Cross country vehicle shipping is a type of service provided to move cars state to state or city to city. Auto transport haulers travel about 500-700 miles/day and deliveries take anywhere from 1-9 business days after booking. Certain pickup and/or drop-off locations, like Hawaii for example, might take longer. Some companies offer expedited pickup and delivery for an additional cost.
The average cost to ship a car across the country, as of 2024, is around $1.85/mile for short distances (1-500 miles) or $555 for 300 miles. Car shipping costs for medium distances are $.91/mile (500-1500 miles) or $910 for 1000 miles. Long-distance costs (1500+ miles) are $.59/mile or $1,180 for 2000 miles.
The best way to ship a car across the country can be simple if you follow this step-by-step guide:
We recommend booking as far in advance as you possibly can, especially if you need expedited service. No matter what, we’ll make it easy by streamlining pickup/delivery and giving you regular updates on your vehicle. Need to change your dates? No problem! With Cayad you can change your pickup or delivery dates before your vehicle is dispatched.
Most Cayad customers opt for open auto transport, which is the budget-friendly way to ship a car across the country. Typically, cross-country car shipping cost estimates will be for this type of transport. If you need to transport a luxury vehicle, a classic car, or a specialty vehicle, consider the additional cross country car shipping cost of an enclosed transport that will shield your car from weather and road debris over long distances.
Shipping a car across the country can take up to two weeks. Be ready to be without your vehicle for at least that long, just in case, though we’re happy to share that most Cayad customers receive their vehicles in less time (without charging a higher cost of transporting a car across the country). Click for a breakdown of estimated shipping times.
We know that peace of mind is important when transporting a car across the country, which is why Cayad uses only vetted car carriers who have experience shipping cars from coast to coast. This is how we ensure that your vehicle is being moved by trusted members of the industry who will do everything they can to ensure your car arrives on time and in the condition you’re expecting.
We know how to transport a car across the country. Cayad moves 10,000+ vehicles a year, but we still find time to give each of our customers the individual attention they deserve. Whenever we’re arranging transport across the country, we provide special care and attention to detail so you get the best possible service for your cost of moving a car across the country.
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