- New York → Los Angeles
- 2,885 mi
- Transit
- 6–10 days
- Open carrier
- $2,205
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York → Los AngelesNY → CA | 2,885 | $2,205 | $3,255 | 6–10 days |
| Brooklyn → San FranciscoNY → CA | 3,032 | $2,270 | $3,355 | 7–10 days |
| Long Island → San DiegoNY → CA | 2,888 | $2,210 | $3,255 | 6–10 days |
| Queens → San JoseNY → CA | 3,021 | $2,265 | $3,345 | 7–10 days |
| Buffalo → SacramentoNY → CA | 2,627 | $2,105 | $3,095 | 6–9 days |
The route
Westbound trucks leave the New York area across New Jersey on I-78 or I-80, then choose I-40, I-70 or I-80 west depending on the season. New York to Los Angeles is 2,885 miles.
Upstate pickups in Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse often head west on I-90 to Chicago and pick up I-80 from there. Long Island and Queens pickups are scheduled with trucks working the whole metro area.
When to book
Summer is the busiest season: New York to Los Angeles is about $2,360 for a July pickup and $2,185 in February. If you ship in winter, ask your dispatcher which route the truck is taking; southern routes avoid most mountain snow.
Good to know
California gives new residents 20 days to register after becoming a resident or taking a job in the state. Every car registered in California has to meet its emission requirements, so expect a smog check and an in-person vehicle verification at the DMV.
Shipping the other way? See California to New York car shipping.
Questions about New York to California car shipping
How long does it take to ship a car from New York to California?
About 6–10 days after pickup for New York to Los Angeles.
How do I hand over my car in Manhattan?
Bring it to a nearby wide street or lot your dispatcher arranges. Drivers can't take a carrier into a garage or down most Manhattan side streets.
Is it cheaper to ship from upstate New York?
Usually a little. Buffalo to Sacramento is about $2,105, compared with $2,270 from New York City to San Francisco; most of the difference is distance.