- Los Angeles → Las Vegas
- 269 mi
- Transit
- 1–2 days
- Open carrier
- $780
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 → Las VegasCA → NV | 269 | $780 | $1,045 | 1–2 days |
| San Diego → Las VegasCA → NV | 312 | $820 | $1,105 | 1–2 days |
| San Francisco → RenoCA → NV | 220 | $735 | $970 | 1–2 days |
| Sacramento → RenoCA → NV | 132 | $650 | $845 | 1–2 days |
| Irvine → HendersonCA → NV | 271 | $780 | $1,045 | 1–2 days |
The route
Los Angeles to Las Vegas is 269 miles up I-15 through the Cajon Pass, Barstow and the Mojave. San Diego cars take I-15 the whole way, and Orange County pickups join it in the Inland Empire.
Northern California loads cross the Sierra Nevada on I-80 over Donner Summit to Reno. In winter, chain controls on Donner can hold trucks for hours or a day; your dispatcher will tell you if a storm moves your delivery.
When to book
Californians move to Nevada year round, with summer the busiest: Los Angeles to Las Vegas is about $820 for a July pickup and $775 in February. Reno deliveries from December through March depend on the weather over Donner Summit.
Good to know
Nevada gives new residents 30 days to get a Nevada driver license and register the car. New residents need a VIN inspection, done at a DMV office with no appointment, and most cars based in the Las Vegas and Reno areas need a smog check.
Questions about California to Nevada car shipping
How long does it take to ship a car from California to Nevada?
About 1–2 days after pickup for Los Angeles to Las Vegas, and 1–2 days for Sacramento to Reno.
Should I ship or drive to Las Vegas?
If it's one car and you're driving anyway, driving is simple. Shipping makes sense for a second car, a move with a moving truck, or a classic you don't want to drive across the desert. Los Angeles to Las Vegas is about $780 on an open carrier.
Will Donner Pass delay my delivery to Reno?
It can in winter. When chain controls are up on I-80, carriers wait for conditions to improve rather than risk the pass. Your dispatcher keeps you updated.