Car Shipping to & from California

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Average Cost$900–$1,500
Transit Time5–8 days
Major Cities3+ Cities

Car Shipping Services in California

The Los Angeles metro is the single busiest auto shipping origin and destination in the United States. Whether you're shipping to or from LA, Long Beach, Burbank, or the Inland Empire, carrier availability is excellent and transit times are among the shortest in the country. The Bay Area — San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland — runs a close second, with strong carrier coverage across the Peninsula and South Bay.

California's strict vehicle emissions and registration requirements are worth keeping in mind if you're importing a vehicle from out of state. Cars that don't meet CARB standards may require modification before registration. Our job is transport, not compliance advice — but we'll flag this if it's relevant so you're not caught off guard.

Enclosed auto transport is in high demand throughout California, particularly for the luxury and exotic vehicles that circulate through Beverly Hills, Newport Beach, Malibu, and the broader SoCal market. Scottsdale-to-LA and Miami-to-LA enclosed runs are among our most frequent specialty routes.

For Northern California shipments, Sacramento, Fresno, and Stockton are well-served on our network. More rural destinations in the Sierra foothills or North Coast can sometimes require additional lead time. Contact us early for those addresses — we'll give you an honest timeline.

California Car Shipping Cost Estimates

Route TypeOpen TransportEnclosed TransportTransit Time
Short California routes (under 500 mi)$550–$850$900–$1,4001–3 days
Mid-distance routes (500–1,500 mi)$900–$1,300$1,400–$2,1003–6 days
Cross-country routes (1,500+ mi)$1,200–$1,800$1,900–$2,9005–9 days

Example California Shipping Routes & Prices

Los Angeles → New York$1,300–$1,800 open / $2,000–$3,000 enclosed
San Francisco → Seattle$650–$900 open / $1,100–$1,700 enclosed
San Diego → Dallas$900–$1,300 open / $1,500–$2,200 enclosed
Los Angeles → Miami$1,400–$1,900 open / $2,200–$3,100 enclosed

Popular California Auto Transport Routes

Los Angeles → New York

6–9 days · Most popular enclosed corridor

San Francisco → LA

1–2 days · High-frequency route

Los Angeles → Las Vegas

1–2 days · Short, fast, daily runs

San Diego → Phoenix

1–3 days · Southwest corridor

Los Angeles → Seattle

3–5 days · Pacific Coast corridor

Los Angeles → Dallas

3–6 days · Active Texas relocation lane

Open vs Enclosed Transport in California

Open Transport

Yes — excellent for standard vehicles on all major CA routes

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Enclosed Transport

Essential for Beverly Hills, Malibu, Newport Beach luxury market

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Top Cities We Serve in California

Los Angeles, CA

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San Francisco, CA

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San Diego, CA

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