- Miami → Los Angeles
- 2,756 mi
- Transit
- 6–9 days
- Open carrier
- $2,155
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami → Los AngelesFL → CA | 2,756 | $2,155 | $3,175 | 6–9 days |
| Orlando → Los AngelesFL → CA | 2,593 | $2,090 | $3,075 | 6–9 days |
| Tampa → San DiegoFL → CA | 2,461 | $2,040 | $2,995 | 5–9 days |
| Jacksonville → San FranciscoFL → CA | 2,797 | $2,060 | $3,025 | 6–9 days |
| Fort Lauderdale → San JoseFL → CA | 3,009 | $2,140 | $3,150 | 7–10 days |
The route
Westbound carriers pick up I-10 at Jacksonville or reach it on I-75 from the Gulf Coast, then cross Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas before the long desert run through El Paso, Tucson and Phoenix. Miami to Los Angeles is 2,756 miles.
Bay Area deliveries usually leave I-10 in Southern California for I-5 north, or come across on I-40 and through Bakersfield. The Florida Keys are served too; Key West adds about $75 for the long run down US-1.
When to book
Northern California deliveries cost more in spring, when trucks leaving Florida fill up with winter residents' cars: Jacksonville to San Francisco is about $2,525 in April and $2,060 in November. Southern California deliveries follow the national calendar, with summer the busiest.
Good to know
A week on an open trailer through Gulf Coast storms and desert sun is hard on show-quality paint. For a classic or exotic, Miami to Los Angeles is about $3,175 enclosed versus $2,155 on an open carrier.
Shipping the other way? See California to Florida car shipping.
Questions about Florida to California car shipping
How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to California?
Usually 6–9 days after pickup for Miami to Los Angeles.
Do I need to register my car in California right away?
California gives new residents 20 days after becoming a resident or taking a job in the state. Most cars need a California smog check, and out-of-state vehicles are verified in person at the DMV.
What does it cost per mile to ship a car cross-country?
Less than any short trip. Miami to Los Angeles works out to about $0.78 a mile on an open carrier right now.