Long Distance Towing Buffalo NY | In-State Tows From $200

Statewide Vehicle Transport

Long-distance towing may be available from Buffalo to approved destinations within New York State. Out-of-state and interstate towing are not offered.

Accident or Breakdown Transport

If your vehicle cannot be driven, we can transport an eligible vehicle over a longer distance using the towing equipment appropriate for its condition, drivetrain and safe-loading requirements.

Long-Distance Towing Requests

Long-distance towing requests may be submitted for eligible vehicles. Acceptance depends on current availability, distance, route eligibility, weather, vehicle condition, destination access and safe operating requirements.

Safe Flatbed Transport

Flatbed towing may be used when it is appropriate for the vehicle, route and loading requirements. The final towing method depends on drivetrain, condition, weight, ground clearance and safe equipment limits.

When You May Need Long-Distance Towing

A vehicle breaks down far from home
A vehicle must be moved between cities
Dealer or approved auction transport
Accident-damaged vehicle transport
Non-running vehicle transport

Long-Distance Vehicle Transport From Buffalo NY

Buffalo Towing Services provides long-distance towing and regional vehicle transport from Buffalo to approved destinations within New York State. This service is available for eligible cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, vans, work vehicles and qualifying commercial vehicles that remain within company size, weight and equipment limits.

Long-distance vehicle transport may be appropriate when a vehicle breaks down far from home, needs delivery to a specialized repair facility, must be moved between cities or cannot be driven safely to its destination.

Call 716-324-1023 or use the instant towing quote page to provide the pickup address, destination, vehicle information and requested transportation date.

Important New York State Service Limit

Buffalo Towing Services provides long-distance towing only to approved destinations within New York State. We do not provide interstate towing, cross-country towing or out-of-state vehicle transport.

No out-of-state towing
No interstate vehicle transport
No cross-country vehicle shipping
No transport to Pennsylvania, Ohio, Canada or other destinations outside New York
No heavy-duty or oversized vehicle transport

The pickup and destination must both meet current company service-area, route, equipment and operating requirements. Call before booking when the requested destination is far outside the Buffalo area.

City-to-City Towing Within New York

City-to-city towing may be available when an eligible vehicle needs transportation from Buffalo or a nearby Western New York community to another approved New York destination.

Common reasons for city-to-city vehicle transport include:

Moving a disabled vehicle closer to the customer’s home
Transporting a vehicle to a preferred repair shop
Moving a vehicle to a dealership with specialized service
Delivering an accident-damaged vehicle to a selected body shop
Moving a non-running vehicle between storage and repair locations
Transporting a recently purchased vehicle
Moving a vehicle between business locations

All routes remain subject to distance, road restrictions, driver availability, weather and safe operating conditions.

Car Transport and Vehicle Relocation

Long-distance towing can also be used for planned car transport and vehicle relocation when a vehicle should not or cannot be driven to its destination.

Non-running cars
Vehicles with expired registration when otherwise legally transportable
Vehicles awaiting mechanical repair
Recently purchased vehicles
Vehicles moving to a new home or storage location
Classic or specialty vehicles requiring careful transport
Vehicles being transferred between family members
Vehicles moving between dealership or business locations

Vehicle relocation is not an unrestricted shipping service. The vehicle must fit company equipment and the route must remain within approved New York operating limits.

Repair-Shop-to-Repair-Shop Vehicle Transport

A vehicle may need to be moved from one repair facility to another when specialized equipment, parts, diagnostic services or warranty work are required.

Scheduled repair-shop transport may include:

Independent repair shop to dealership
Dealership to specialty repair facility
Body shop to mechanical repair shop
Tire shop to suspension or alignment facility
General repair shop to transmission specialist
Commercial repair facility to fleet service center
Repair-shop return transport after work is completed

Both facilities should confirm the pickup and delivery instructions before transport. For business partnerships and repeat vehicle moves, visit our commercial repair shop and dealer towing page.

Dealer and Automotive-Business Vehicle Transport

Car dealerships, used-car lots, repair shops, body shops and other automotive businesses may need longer-distance transportation for customer vehicles, inventory or non-running vehicles.

Dealer inventory transfer
Non-running dealership vehicle transport
Customer trade-in pickup
Dealer-to-repair-shop transport
Repair-shop return delivery
Auction-related vehicle transport within approved limits
Vehicle delivery between local business locations

Commercial vehicle transport is accepted only when the vehicle, pickup, destination and route meet company operating requirements.

Non-Running and Disabled Vehicle Transport

Long-distance towing is available for many eligible vehicles that cannot be safely driven because of a mechanical failure, electrical problem, collision or extended period of storage.

Vehicle will not start
Engine or transmission failure
Vehicle will not shift into gear
Electrical or charging-system failure
Engine overheating
Steering or suspension damage
Damaged wheels, tires or axles
Accident or collision damage
Vehicle that has been sitting in storage
Unsafe-to-drive vehicle needing specialized repair

Dispatch may ask whether the vehicle can roll, steer and brake and whether it can shift into neutral. Photographs may be requested when the vehicle has accident, wheel, suspension or body damage.

Long-Distance Flatbed Towing

Flatbed towing may be appropriate for longer-distance transportation because the entire vehicle remains supported on the truck bed. The final towing method depends on the vehicle’s drivetrain, condition, weight, ground clearance and manufacturer requirements.

Flatbed transportation may be recommended for:

All-wheel-drive vehicles
Four-wheel-drive vehicles
Electric and hybrid vehicles
Luxury and classic cars
Low-clearance vehicles
Accident-damaged vehicles
Vehicles with steering or suspension damage
Vehicles that should not have wheels rolling during transport

Learn more on our flatbed and wheel-lift towing page.

Current Long-Distance Towing Pricing

Long-distance towing pricing depends on the loaded mileage, distance from dispatch to the pickup, vehicle condition, route, pickup access, destination and time of service.

Long-distance towing: starting at $200
First 5 loaded miles included
Additional loaded mileage after the first 5 miles: $4 per mile
First 10 enroute miles from dispatch included
Additional enroute mileage after the first 10 miles: $2 per mile
New York sales tax: 8.75% where required
Neutral issue fee: $35 when required
Weekday after-hours surcharge: $20 from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Weekend surcharge: $35 from Friday at 10:00 PM through Monday at 6:00 AM
The weekend surcharge replaces the weekday after-hours surcharge and is not stacked with it
Holiday surcharge: $35 on designated holidays
No separate credit-card processing fee is added

Special-route pricing: Service performed on Routes 33, 198, 219, 290, 400 or I-990 has a starting base rate of $175, plus applicable enroute mileage, loaded mileage for towing, tax, time-based surcharges and approved extras. When the requested service qualifies as long-distance towing, the long-distance starting rate of $200 applies.

All amounts are starting prices. Final pricing may change when the actual mileage, route, vehicle, access or service conditions differ from the information entered.

Use the online towing calculator for the most accurate available estimate.

Automatic Long-Distance Service Classification

A local towing request may be automatically changed to long-distance towing when the loaded distance exceeds 25 miles. The online calculator provides a warning and updates the selected service when the entered route qualifies as a long-distance tow.

Loaded mileage is the distance from the vehicle pickup location to the requested destination. Enroute mileage is the distance traveled from the dispatch location to the pickup.

Vehicles Eligible for Long-Distance Towing

Long-distance towing may be available for many passenger and qualifying commercial vehicles. Final acceptance depends on size, weight, length, height, drivetrain, condition and safe equipment limits.

Cars, sedans, coupes and hatchbacks
SUVs and crossovers
Pickup trucks within approved limits
Passenger vans and minivans
Work vans and cargo vans
Electric and hybrid vehicles when safely serviceable
AWD and 4x4 vehicles
Luxury and classic vehicles
Non-running and accident-damaged vehicles
Qualifying medium-duty vehicles weighing less than 9,000 pounds

For larger work vehicles within our operating limits, visit our medium-duty towing page.

Information Needed Before Long-Distance Dispatch

Long-distance towing requires complete pickup, destination and vehicle information before dispatch.

Exact pickup address
Complete destination address
Vehicle year, make and model
Vehicle size and approximate weight
Reason the vehicle needs transport
Whether the vehicle can roll, steer and brake
Whether the vehicle can shift into neutral
Whether wheels, steering, suspension or body parts are damaged
Whether the destination can accept the vehicle
After-hours parking or key-drop instructions
Pickup or destination access restrictions
Customer name and working phone number
Photographs when requested

Long-Distance Towing Restrictions

No out-of-state towing
No interstate towing
No cross-country vehicle shipping
No towing to Canada
No heavy-duty towing
No semi-truck or tractor-trailer towing
No RV or motorhome towing
No oversized or permit-required transport
No private impound towing

I-90 and I-190 restriction: The tow truck may travel on I-90 and I-190, but Buffalo Towing Services cannot stop to perform towing or roadside assistance on either highway.

Routes 33, 198, 219, 290, 400 and I-990: Service may be performed on these routes. The starting base rate is $175, plus applicable enroute mileage, loaded mileage for towing, tax, time-based surcharges and approved extras.

Every request is subject to driver availability, route, weather, vehicle condition, equipment limits and safe operating requirements.

Long-Distance Towing Frequently Asked Questions

Do you provide long-distance towing within New York State?

Yes. Buffalo Towing Services provides long-distance towing from Buffalo to approved destinations within New York State, subject to distance, route, driver availability, vehicle eligibility and operating limits.

Do you provide out-of-state or interstate towing?

No. Buffalo Towing Services does not provide out-of-state or interstate towing. Long-distance service is limited to approved destinations within New York State.

Can you transport a non-running vehicle over a long distance?

Yes. Eligible non-running and disabled vehicles may be transported over longer distances when they fit company size, weight, equipment and safe-loading limits.

Can you transport a vehicle between repair shops?

Yes. Scheduled transport may be available between repair shops, dealerships, body shops, commercial service centers and other approved New York destinations.

Do you provide long-distance flatbed towing?

Yes. Flatbed towing may be used when it is appropriate for the vehicle and route. Final towing-method selection depends on the vehicle’s drivetrain, condition, manufacturer requirements and safe-loading limits.

How much does long-distance towing cost?

Long-distance towing starts at $200 and includes the first 5 loaded miles. Additional loaded mileage is $4 per mile. The first 10 enroute miles are included, and additional enroute mileage is $2 per mile. Tax, time-based surcharges and other approved charges may also apply.

Can I request a long-distance towing quote online?

Yes. Use the instant towing quote page and enter the complete pickup, destination and vehicle information.

Can you provide service on I-90 or I-190?

The tow truck may travel on I-90 and I-190, but cannot stop to perform towing or roadside service on those highways.

Can you provide service on Routes 33, 198, 219, 290, 400 and I-990?

Yes. Service may be performed on these routes with a starting base rate of $175, plus applicable enroute mileage, loaded mileage for towing, tax, time-based surcharges and approved extras. Long-distance towing still starts at $200 when the request qualifies as long-distance service.

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