Cross-country car shipping
Thousands of miles without adding one to the odometer. Coast-to-coast transport with a single all-in price, door to door.
- Coast-to-coast, door to door
- Open and enclosed trailers
- Updates from pickup to delivery
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Why ship instead of drive
Driving across the country takes several long days behind the wheel, plus fuel, hotels, meals and time away from work. It also adds thousands of miles of wear to the vehicle. Shipping lets you fly in a few hours and have the car delivered to your door.
How long it takes
Coast-to-coast shipments generally take about a week to ten days on the road. Drivers are limited by federal hours-of-service rules and make other pickups and deliveries along the way, so a truck covers less ground per day than a solo driver would.
Pickup timing is the other variable. Booking a week or two ahead gives the widest choice of trucks.
Open or enclosed for a long trip
Open transport is what most people choose and it is perfectly suited to long hauls. The longer the trip, the more weather a vehicle sees, so owners of classic, exotic or freshly restored cars usually choose enclosed.
What a cross-country shipment looks like
Booking
Get your price online and choose your first available date.
Pickup
The driver inspects and loads your vehicle at your address.
On the road
The truck works its way across the country. We keep you posted.
Delivery
The driver calls ahead. Inspect, sign and drive away.
Making a long-distance shipment go smoothly
- Book early if you are moving in summer, the busiest season for long-distance routes
- Give a pickup window of a few days rather than a single date
- Line up someone at the destination in case the car arrives before you do
- Follow the preparation checklist and keep your photos
- Keep your phone on in the days around delivery so the driver can reach you
Cross-country questions
How much does cross-country car shipping cost?
It depends on the exact route, the vehicle and the season. Long routes cost more in total but the least per mile. Use the quote tool on this page for your price, or read the cost guide.
Will my car be driven?
Only on and off the trailer. The odometer should read within a mile or so of where it started.
Can the car arrive before I do?
Yes, if someone you trust can receive it. Otherwise tell us your arrival date and we will plan pickup around it.
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