Car Shipping to California

Shipping costs to California vary based on origin, vehicle type, and transport method. From the East Coast, expect $1,000-$1,500 for open transport. From the Midwest, costs typically range from $700-$1,100.

California has the highest transporter availability in the nation, which helps keep prices competitive. Get an instant quote for your specific route.

The most popular California auto transport routes include New York to Los Angeles, Chicago to San Francisco, Miami to San Diego, and Texas to the Bay Area.

These high-volume corridors have frequent transporter availability, often resulting in faster pickup times and competitive pricing.

Transit times to California depend on your origin: East Coast shipments typically take 7-10 days, Midwest routes take 5-7 days, and shipments from neighboring Western states take 2-4 days.

California destinations have excellent transporter coverage, so pickup windows are usually within 1-3 days of booking.

Absolutely! California is the busiest origin state for auto transport in America. Whether you are relocating, selling a vehicle, or returning from a seasonal stay, we can ship your car anywhere in the US.

Outbound shipments from California benefit from high transporter volume heading to all regions of the country.

Yes, we offer both open and enclosed transport throughout California. Enclosed transporters are popular for luxury vehicles, classic cars, and high-value automobiles being shipped to or from California.

Many collectors shipping cars to Monterey for events or transporting exotic vehicles choose enclosed transport for maximum protection.

We provide door-to-door auto transport to all California cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose, Oakland, Fresno, Long Beach, Bakersfield, and Anaheim.

Whether you are shipping to a major metro area or a smaller California community, our network has you covered.

Yes, all transporters in our network are fully licensed, bonded, and insured. Every shipment includes comprehensive coverage from pickup to delivery.

You will receive a detailed Bill of Lading documenting your vehicle condition at pickup, and can track your shipment throughout the journey to California.

California has year-round shipping availability due to its mild climate and high demand. However, late spring and early fall often offer the best combination of pricing and pickup times.

Avoid peak snowbird season (October-November) if possible, as routes to California from northern states see increased demand.