Cost to Ship a Car

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Learn how car shipping prices are determined and the cost to ship a car from state to state.

ON THIS PAGE:
1. Rates for Common Routes
       Delivery Times / ETAs*
2. Determine Service Rates
3. Understanding Price Factors
4. Explaining Delivery Times

1. PRICES FOR COMMON ROUTES

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👍 LAST UPDATE: July 2021
National Average Diesel Fuel Rate: $4.84 / gallon
Some routes affected by Snowbird Season North/South (OCT-MAY)
CAR TRANSPORT AVERAGE COST
*ETA: Estimated Time of Arrival

Car Transport Rates for Common Routes.
All rates listed Below are estimates for regular sized sedans on Open Auto Transport Services.

 Listed rates are based on regular mid-size sedans. 

FROM ARIZONA TO:

✅ Cost to ship car from Phoenix AZ to Hollywood FL (7-10 Days) $900-1200 

✅ Price to deliver car from Scottsdale AZ to Manhattan (7-10 Days) $1100-1400 

✅ Rate to ship vehicle from Glendale AZ to Los Angeles (3-5 Days) $400-700

FROM CALIFORNIA TO:

✅ Cost to ship car from Los Angeles CA to Miami FL (7-10 Days) $900-1200 

✅ Price to transport car from San Francisco CA to New York City NY (7-10 Days) $1000-1300

✅ Cost to ship car from San Diego CA to Boston MA (7-10 Days) $1100-1400 

✅ Rate to deliver car from Los Angeles CA to Ft Lauderdale FL (7-10 Days) $1000-1300

✅ Price to transport car from San Francisco CA to Chicago IL (5-7 Days) $800-1100

✅ Cost to ship car from San Diego CA to Houston (3-5 Days) $600-900  

FROM FLORIDA TO:

✅ Cost to ship car from Tampa FL to Austin TX (3-5 Days) $600-900

✅ Price to transport car from Orlando FL to Portland OR (7-10 Days) $1000-1300

✅ Rate to ship car from Fort Lauderdale FL to New York City NY (3-5 Days) $800-1100 

✅ Rate to deliver car from Miami FL to Buffalo NY (3-5 Days) $700-1000 

✅ Cost to ship car from West Palm Beach FL to Boston MA (3-5 Days) $800-1100 

✅ Price to transport car from Orlando FL to Seattle WA (7-10 Days) $1000-1300 

FROM GEORGIA TO:

✅ Rate to deliver car from Atlanta GA to Chicago IL (4-6 Days) $700-1000

✅ Price to haul car from Savannah GA to Los Angeles CA (7-10 Days) $1100-1400 

✅ Cost to transport car from Macon GA to Miami FL (1-2 Days) $300-600

FROM MARYLAND TO:

✅ Rate to deliver car from Baltimore MD to Minneapolis MN (3-5 Days) $500-800 

✅ Cost to ship car from Annapolis MD to Los Angeles CA (7-10 Days) $1000-1300

FROM NEW JERSEY TO:

✅ Price to transport car from Jersey City NJ to Houston TX (5-7 Days) $800-1100 

✅ Cost to haul car from Newark NJ to Los Angeles (7-10 Days) $1000-1300 

FROM NEW YORK TO:

✅ Rate to deliver car from Buffalo NY to Orlando FL (3-5 Days) $700-1000

✅ Cost to transport car from New York City  NY to Los Angeles CA (7-10 Days) $1200-1500

✅ Price to ship car from Brooklyn NY to Miami FL (3-5 Days) $800-1100

✅ Rate to transport car from Bronx NY to Chicago IL (3-5 Days) $700-1000

FROM OHIO TO:

✅ Rate to deliver car from Cleveland OH to Oakland CA (7-10 Days) $1000-1300 

✅ Price to transport car from Cincinnati OH to Brooklyn NY (2-3 Days) $1000-1300 

FROM PENNSYLVANIA TO:

✅ Price to transport car from Philadelphia PA to Nevada NV (5-7 Days) $1100-1400

✅ Rate to ship car from Pittsburgh PA to Miami FL (5-7 Days) $800-1100

✅ Cost to haul car from Allentown PA to Los Angeles CA  (7-10 Days) $1200-1500

FROM TENNESSEE TO:

✅ Price to transport car from Memphis TN to Phoenix AZ (3-5 Days) $600-900 

✅ Rate to haul car from Nashville TN to Seattle WA (5-7 Days) $900-1200

FROM TEXAS TO:

✅ Cost to ship car from Dallas TX to San Diego CA (3-5 Days) $500-800

✅ Price to transport car from Houston  TX to Miami FL (3-5 Days) $600-900

✅ Cost to haul car from San Antonio TX to New York City (5-7 Days) $1100-1400 

FROM WASHINGTON TO:

✅ Cost to ship car from Seattle WA to Hollywood FL (7-10 Days) $1000-1300 

✅ Price to transport auto from Tacoma  WA to Los Angeles CA (3-5 Days) $700-1000

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2. Determine Rates

Prices for auto transport services are usually calculated within a few different variables.

There is no set price for any route as market shipping rates fluctuate up and down consistently.

That is mainly why most auto transport companies will offer you a Quote (an Estimate by definition).

The main details to consider are:

• vehicle specs (weight/size),
• route variations,
• total mileage and
• current diesel fuel rates based on National averages.
  

The more miles required on a common route would cost less per mile.

➡️ Special requirements like winch service for inoperable vehicles would acquire additional fees included to the total cost of the transport. Winch service fees can cost anywhere from $100 to $300 depending on the size of the vehicle.

➡️ Premium services like enclosed car carrier trailers well also cost more due to the added features and safety measures provided when shipping your car to another state. The added cost for an enclosed transport can range anywhere from $300 to $600 more than the standard cost for open auto carrier transport.

➡️ Additional requests like top-load placement or expedited shipping can also add to the final cost. This all depends on the route variations and availability.

When requesting a quote from Viceroy, you will receive an estimate based on your needs. The rate will include everything. Taxes, tolls, fuel, Door-to-door service and full insurance protection bumper to bumper.

3. How To
Calculate Price Factors

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These are the main factors that determine your car transport cost. Before you hire the first company you find with the lowest quote or price, there are a few little details you should know about the auto transport industry. Knowing these little facts of information will help you understand how auto transport is priced allowing you to find the lowest rate possible when shipping a car state to state.

◾ When It Needs To Ship
We can help you move your vehicle anywhere in the United States.

All we require is you keep an open mind and allow us at least a 2 to 4 day pickup window to allow our staff to coordinate your move and prepare the driver for dispatch.

All details would be sent to you by email. We remind you that communication is key for a successful transport.

◾ Type of Vehicle
Larger vehicles cost more to transport. Many pickup trucks, SUV’s, minivans and cargo vans come with “oversized / overweight shipping fees.” This is of course due to the added weight & size when transporting. These are gathered based on size and weight of the vehicle you are shipping, and are included in the quote.

This is why shipping a large pickup truck along a route will cost more than a standard car on that same route.

Cars sized up to full-size sedans are not subject to oversize/overweight car shipping fees.

Cars that are standard size will have standard rates.

◾ Condition of Your Vehicle
The condition of your vehicle will play a big factor in the quote. If the vehicle is inoperable, there will be an added fee due to the use of a winch and the drivers labor. Everything is based on availability. Not all drivers / trucks have a winch.

Drivers that do will charge for that service as it requires extra usage of expensive equipment & labor.

As long as the vehicle can roll, brake & steer, a winch can be used to load.

◾ Auto Carrier Type
You can request an open transport or an enclosed transport. An enclosed auto transport carrier  provides complete protection from the outside world during shipment.

The enclosed transporter is mainly reserved for higher-end cars such as Exotics, luxuries or Antiques and classics.

Normally, the use of an enclosed car transport service does cost more but is worth it in the end as the vehicle is delivered the same way as picked up. No dirt. No blemishes.

Open car transport will get your car shipped for a cheaper rate but will be exposed to the elements of the air and road debris while in transit.

◾ Pickup & Destination
This is very important as it is one of the main factors in generating your auto transport quote.

The origin & destination zone is the reason why you're having your auto transported in the first place. For some reason, you don't want to drive it yourself.

Whichever the case, one of the most important points in getting your vehicle from point A to B is the distance in between which would result in fuel spent per mile.

Your car transport company should focus on where you are moving from and to and the mileage between the two and basically use that as a baseline when compiling your estimate when pricing.

4. Time It Takes To Ship Car

The time it takes to transport your car from state-to-state varies depending on which states you need service on.

For a car shipping truck driven by one single driver, standard times for delivery would be applied.

For trucks driven by two or more drivers, the route would be completed much faster as multiple drivers would trade shifts.

Drivers are generally allowed to drive 14 consecutive hours In which to drive up to 11 hours after being off duty for 10 or more consecutive hours. This limits the amount of time a driver is allowed to operate per shift which is enforced by the FMCSA.

To determine the amount of time it takes to ship a car from point A to point B, one must include drive time along with loading and unloading Plus customer service for each designated pick-up and delivery adding up to the total time it takes to transport your car to its final destination.