Transit Times & Schedules
Current Shipping Bulletins
Caledon, ON to Alberta – Updated Aug 31, 2023
Shipments departing from Caledon, ON to Alberta and surrounding areas by open transport truck are experiencing departure delays due to a high volume of vehicles in transit. Current wait time at the terminal is approximately 2-3 weeks.
Historical Shipping Times
We keep track of the wait and transit times of previous shipments and combine them to create shipping times, then we use that data to give accurate delivery estimates for future orders.
Here’s some of the average shipping times from orders that have occurred in the past 12 months for the most popular shipping routes.
Route | Mode | Avg. Days* |
---|---|---|
Alberta to British Columbia Calgary/Edmonton to Richmond | Open Truck | 8 |
Alberta to Northwest Territories Calgary/Edmonton to Yellowknife | Open Truck | 15 |
Alberta to Ontario Calgary to Scarborough | Enclosed Train | 17 |
Alberta/Saskatchewan to Ontario Calgary/Edmonton/Regina to Caledon | Open Truck | 13 |
British Columbia to Alberta Richmond to Calgary/Edmonton | Open Truck | 10 |
British Columbia to Manitoba/Saskatchewan Richmond to Winnipeg/Saskatoon | Open Truck | 12 |
British Columbia to Ontario Delta to Scarborough | Enclosed Train | 17 |
New Brunswick to Alberta Saint John to Calgary | Enclosed Train | 20 |
New Brunswick to British Columbia Saint John to Delta | Enclosed Train | 27 |
New Brunswick to Manitoba Saint John to Winnipeg | Enclosed Train | 20 |
New Brunswick to Ontario Saint John to Toronto | Enclosed Train | 12 |
Newfoundland to Nova Scotia Newfoundland towns along hwy to Halifax | Open Truck | 7 |
Northwest Territories to Alberta Yellowknife to Calgary/Edmonton | Open Truck | 11 |
Nova Scotia to Newfoundland Halifax to Newfoundland towns along hwy | Open Truck | 9 |
Nova Scotia/New Brunswick to Alberta Halifax/Moncton to Calgary | Enclosed Train | 26 |
Nova Scotia/New Brunswick to British Columbia Halifax/Moncton to Delta | Enclosed Train | 32 |
Nova Scotia/New Brunswick to Manitoba Halifax/Moncton to Winnipeg | Enclosed Train | 25 |
Nova Scotia/New Brunswick to Ontario Halifax/Moncton to Toronto | Enclosed Train | 15 |
Nova Scotia/New Brunswick to Quebec/Ontario Halifax/Moncton to Montreal/Ottawa/Toronto | Open Truck | 9 |
Manitoba to British Columbia Winnipeg to Richmond | Open Truck | 13 |
Manitoba to Ontario/Quebec Winnipeg to Brampton/Saint Eustache | Open Truck | 11 |
Ontario to Alberta Scarborough to Calgary | Enclosed Train | 17 |
Ontario to Alberta/Saskatchewan Caledon to Calgary/Edmonton/Regina | Open Truck | 18 |
Ontario to British Columbia Scarborough to Delta | Enclosed Train | 22 |
Ontario/Quebec to New Brunswick/Nova Scotia GTA/Ottawa/Montreal to Moncton/Halifax | Open Truck | 7 |
Ontario/Quebec to Saskatchewan GTA/Ottawa/Montreal to Saskatoon | Open Truck | 22 |
Ontario/Quebec to Manitoba GTA/Ottawa/Montreal to Winnipeg | Open Truck | 16 |
Saskatchewan to Ontario Saskatoon to Brampton | Open Truck | 13 |
Last updated June 5, 2023
* Average (avg.) days include wait and time transit time. The wait time starts when the vehicle is ready to be shipped and at the appropriate location (typically the main terminal in the origin city or province) where the truck or train is set to pick the vehicle up from.
* All times are averages based on data from recent shipments. Wait times and transit times are not guaranteed and can be affected by factors such as, but not limited to:
- Environmental conditions (winter conditions, flooding etc).
- Shipment volumes based on industry supply and demand.
- Vehicle size and weight. ie. The larger the vehicle, the less space that is available for it to fit on each trailer due to the trailer and gross vehicle weight limits.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shipping Times
How long does it take to ship my car?
The data above shows the approximate wait times and transit times for shipping a car within Canada. Departures are usually not on fixed days as they can depend on volume of vehicles already booked and ones already at the terminals assigned to a load. If you are shipping by enclosed transport trailer these transit times may not apply.
It is recommended to book at least 1-2 weeks in advance. Booking in advance can help decrease transit times but normally you’re vehicle will be placed in queue to ship once it is at the terminal.
To use this section, first select the Province/Region you’re shipping from, then select the destination province in the second dropdown, and click search. Keep in mind that your vehicle may not be shipped directly to its destination and could ship through multiple terminals in different regions. Direct shipments are available but can be very costly.
Example
If you’re shipping a car from Newfoundland to Northwest Territories:
A shipment of this length would go through multiple regions within Canada:
REGIONS
Newfoundland
Maritimes
Ontario/Quebec
Prairies
Territories
The cities it may be delivered to and wait for the next leg of the journey:
CITIES
St. John’s
Halifax
Toronto
Edmonton
Yellowknife
What does “Within-Region” mean?
- If you have a short shipment within a province or region these wait times and transit times will apply.
- If you’re shipping to a smaller city or town that is not a major terminal these wait/transit times may apply.
- For example, if you’re shipping to Fort McMurray from Ontario your vehicle could be shipped to a major terminal in Calgary or Edmonton then shipped north on a truck to Fort McMurray.
What does “Shipping Time” mean?
Shipping Time is made up of two factors: wait time and transit time.
- The wait time is how long your vehicle will wait to depart on the truck/train once it is dropped off at a terminal.
- The transit time is how long your vehicle will take to arrive to the next terminal once it has departed.
Will my car be shipped on more than one truck?
For shorter moves it won’t be, but for longer shipments it will be on multiple trucks/trains before it’s delivered. Canada is the second largest country in the world and to ship a car directly in one shipment across the entire country would be very expensive. It is the most economical/inexpensive way to ship your vehicle when it’s transferred between multiple trucks/trains between major cities.
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