- Los Angeles → Seattle
- 1,134 mi
- Transit
- 3–5 days
- Open carrier
- $1,425
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 → SeattleCA → WA | 1,134 | $1,425 | $2,040 | 3–5 days |
| San Francisco → SeattleCA → WA | 802 | $1,210 | $1,715 | 2–4 days |
| San Diego → TacomaCA → WA | 1,229 | $1,475 | $2,125 | 3–5 days |
| Sacramento → SpokaneCA → WA | 778 | $1,195 | $1,690 | 2–4 days |
| San Jose → BellevueCA → WA | 838 | $1,235 | $1,750 | 2–4 days |
The route
Carriers run I-5 nearly the whole way: over the Grapevine north of Los Angeles, up the Central Valley, past Mount Shasta and over the Siskiyou Pass into Oregon, then through Portland to Seattle. Los Angeles to Seattle is 1,134 miles.
Spokane deliveries leave I-5 at Portland for I-84 and US-395, or cross Snoqualmie Pass on I-90 from Seattle. Vancouver, Washington sits on I-5 just across the Columbia River from Portland.
When to book
Summer is the busiest season: Los Angeles to Seattle is about $1,515 for a July pickup and $1,410 in February. From November through March, snow and chain controls on the Siskiyou Pass can hold a truck for a day.
Good to know
Washington gives new residents 30 days after moving to get a Washington driver license and register the car, and you need the license before you can register.
Shipping the other way? See Washington to California car shipping.
Questions about California to Washington car shipping
How long does it take to ship a car from California to Washington?
About 3–5 days after pickup for Los Angeles to Seattle.
Can the truck reach my house on one of Seattle's hills?
Often not on the steepest streets in neighborhoods like Queen Anne or Capitol Hill. The driver will meet you on a flatter street or in a lot nearby.
Do you deliver east of the mountains?
Yes. Spokane is a regular delivery point. Sacramento to Spokane is about $1,195 right now.