Cross-country car shipping
Coast to coast without putting 3,000 miles on your car. One carrier, one price, pickup and delivery at your door.
- Door-to-door across the country
- About a week to ten days on the road
- Open or enclosed trailers
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The long haul
How a coast-to-coast shipment works
Your vehicle is loaded once and stays on the same trailer until it reaches you. The truck makes other pickups and deliveries along the way, which is how long-distance transport stays affordable.
Drivers are limited by federal rules on daily driving hours, so a loaded truck covers a few hundred miles a day. For a coast-to-coast route that works out to about a week to ten days after pickup.
Long routes cost more in total and less per mile than short ones. The quote tool prices your exact ZIP codes.
Ship or drive
Shipping compared with driving it yourself
| Shipping | Driving | |
|---|---|---|
| Your time | A few minutes at pickup and delivery | Four to six days behind the wheel |
| Mileage on the car | None | Roughly 2,500 to 3,000 miles |
| Other costs | Included in one price | Fuel, hotels, meals and a flight home |
| Wear and risk | Vehicle rides secured on a trailer | Tires, oil, rock chips and road fatigue |
Planning
Tips for a long-distance shipment
Book ahead
Two to three weeks of notice gives the best choice of trucks, especially in summer.
Allow a window
Plan a few days of flexibility at delivery. Weather across several states can shift the schedule.
Plan your own travel
If you are flying, arrange for someone to release or receive the car in case the dates do not line up.
Choose the trailer
Open transport suits most cars. Consider enclosed for high-value vehicles on a long trip.
Prepare the car
Follow the preparation checklist and take dated photos.
Stay reachable
The driver calls ahead of pickup and delivery. Answering quickly keeps things on time.
FAQ
Cross-country questions
How long does cross-country shipping take?
About a week to ten days after pickup for a coast-to-coast route, depending on weather, traffic and the other stops.
Will my car be moved between trucks?
In most cases it stays on one trailer from pickup to delivery.
Can I track my car?
We keep you updated during the trip, and you can call us or the driver for the current location.
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