California to Texas
- Distance
- 1,500 mi
- Transit
- 3–6 days
- Open from
- $1,000
California · I-5
Car Shipping Sacramento, CA
Door-to-door auto transport from $725 · Pickup in 1–3 days · Open and enclosed carriers
- Dallas: from $1,300
- Chicago: from $1,350
- New York City: from $1,500
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- Insured carriers
- 1–5 day pickup
- No deposit to us
- Interstates
- I-5, I-80, US-50
- Nearest terminal or port
- Yards along I-80 in West Sacramento and Roseville
- Typical pickup lead time
- 1–3 days
- after booking
- To Dallas
- $1,300 – $1,700
- 4–7 days · open
- To Chicago
- $1,350 – $1,800
- 5–8 days · open
- To New York City
- $1,500 – $1,975
- 7–11 days · open
Car shipping in Sacramento: the start of the northern cross-country lane
Sacramento is where a car hauler chooses its road east. I-80 climbs from here over Donner Pass to Reno, Salt Lake City and the Plains, the northern route to Chicago and the East Coast; I-5 runs north to Oregon and south to the I-10 and I-40 lanes. The yards in West Sacramento and Roseville build loads for both, which makes the region a quick pickup in any month and a natural origin for Denver, Salt Lake, the Pacific Northwest and the Midwest as well as Texas and the East.
The customers are relocations to and from the state's capital and its employers, families leaving the Bay Area for Roseville, Folsom and El Dorado Hills and then leaving again for Idaho, Nevada, Texas and Arizona, students at UC Davis and Sacramento State, military families at Travis and Beale, and retirees heading for the Sierra foothills and beyond. The valley floor is flat and easy for a truck; the foothills and the Tahoe basin are meeting points. The quote form above is set to Sacramento; add the other end of the trip and your vehicle for a range.
Pickup and delivery around the Sacramento region
The suburbs are driveway pickups. Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Elk Grove, Natomas, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Davis and West Sacramento take a 75-foot truck wherever the street lets it turn without reversing. Gated communities in Serrano, Whitney Oaks, Granite Bay and the Folsom developments admit a delivery truck with a call from the resident or meet the driver at the gate; it does not change the price.
The old city is a meeting point. Midtown, East Sacramento's tree-lined streets, Land Park, Curtis Park, Oak Park and downtown have mature canopy, narrow streets and parked cars, and the driver names a big-box lot off I-80, US-50 or Highway 99, or a garage exit at a larger building. Sacramento International's hotel lots off I-5 at the airport exit are the usual handover for anyone flying the same day.
The foothills and Tahoe are handled from the highway. Auburn, Grass Valley, Placerville and Cameron Park meet the driver at a plaza near I-80 or US-50; Truckee and South Lake Tahoe are on the interstate and the highway but their streets are not built for a hauler, so the handover is at a lot near the exit. Travis and Beale set their own rules; the driver meets you outside the gate or at your off-base address.
Winter is the one variable. Donner Pass closes in storms, and an eastbound truck either waits a day at Roseville or runs I-5 south to I-40; your specialist tells you which the driver chose and nothing is charged. Belongings stay under about 100 pounds, below the window line, uninsured. The FasTrak comes off the windshield. A car leaving California keeps its title with you and a financed or leased car crosses state lines without lender approval.
Outbound
Top routes from Sacramento
Where Sacramento customers ship most. Each route page has a full price table by vehicle.
California to Florida
- Distance
- 2,730 mi
- Transit
- 6–9 days
- Open from
- $1,400
California to New York
- Distance
- 2,790 mi
- Transit
- 7–10 days
- Open from
- $1,450
Price examples
What it costs to ship a car from Sacramento
Sedan, running, standard pickup window. Reverse direction prices are usually within 10% of these.
| From Sacramento to | Distance | Transit | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 1,780 mi | 4–7 days | $1,300 – $1,700 | $1,875 – $2,475 |
| Chicago, IL | 2,050 mi | 5–8 days | $1,350 – $1,800 | $1,950 – $2,600 |
| New York City, NY | 2,820 mi | 7–11 days | $1,500 – $1,975 | $2,175 – $2,875 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 760 mi | 2–4 days | $725 – $975 | $1,075 – $1,400 |
| Seattle, WA | 750 mi | 2–4 days | $725 – $950 | $1,050 – $1,400 |
- Distance1,780 miTransit4–7 daysOpen carrier$1,300 – $1,700Enclosed$1,875 – $2,475
- Distance2,050 miTransit5–8 daysOpen carrier$1,350 – $1,800Enclosed$1,950 – $2,600
- Distance2,820 miTransit7–11 daysOpen carrier$1,500 – $1,975Enclosed$2,175 – $2,875
- Distance760 miTransit2–4 daysOpen carrier$725 – $975Enclosed$1,075 – $1,400
- Seattle, WADistance750 miTransit2–4 daysOpen carrier$725 – $950Enclosed$1,050 – $1,400
Services
Car shipping services in Sacramento
The services Sacramento customers book most, with the low end of each typical range.
- from $1,400
Cross-Country Shipping
Coast to coast in 7–10 days on I-40, I-70 or I-80. Priced per mile far below short hauls.
Learn more - from $800
Enclosed Transport
Hard-sided trailers for classic, exotic, luxury and low-clearance cars. Weather and road-debris protection.
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Open Transport
The standard for 9 in 10 shipments. Two-level open trailers, lowest cost, fastest pickup.
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Why AutoShippingUS
Why Sacramento drivers choose AutoShippingUS
Two lanes from one yard
Loads for I-80 east and I-5 in both directions build in Roseville and West Sacramento, so we schedule a Sacramento pickup for Denver, Seattle, Dallas or New York as a stop on a departing load rather than a detour.
Donner Pass planned for
From November to April your specialist checks the pass against your window. If it closes, you hear whether the driver is waiting or rerouting before you have to ask, and rescheduling costs nothing.
Foothills and Tahoe handovers arranged in advance
Auburn, Placerville, Truckee and South Lake Tahoe are workable meeting points for a hauler. The spot is confirmed when the truck is assigned, with the driver's number.
Questions
Sacramento car shipping questions
Not covered here? A specialist can answer route-specific questions in a couple of minutes.
888-706-8784Roughly $1,125–$1,525 to Dallas, $1,250–$1,700 to Chicago, $1,475–$2,000 to New York, $650–$925 to Phoenix and $650–$925 to Seattle for a running sedan on an open carrier. Enclosed adds 40–60%; SUVs and pickups 12–20%.
One to three days. Sacramento is where I-80 and I-5 cross, so trucks heading east over the Sierra and north to Oregon pass through, and the yards in West Sacramento and Roseville build loads for both.
I-80 over Donner Pass through Reno, Salt Lake City, Wyoming and Nebraska to Chicago and the East. In winter, when the pass closes, drivers run I-5 south to I-40 instead.
Midtown, East Sacramento's tree-lined streets, Land Park, Curtis Park and downtown. Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom, Elk Grove, Natomas, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights and El Dorado Hills are direct to the door.
May through August for relocations, and September for state-government and university moves. November through February is cheapest apart from the holiday weeks.
Yes, with a meeting point. Truckee and South Lake Tahoe are on I-80 and US-50 but their streets are not built for a hauler; Auburn, Placerville and Grass Valley are handled from the highway.
Eastbound, sometimes. Donner Pass closes in storms and trucks either wait a day or reroute south. Nothing is charged for the hold and your specialist tells you which the driver chose.
Guides
Before you ship from Sacramento
9 min read
How to Ship a Car: The Complete 2026 Guide
Get quotes, pick a carrier, hand over the keys with an inspection report, and receive the car on delivery. The whole process takes 60 seconds to start and 1–10 days to finish, depending on distance.
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8 min read
How to Ship a Car You Bought Online or Out of State
Confirm the seller or dealer will release the car to a carrier, get the pickup contact and hours, ship on an open carrier for most purchases, and inspect on delivery before the driver leaves. Expect $550–$2,000 depending on distance.
Read the guide7 min read
How to Prepare a Car for Shipping: 12-Point Checklist
Wash the car, photograph every panel, leave a quarter tank of fuel, remove personal items and toll tags, fold in mirrors, note existing damage on the Bill of Lading, and hand over one set of keys.
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Ready to ship a car from Sacramento?
Carriers pick up across Sacramento in 1–3 days. Enter your route and vehicle and a specialist confirms a firm price within business hours.
Average response time under 5 minutes during business hours (Mon–Sun 7am–9pm ET).
Last updated September 12, 2026 · Written by the AutoShippingUS Editorial Team · Reviewed by Christofer Whiteman, Editor · Industry review by Sarah Williams, Independent auto transport consultant, 20 years in the industry