Transport car to Winnipeg

[Stever]

I just bought a new car and am giving my son my old car. He is attending UofM in Winnipeg. I ned to get my old car from Ottawa to Wiinipeg and am exploring options. I have quotes from car transport companies but prices are very expensive - most around $1,500. I am also considering driving it there and flying back but not looking forward to driving thru northern Ontario by myself in January. According to CAA it is a full 3 days of driving (9/10 hours/day) - this option would still cost me about $1,000. I was wondering if anyone out there had any other suggestions or recommendatios for getting this car to Winnipeg. If so, I would love to hear from you. Thx.

[nd2golf]

What about by rail?

Why not wait a couple of months until the weather lets up and then drive it out? Or have a father/son road trip.

Years ago I drove my brother-in-law from Windsor to Edmonton for him to go to school for his PHD. Drove out together and I drove back by myself. It was a great experience.

[mr.mover]

cheapest company is sea rail. or go to moveit.ca and get a quote,i use to pay for leeds through this generator.usually you can get a cash deal.
good luck

[314314]

You might want to check those numbers as it's about 26 hrs (if driving within Canada) 12+ hrs each day (6am-6pm) so 1 night hotel + 4 tanks of gas + food + fight back.... if you go via US you might save 2 hrs plus gas is less expensive. Budget 1k...

[brucestats]

3 days to Winnipeg in the winter is a good plan. Stop at the Sault and Thunder Bay the first 2 nites. That trip can be tough in January, so you dont want to drive tired.

[jeffc]

3 days to Winnipeg in the winter is a good plan. Stop at the Sault and Thunder Bay the first 2 nites. That trip can be tough in January, so you dont want to drive tired.

It could also turn into a six day trip pretty easily if the weather gets bad

[Stever]

Thanks for the input guys. Given it's winter and knowing the roads in northern Ontario I am definitely planning for a 3 day drive - don't want to be driving too tired. I have estimated $1K for the trip.

[314314]

Good luck.... i just drove back from San Diego (4 days)... no snow/rain coming back, I got lucky... by the way, gas here is expensive. I fill up tank with $46/$47US and as soon as I cross Canada ($70)... yet, coffee was better here.