Nationwide auto transport · Lower 48 + DC
Car shipping priced on today’s road
Get your price in seconds, built from current carrier pay, diesel and seasonal demand on your exact route. Open and enclosed carriers, picked up at your door.
- 48 + DCstates, door to door
- Openor enclosed carriers
- $75KFMCSA broker bond
- Oct 27rates last updated
How it works
Four exits from quote to driveway
You deal with one dispatcher from booking to delivery. Here's what happens at each step.
- EXIT 1
Price it
Enter your route and vehicle. The quote uses current carrier pay for that lane plus fuel and season, so it's a number carriers will actually accept.
- EXIT 2
Book a carrier
We post your load and assign a carrier with active authority and cargo insurance. You get the driver's name, phone and pickup window.
- EXIT 3
Pickup
The driver inspects the car with you, records its condition on the Bill of Lading with photos, and loads it.
- EXIT 4
Delivery
Check the car against the Bill of Lading, sign, and take your keys. Any balance owed is settled at delivery.
Services
Two ways to ride
Open transport
The multi-car carrier dealers use. Lowest price per mile and the most trucks on the road, so pickups are fast.
Open transport rates →Enclosed transport
A covered trailer with soft straps and liftgate loading for classics, exotics and low-clearance cars.
Enclosed transport rates →Snowbird moves
Seasonal shipping to and from Florida and Arizona.
Inoperable cars
Winch loading for vehicles that don't start or roll.
Expedited pickup
A truck assigned in 1 to 2 days when you can't wait.
Cost guide
What moves the price, with this month's rates.
Rates as of Oct 27, 2026
What it costs right now
Running sedan, standard pickup, door to door. Prices come from the same calculator as your quote.
| Route | Miles | Open | Enclosed | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas → HoustonRegional · TX → TX | 266 | $775 | $1,040 | 1–2 days |
| Chicago → AtlantaMulti-state · IL → GA | 695 | $1,135 | $1,590 | 2–3 days |
| Seattle → DenverCross-region · WA → CO | 1,203 | $1,460 | $2,100 | 3–5 days |
| Chicago → Los AngelesLong haul · IL → CA | 2,056 | $1,880 | $2,745 | 5–7 days |
| Los Angeles → New YorkCoast to coast · CA → NY | 2,885 | $2,205 | $3,255 | 6–10 days |
Distance
Total cost rises with miles, but the rate per mile drops on longer routes.
Vehicle size
SUVs, pickups and vans take more room on the trailer. A small SUV costs about 8 percent more than a sedan from Dallas to Chicago; heavy-duty trucks cost the most.
Enclosed trailer
Fewer cars per truck and higher insurance limits: about 42 percent more than open from Dallas to Chicago.
Fuel
Diesel is about $6.28 a gallon (EIA, Oct 19, 2026). Carrier pay moves with it.
Season and direction
Snowbird lanes and summer moving season cost more. New York to Miami costs about 10 percent more in November than in April.
Popular routes
Open carrier · this weekQuestions
Before you book
How much does it cost to ship a car?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, about $775 for a short regional trip like Dallas to Houston and about $2,205 coast to coast from Los Angeles to New York. Your price depends on distance, vehicle size, trailer type, fuel, season and how busy the route is. The quote tool prices all of these for your exact route.
How long does car shipping take?
Carriers cover roughly 350 to 500 miles a day. Los Angeles to New York takes about 6–10 days after pickup, and Dallas to Houston about 1–2 days. Pickup is usually within 1 to 5 business days of your first available date.
Should I choose open or enclosed transport?
Open transport is the standard for everyday cars and costs less. Enclosed transport protects classics, exotics, new luxury cars and low-clearance vehicles from weather and road debris. From Dallas to Chicago it costs about 42 percent more than open.
Is my car insured during transport?
Carriers are required to carry cargo insurance, and your car is covered by the carrier's policy while it's in their care. We confirm active authority and insurance before assigning a carrier, and you can ask for the certificate. Note any damage on the Bill of Lading at delivery.
Can I pack personal items in my car?
Many carriers allow a small amount, often up to 100 lbs in the trunk, but personal items aren't covered by cargo insurance. Ask your dispatcher before packing anything.
Do I need to be there for pickup and delivery?
You or someone you choose, 18 or older, needs to hand over the keys and sign the Bill of Lading at both ends.
How is my quote calculated?
Your price starts with estimated carrier pay for your route, meaning what carriers accept for similar loads right now. It's adjusted for vehicle size, trailer type, fuel, season and route, then a flat booking fee is added. Pricing at market rate is what gets a load picked up quickly instead of sitting on the load board.
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