cross-border journey is managed by Interlane's own team — no middlemen, no guesswork.
Shipping your vehicle from Houston to Montreal typically costs between $2,485 – $6,448 CAD depending on service level and vehicle type. Standard transit time is approximately 8 days, with express options available for time-sensitive shipments. Customs documentation and insurance are included.
| Option | Low | Average | High | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,485 | $2,761 | $3,037 | Weekly departures | Residential pickup and delivery from Houston to Montreal | |
| $5,275 | $5,862 | $6,448 | Bi-weekly departures | Recommended for luxury, classic, or high-value vehicles |
Low
$2,485
Avg
$2,761
High
$3,037
Residential pickup and delivery from Houston to Montreal
Low
$5,275
Avg
$5,862
High
$6,448
Recommended for luxury, classic, or high-value vehicles
This corridor attracts a wide range of customers — families relocating from Houston to Montreal for work or family reasons, dealerships moving vehicle inventory between markets, corporate transferees with tight delivery windows, and online vehicle buyers who've purchased across the border. Interlane handles the shipment end-to-end, coordinating pickup, cross-border customs clearance, and final delivery without the customer needing to arrange anything separately.
The Houston to Montreal route covers roughly 2,900 kilometres from door to door, crossing several US states before reaching the Canadian border. From Houston, routes typically travel northeast through Texas on I-45 or I-69, moving through Louisiana and Mississippi before connecting northward through Tennessee and Kentucky on I-65, then into Ohio and across into New York State via I-90. The border crossing into Canada typically occurs at Lacolle, Quebec — one of the busiest land crossings on the Quebec–New York corridor — before the final run up to Montreal on Highway 15. The terrain shifts dramatically across this journey, from the Gulf Coast lowlands of Texas and Louisiana through the rolling Appalachian foothills of the mid-Atlantic states and into the dense urban approaches of Greater Montreal. Weather is a genuine transport variable on this corridor, particularly in winter when northern New York and southern Quebec regularly see significant snowfall. Interlane carries full insurance on every shipment, quotes transparently in CAD, and manages all customs documentation on both the US and Canadian sides of the border.
Use our shipping calculator to get an instant CAD quote for Houston to Montreal cross-border transport.
Confirm your booking, choose your service level, and lock in your pickup window — Interlane will coordinate all scheduling directly with you and confirm the logistics for both sides of the border.
Your vehicle is collected directly from your home, office, or dealership lot anywhere in the Houston metro area — whether you're in The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Katy, or central Houston near the 610 Loop — no drop-off to a terminal required.
When your vehicle reaches the Canada–US border at Lacolle, Quebec, Interlane manages all import and export documentation on both the American and Canadian sides, including CBSA clearance, so you never need to deal with the paperwork yourself.
Your vehicle is delivered directly to your address in Montreal — whether that's in Plateau-Mont-Royal, NDG, Verdun, Laval, or the South Shore — door-to-door, with no terminal pickup involved.
Use our shipping calculator to get an instant CAD quote for Houston to Montreal cross-border transport.
Confirm your booking, choose your service level, and lock in your pickup window — Interlane will coordinate all scheduling directly with you and confirm the logistics for both sides of the border.
Your vehicle is collected directly from your home, office, or dealership lot anywhere in the Houston metro area — whether you're in The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Katy, or central Houston near the 610 Loop — no drop-off to a terminal required.
When your vehicle reaches the Canada–US border at Lacolle, Quebec, Interlane manages all import and export documentation on both the American and Canadian sides, including CBSA clearance, so you never need to deal with the paperwork yourself.
Your vehicle is delivered directly to your address in Montreal — whether that's in Plateau-Mont-Royal, NDG, Verdun, Laval, or the South Shore — door-to-door, with no terminal pickup involved.
Canada–USA Border Expertise at Lacolle
Winter Corridor Readiness
Door-to-Door Delivery Across the Full Route
Transparent CAD Pricing — No Exchange Rate Surprises
Snowbird Seasonal Shipping on the Texas Corridor
Your car is dropped off at a designated shipping terminal and picked up at another terminal near the destination.
The shipping company picks up your car from your specified location and delivers it directly to the destination address via rail.
Your car is picked up at a designated address and dropped off at another address, typically your home or office.
Your car is transported in a covered truck or trailer, protecting it from weather, debris, and road conditions.
All Houston to Montreal vehicle shipments with Interlane are door-to-door. There is no terminal drop-off or pickup option on this cross-border corridor — your vehicle is collected from your Houston address and delivered directly to your Montreal destination, fully insured throughout the entire journey.
When your timeline is fixed — a corporate start date in Montreal, a dealership handover, or a personal deadline — Interlane's express service prioritises your vehicle's placement and moves it through the US interstate corridor and across the Lacolle border crossing with tighter scheduling and reduced wait time. This service is available door-to-door and is particularly valuable during peak seasonal periods when standard capacity fills quickly on the Quebec–Texas run.
The northern half of this route, particularly through upstate New York and into Quebec from late October through April, brings road salt, slush, and winter precipitation that open transport simply exposes your vehicle to. Interlane's enclosed transport keeps your car fully protected inside a covered carrier for the full length of the journey, making it the right choice for new vehicles, leased cars being returned in condition, or anything you'd rather not have arrive with road grime from three states.
Full-size SUVs — Suburbans, Expeditions, Sequoias, and three-row crossovers — are common on this corridor, particularly for families relocating from Houston to Montreal who are moving their primary family vehicle along with their household. Interlane loads SUVs on equipment configured for their height and weight, securing them properly for a run that spans Gulf Coast highways, mid-Atlantic interstates, and the final urban approach into Montreal on Highway 15.
Electric vehicles require careful handling at every stage, and on a cross-border shipment the stakes are higher — your EV needs to arrive at the border with enough charge for inspection and loaded securely to avoid any stress on the battery pack during the long haul north. Interlane ships EVs enclosed on this corridor, coordinating pickup and delivery to ensure the vehicle is in the right state of charge at customs clearance and arrives ready for Montreal's charging infrastructure without incident.
High-value vehicles — whether a late-model Mercedes-AMG, a Porsche, or a Range Rover moving with a corporate transferee from Houston — travel enclosed with Interlane on this route, shielded from road debris on the I-90 corridor and the salt-treated roads of winter Quebec. Every luxury shipment is fully insured and handled by an Interlane team that understands the difference between moving a commodity vehicle and transporting something that carries real financial and personal significance.
Classic and antique vehicles on the Houston to Montreal run need enclosed transport and careful loading given their age, originality, and often irreplaceable bodywork and finish. Interlane uses soft-tie securing methods on enclosed carriers to keep your classic secure without contact with wheel wells or undercarriage components, and we manage the cross-border documentation carefully — ensuring the vehicle's declared value and import classification are handled correctly at the Lacolle crossing.
Not sure which car shipping option is right for you? Our team is available 24/7 to answer your questions about routes, costs, and delivery times. Give us a call or send us a message — we’re happy to help.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Houston to Montreal?
The cost of shipping a vehicle from Houston to Montreal typically ranges from $2,485 to $6,448 CAD depending on vehicle type, service level, and time of year. Open transport sits at the lower end of that range, while enclosed transport for luxury, classic, or EV shipments carries a higher price reflecting the additional protection. Demand peaks during the fall snowbird season and again in spring, so rates can move during those windows — booking ahead locks in your price.
How long does it take to ship a car from Houston to Montreal?
Transit time from Houston to Montreal is approximately 8 days from pickup to delivery under normal conditions. The Lacolle border crossing adds processing time that varies — typically a few hours for commercial vehicle imports with complete documentation — which Interlane's advance paperwork preparation keeps as short as possible. Winter weather on the New York and Quebec legs of the route can occasionally extend transit times slightly, and we communicate proactively if conditions affect your shipment.
Is my vehicle insured during shipping?
Yes — every vehicle Interlane ships is covered by full cargo insurance from the moment it's loaded at your Houston address to the moment it's delivered in Montreal, including the entire cross-border transit through multiple US states and the CBSA crossing at Lacolle. The coverage applies regardless of where on the route an incident might occur, so you're protected across the full journey without any gap at the border. Your vehicle's declared value is documented at booking, and Interlane provides insurance details in writing before your shipment moves.
Does Interlane handle customs paperwork for cross-border shipments?
Interlane manages all customs and border documentation for your Houston to Montreal shipment — on both the US export side and the Canadian import side through CBSA. You don't need to file anything separately, arrange a customs broker, or coordinate with border authorities yourself. We prepare the required vehicle import forms, proof of ownership documentation, and any supporting paperwork the crossing requires, and our team handles submission and follow-up directly.
I'm a Quebec snowbird — can Interlane ship my car to Texas for winter and back in spring?
Absolutely — this is one of the most common shipment patterns Interlane sees on the Houston corridor, with Quebec residents shipping their vehicles south in the fall and returning them north before summer. The peak booking periods are October and November for southbound shipments and March and April for the northbound return, and capacity on this corridor fills quickly during those windows. We recommend booking at least three to four weeks in advance during peak season to secure your preferred pickup dates, and Interlane can coordinate both legs if you want to plan the full seasonal round trip in one conversation.
