- Los Angeles → Phoenix
- 421 mi
- Transit
- 1–3 days
- Open carrier
- $910
What it costs
Prices for a running sedan with standard pickup, as of Oct 27, 2026, calculated the same way as the quote on this page. SUVs, pickups and inoperable vehicles cost more, and you can price those exactly with the quote tool.
| Route | Miles | Open | Enclosed | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → PhoenixCA → AZ | 421 | $910 | $1,250 | 1–3 days |
| San Diego → PhoenixCA → AZ | 353 | $855 | $1,160 | 1–3 days |
| San Francisco → ScottsdaleCA → AZ | 777 | $1,305 | $1,855 | 2–4 days |
| Riverside → TucsonCA → AZ | 461 | $945 | $1,300 | 1–3 days |
| Sacramento → MesaCA → AZ | 763 | $1,290 | $1,840 | 2–4 days |
The route
Los Angeles and Inland Empire loads run I-10 east through Palm Springs and across the desert to Phoenix, 421 miles from Los Angeles. San Diego pickups take I-8 through Yuma and join I-10 near Casa Grande for Phoenix or Tucson.
Bay Area and Sacramento cars come down I-5 and cross on I-10, or take I-40 to Flagstaff and I-17 south. Those Northern California pickups are priced like snowbird moves in fall, since they're heading south into Arizona for the winter season.
When to book
Summer is peak moving season on this lane: Los Angeles to Phoenix is about $960 for a July pickup and $905 in February. In summer, ask for a morning delivery so you're not inspecting the car in the afternoon heat.
Good to know
Arizona asks new residents to register as soon as they become residents, with no grace period. Cars that will be registered in the Phoenix or Tucson areas may need an emissions test first.
Shipping the other way? See Arizona to California car shipping.
Questions about California to Arizona car shipping
How long does it take to ship a car from California to Arizona?
About 1–3 days after pickup for Los Angeles to Phoenix. Bay Area pickups take 2–4 days.
Is it worth shipping a car such a short distance?
Many people drive it. Shipping makes sense when you're moving more than one car, flying, or don't want a day in the desert in summer. Los Angeles to Phoenix is about $910 on an open carrier.
Do you deliver to Tucson?
Yes. Tucson is a regular stop on I-10. Riverside to Tucson is about $945 right now.