Car Shipping to Olathe, Kansas
Believe it or not, Olathe, Kansas is the fifth-largest city in the state, with a population of over 125,000 residents, and is the fourth-largest city in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Olathe is one of the fastest-growing areas in the entire nation, and has ranked on several lists of the Top Places to Live, particularly by CNN and Money Magazine.
Founded in 1857 and incorporated as a town that same year, Olathe became the county seat of Johnson County in 1859 and has held the position ever since. Growth of the city can be attributed to its being a stop on several westward trails including the Oregon Trail, Santa Fe Trail and the California Trail, though the transcontinental railroad’s constructing in the late 19th century slowed Olathe’s growth considerably. Suburbanization during the 1950’s and 60’s saw renewed interest in the area, and the city has been growing ever since. Read more about Olathe here.
Located about 20-30 miles southwest of Kansas City, Olathe is a major suburb of the city and accessible by a variety of state routes that make it easier for auto transportation companies to get to and from it, but it’s generally cheaper to a ship a vehicle to the outskirts of Kansas City due to the fact that the largest city in Kansas has several major interstates going in and out of it, namely I-29 and I-70, which are popular auto transport routes.
The Federal Aviation Administration operates one of the largest Air Route Traffic Control Centers in Olathe, and economically the city has made great strides to diversify, though industry and manufacturing make up a good portion of the city’s economy.
Auto shipping companies are more likely to run routes into and out of Kansas City due to the interstates that service it, though Olathe is still easily accessible for a slightly higher price more often than not. Some auto shipping companies may not even charge more due to the short distance from Kansas City, a major stop, and Olathe, which isn’t as big a city.
However, with a population count of over 125,000, Olathe sees more auto transport requests than you may think, so it’s entirely plausible to get a great deal right into the heart of the city. You’d need to speak to a representative to learn more, though, and we can help you with that! If you take a minute to fill out our online quote form, you’ll get a free quote to ship your vehicle instantly. Or, you can contact us any time at 800-930-7417 to speak to a representative. No matter how you choose to get a quote, American Auto Shipping can help.
Since 2007 Dave has written all the content and blogs for American Auto Shipping and during this time added the duties of customer support and transport logistics.
He currently resides in Washington with his three kids and their mom and cat. A fan of Marvel movies and good stories, when not shipping cars Dave can be found working on his novel, enjoying a good book or playing some tournament HALO.
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