Ship Your Car Anywhere in the US — Fast, Insured, Door-to-Door

Most open-carrier shipments fall between $500 and $2,000. A run under 500 miles is typically $500–$750, a 1,000–1,500 mile move like New York to Florida is usually $900–$1,300, and coast-to-coast is $1,400–$2,000 for a sedan. Enclosed transport adds roughly 40–60%. SUVs, trucks, inoperable vehicles and peak-season dates push the number toward the top of the range. The estimate in our form uses the same distance bands; carriers then confirm a firm price for your exact dates.

Plan on one to five days for a carrier to pick up after you book, then roughly 400–500 highway miles of travel per day. New York to Miami is usually 3–5 days on the truck; Los Angeles to New York is 7–10. Cross-country trucks make several stops for other customers along the way, which is why transit is quoted as a window rather than a date. Expedited pickup is available on most lanes for a premium.

Yes. Every carrier in our network carries cargo insurance, and coverage is confirmed before your vehicle is assigned. Ask the dispatcher for the certificate of insurance and read the limit and deductible. The inspection report the driver completes at pickup is the document a claim is judged against, so walk the car with the driver and photograph every panel yourself before it loads. Coverage is the carrier's, not ours, and we explain how to read it on our insurance guide.

You pay nothing to AutoShippingUS to get quotes, and no deposit is taken from you until a carrier has been assigned and a pickup window agreed. Most carriers collect the balance at delivery by cash, cashier's check or card. If anyone asks you for a large deposit before a truck has been dispatched, treat that as a warning sign and call us.

Open carriers are the two-level trucks you see on the interstate carrying eight to ten vehicles. They are the cheapest and most available option and are how dealerships move new cars. Enclosed carriers are hard-sided trailers that hold two to six vehicles, protect against weather and road debris, and typically use liftgates for low-clearance cars. Choose enclosed for classic, exotic, luxury or freshly restored vehicles, or any car whose value makes a 40–60% premium worth the peace of mind.

An adult you trust must be there to hand over the keys, sign the inspection report and, at delivery, inspect the car and sign again. It does not have to be you. Many customers have a neighbor, a family member, a building doorman or a dealership accept the car. Tell the driver in advance who to expect and share their phone number.

Yes, as long as it rolls, steers and brakes. Inoperable vehicles need a carrier with a winch, which adds about $150 to the price and can lengthen the search for a truck by a day or two. If the car cannot roll at all, it needs a forklift-equipped carrier and a custom quote. Tell us about the condition in the form so the estimate and the truck are right the first time.

Two to three weeks ahead is the sweet spot for a good price and a flexible pickup window. Carriers plan their loads about a week out, so booking 7–10 days before your first available date puts your car on their board when they are building routes. Inside 48 hours is possible on busy corridors but costs more. Snowbird season (October–January southbound, March–May northbound) and late summer sell out fastest.