California Car Shipping & Auto Transport
Door-to-door vehicle transport to and from every city in California. Open and enclosed carriers, priced on real road distance.
- ✓ 25 California cities with dedicated coverage
- ✓ $1 per mile plus a $300 base, open carrier
- ✓ Enclosed transport available statewide
- ✓ Dealership, auction and residential pickup
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Shipping a Car to or from California
We ship vehicles to and from every part of California — Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno and 20 more cities with dedicated pages below. Pickup and delivery are door to door, and every quote is priced off the actual road distance between your two ZIP codes rather than a zone chart. From the Los Angeles area, a move to Los Angeles runs about $350 on an open carrier and New York about $3,165.
Pickup and delivery are door to door across the state, whether that is a driveway in Los Angeles, a dealership lot, a storage facility or an auction yard. Carriers are 75 to 80 feet long, so on narrow streets the driver will arrange to meet you at a nearby open lot — that is normal and does not change the price. Estimates provided are for open carrier. Add $500 for enclosed.
Vehicles we move in California
- Cars, SUVs, pickups and vans on open carriers — the standard, lowest-cost option
- Classics, exotics and low-clearance vehicles in enclosed trailers with lift gates
- Motorcycles, ATVs and powersports on dedicated equipment
- Non-running and project vehicles on winch-equipped carriers
- Dealer trades, fleet rotations and auction purchases
International shipping from California
The closest major vehicle port is Port of Los Angeles / Long Beach, roughly 22 miles from central California. We move the vehicle to the port and coordinate roll-on/roll-off or container booking from there. International car shipping →
Auto transport rates from California
Estimated open-carrier pricing measured from the Los Angeles area. Enclosed adds $500.
| Destination | Distance | Transit | Open | Enclosed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | 271 mi | 1–2 days | $571 | $1,071 | Get rate |
| Phoenix, AZ | 418 mi | 1–2 days | $718 | $1,218 | Get rate |
| Denver, CO | 975 mi | 2–3 days | $1,275 | $1,775 | Get rate |
| Seattle, WA | 1,125 mi | 3–5 days | $1,425 | $1,925 | Get rate |
| Dallas, TX | 1,453 mi | 3–5 days | $1,753 | $2,253 | Get rate |
| Houston, TX | 1,602 mi | 5–7 days | $1,902 | $2,402 | Get rate |
| Chicago, IL | 2,043 mi | 7–9 days | $2,343 | $2,843 | Get rate |
| Atlanta, GA | 2,264 mi | 7–9 days | $2,564 | $3,064 | Get rate |
Estimates provided are for open carrier. Add $500 for enclosed. Prices are estimates based on distance and current carrier availability.
Cities We Serve in California
Each city below has its own page with local rates and pickup detail. We also cover every smaller town and rural address in the state.
Services in California
Open Car Transport
The standard for nationwide car shipping. Your vehicle rides on a multi-car carrier — the same trailers dealerships use — at the lowest cost per mile.
Learn more →Enclosed Auto Transport
A fully covered trailer for vehicles that should never see weather or road debris. Add $500 to any open-carrier quote.
Learn more →Door-to-Door Transport
We pick up at your address and deliver to theirs. No terminals, no drop-off, no second trip.
Learn more →Motorcycle Shipping
Crated or strapped on a dedicated motorcycle carrier, with wheel chocks and soft straps on every bike.
Learn more →Classic Car Transport
Enclosed trailers, lift gates and soft ties for cars that are not replaceable.
Learn more →California Auto Transport FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a car to California?
It depends on distance. Our rate is $1.00 per mile plus a $300 base for open transport, so from Los Angeles a move to Chicago is about $2,343 and to Miami about $3,035. Enclosed adds $500. Run your own ZIP codes through the calculator for the exact number.
Which cities in California do you serve?
All of them. We have detail pages for the 25 largest — Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento and more — but pickup and delivery are available at any address in the state, including rural routes and small towns.
How long does it take to ship a car to California?
Transit runs 400 to 500 miles a day once loaded, so a move from the Midwest to California is typically 7–9 days and a coast-to-coast run is 7 to 10 days. Add one to five days for the carrier to reach you at pickup.
Do you offer enclosed transport in California?
Yes, statewide. Enclosed transport puts your vehicle in a hard-sided trailer with a lift gate and soft tie-downs, and adds $500 to the open-carrier estimate on any California route.
Can you pick up from a dealership or auction in California?
Yes. Dealership, auction, body shop, storage lot and private residence pickups are all routine. For auction pickups give us the buyer number and gate pass and we will collect the vehicle inside the free storage window.
Ship your car to or from California
Get a price in seconds with two ZIP codes, or call and talk it through with a coordinator.