Transport My Carto another state

3,009 licensed companies

Ship a car to
another state

“How do I ship my car to another state?” — the honest answer starts with what it actually costs on your route. See that first, then get real quotes from carriers and brokers that hold active FMCSA authority. One request reaches a panel of them at once, so you compare instead of calling down a list.

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3,009
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Where is the car going?

Two ZIP codes. No account, no obligation.

How it works

Three steps, no phone tag

The part most sites get wrong is the middle one: your details go to companies that can actually run your lane, not to whoever paid the most for the lead.

  1. 01

    Tell us the route

    Two ZIP codes and what you drive. A price range appears on screen before you hand over anything.

  2. 02

    We ask licensed companies

    Your request goes to a panel of carriers and brokers holding active FMCSA authority — not to a call centre.

  3. 03

    You compare and choose

    Quotes land on one page side by side. You deal directly with whoever you pick. We take no commission.

Pricing

How much does it cost?

Indicative door-to-door prices for a running sedan on an open trailer, outside peak season. Enclosed transport adds 21% to 39%, rising with distance.

DistanceTypical pricePer mileTransit
500 mi$790–$890$1.682–4 days
1,000 mi$1,110–$1,270$1.193–5 days
1,500 mi$1,330–$1,520$0.954–6 days
2,000 mi$1,520–$1,730$0.815–7 days
2,800 mi$1,730–$1,960$0.667–9 days
Use the full calculator for your exact route

Routes

Popular state-to-state lanes

Each lane has its own page with real distance, a price range and the licensed companies based at either end.

CAFLFlorida2,509 mi · $1,640–$1,860FLCACalifornia2,510 mi · $1,620–$1,850FLTXTexas964 mi · $1,090–$1,240TXFLFlorida964 mi · $1,090–$1,230FLNYNew York1,074 mi · $1,120–$1,270NYFLFlorida1,076 mi · $1,140–$1,300FLPAPennsylvania986 mi · $1,080–$1,230PAFLFlorida986 mi · $1,100–$1,250FLILIllinois1,121 mi · $1,150–$1,310ILFLFlorida1,121 mi · $1,160–$1,310

Who moves your car

Brokers and carriers, verified

Every company appears in the FMCSA Licensing & Insurance register with live operating authority. Nobody paid to be listed.

626

licensed brokers

They arrange the load and post it to a national dispatch board. 625 carry the $75,000 surety bond that protects your deposit.

Brokers by state

3,009

companies in total

Brokers and the carriers that own the trucks, with MC numbers and phone numbers so you can verify any of them yourself.

Companies by state

Destinations

Car transport by state

AlabamaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareWashington DCFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming

Islands, territories and international

AlaskaHawaiiPuerto RicoGuamUS Virgin Islands

FAQ

Questions people actually ask

Taken from what visitors typed into Google to reach this site.

How much does it cost to ship a car to another state?+

Most interstate moves land between $790 and $1,960. Distance is the biggest factor, but not the way people expect: a fixed cost covers loading, paperwork and delivery whatever the distance, so a short haul works out around $1.66 a mile while a coast-to-coast run is nearer $0.65. An SUV runs about 7% over a sedan, a full-size pickup about 38%, and an enclosed trailer adds 21% to 39% depending on how far it goes.

How long does it take to ship a car to another state?+

Carriers cover 400 to 500 road miles a day. A regional move of 500 miles is typically 2 to 4 days, a 1,500-mile run 4 to 6 days, and coast to coast 7 to 9 days. Add 1 to 3 days for pickup once you book.

How can I transport my car to another state?+

You book an open or enclosed carrier, usually through a broker who posts your car on a national dispatch board. The truck collects at your door and delivers to the destination address. You do not travel with the vehicle.

Can I get my car shipped to another state without being there?+

Yes, but someone must release and receive the vehicle. Any adult you nominate can sign the bill of lading at each end. The carrier inspects the car with you at pickup and again at delivery.

Is it cheaper to ship a car or drive it?+

Under about 500 miles, driving usually wins. Past 1,000 miles, shipping is often cheaper once you count fuel, two or three nights of hotels, food, wear, and the days off work.

Can I put belongings in the car?+

Most carriers allow up to about 100 pounds in the trunk, below the window line. It is not covered by the carrier's cargo insurance, and overweight loads can be refused at pickup.

Do I pay before or after?+

The usual structure is a small deposit on booking and the balance to the driver at delivery, often in cash or certified funds. Be wary of anyone demanding the full amount up front.

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