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Ship your car to California — without the cross-country drive.

Tell us where your car is now and where in California it needs to be — Los Angeles, San Diego, the Bay Area, Sacramento or anywhere in between. Submit the quick form and your estimated range appears right away; then a California shipping specialist confirms your best options. No obligation, and nothing is charged on this page.

  • Door-to-door delivery — picked up and dropped off as close to your addresses as safely possible.
  • Licensed & insured carrier network — every carrier is verified before your car is assigned.
  • Free estimate — nothing to pay to see your range, and no payment is collected on this page at any point.
Relocating to California? Job moves, military PCS orders, college cars and second-home vehicles head west all year. Cross-country carriers fill their decks days ahead, so earlier requests get the widest choice of pickup dates.
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Get your California estimate

Three quick steps. Your estimated range appears right after step 3 — it takes about 30 seconds.

Step 1 of 3 — Your route ~10 seconds
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Step 2 of 3 — Your vehicle ~10 seconds
Start typing a make or model and tap a suggestion — or just type it yourself. Free text is always OK.

Whichever you pick is what your estimate is priced for — and what your specialist honors when they call.

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Here's your estimated range, friend.

Estimated range — Open transport
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For your route . Your final quote is confirmed by your specialist once a carrier is matched — most customers land inside this range.

This range is honored for 48 hours from submit.

Reserve Your Spot Today — $250

$250 reserves your spot, credited toward your final price — nothing else due until your carrier is assigned and confirmed. Your specialist arranges the reservation with you on the confirmation call — no payment is collected on this page.

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What happens next

  1. A specialist will contact you within 15 minutes (during business hours) to confirm your exact quote and pickup window.
  2. Your clicks are honored: anything you tap on this screen is recorded on your lead. If you reserve your spot above, your lead is tagged as reservation requested — $250, credited toward your final transport price — and your specialist honors it when they confirm your quote. If you don't tap it, your specialist can still set up the $250 reservation on the call.
  3. Compare your options with zero obligation — nothing is booked without your say-so, and you can lock in your spot with the $250 reservation fee whenever you're ready.
  4. Happy with the quote? We schedule your carrier, and you follow your car door-to-door to California.

Need changes to your route or vehicle? Just tell your specialist when they contact you — nothing is locked in.

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California specialistsInbound routes to Los Angeles, the Bay Area, San Diego and Sacramento are what we do all day.

How it works

Three steps between you and the Golden State

No driving 2,800 miles. No borrowing a trailer. No one-way rental shuffle. Here's the whole process:

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See your range

Share your route, vehicle and date above. Your estimated range appears instantly, priced for the open or enclosed transport you selected.

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Confirm with a specialist

A California shipping specialist contacts you within 15 minutes in business hours to lock in your exact quote, carrier and pickup window. No pressure, no obligation.

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We drive, you relax

Your carrier picks up at your door, keeps you updated on the road, and delivers in California. You inspect the car together at drop-off — done.

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Real carriers, real decks — open transport is how dealerships move cars across the country every day.

California move calendar

When California routes are busiest

Inbound California demand peaks with summer family moves and the start of the school year. Booking a little ahead of the rush usually means better pickup-date choice — here's the rhythm of the year:

Jan – FebQuietest window — widest date choice on most lanes
Mar – AprSpring moves & PCS season picks up
May – JunGraduations & early summer relocations
Jul – AugPeak family-move season — book ahead
Sep – OctSteady inbound, easier scheduling
Nov – DecHoliday slowdown — flexible timing

Top routes into California

Popular lanes — tap one to prefill your estimate

These are the inbound California lanes customers request most. Tap a lane and the quote form above fills itself in — you just add your vehicle and details. Transit time depends on distance and carrier route; your personal estimated range is calculated from your exact route once you submit.

Where in California?

Delivery across the Golden State

From San Diego to Sacramento, carriers run inbound California routes every week. These are the destinations customers ask for most:

Los Angeles & Southern California

The #1 inbound destination in the state — including Long Beach, Orange County, the Inland Empire and Santa Barbara.

  • Best for: relocations, students, second cars
  • Top origins: New York, Chicago, Phoenix

San Diego & the South Coast

San Diego, Chula Vista, Oceanside and the Temecula valley — a constant flow of military and family moves.

  • Best for: military PCS, family moves
  • Top origins: Dallas, Denver, Seattle

Bay Area & Silicon Valley

San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and the Peninsula — job relocations and tech transfers land here year-round.

  • Best for: corporate relocation, job moves
  • Top origins: Seattle, New York, Austin

Sacramento & the Central Valley

Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto and Fresno — the first California stop for many cross-country routes.

  • Best for: family moves, value routes
  • Top origins: Atlanta, Chicago, Denver

Open vs. enclosed

Choose how your car travels

Both are door-to-door and fully insured. The right choice depends on your car — and whichever you select in the form is exactly what your estimate is priced for.

Most popular

Open transport

Your car rides on an open multi-car carrier — the same method dealerships use to move new cars across the country.

  • Best value on every California route
  • Fastest scheduling — most carriers run open
  • Right for everyday cars, SUVs and trucks
Maximum protection

Enclosed transport

Your car travels inside a fully covered trailer, shielded from weather and road debris from pickup to delivery.

  • Built for classic, luxury & collector cars
  • Soft straps and lift-gate loading on most trailers
  • Priced higher — reflected in your estimate when selected

Questions, answered

California car shipping FAQ

The things everyone asks before they ship west.

How is my estimated range calculated?

From your route distance, vehicle size and type, your pickup timing, and whether you chose open or enclosed transport. Your range appears on screen as soon as you submit your details, and your specialist confirms the exact quote when a carrier is matched to your dates.

When do I actually pay?

Your estimate is free, and nothing is charged on this page. When you've accepted a confirmed quote and you're ready to book, you can reserve your spot — your specialist arranges the reservation with you at booking and walks you through it before anything is charged.

How long does shipping to California take?

West Coast regional hops can be 1–3 days on the road; Midwest routes typically take 4–6 days; and coast-to-coast runs from the East Coast take 7–10 days. Your pickup window is confirmed when you book — see the popular lanes above for typical times per route.

Can I put things in the car?

Most carriers allow a modest amount of personal items in the trunk (commonly up to about 100 lbs). Keep valuables, documents and fragile items with you, and confirm the exact allowance with your specialist when you book.

Is my car insured during transport?

Yes — carriers in the network carry cargo insurance, and the carrier's coverage applies while your vehicle is in transit. Your specialist confirms the carrier's details with you before pickup, and you inspect the car together at both ends.

I'm moving to California — how far ahead should I book?

One to two weeks ahead is ideal for cross-country routes: carriers plan their decks days in advance, and earlier requests get the widest choice of pickup dates. Shorter regional hops (Phoenix, Las Vegas, the Pacific Northwest) can often be arranged in just a few days.

What if my plans change after I submit?

Nothing is locked in by requesting an estimate. If your dates or destination change, just tell your specialist when they contact you — your quote is simply recalculated for the new plan.

Your car could be on its way to California this week.

Thirty seconds of form, one quick confirmation call, and the long drive west is someone else's job.

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