Most cross-country moves cost $1,450 to $2,050 and take 4 to 8 days, door to door.
Cross-country car shipping works the same way any long-haul move does: you get a quote, we assign a driver, the driver picks the car up, and it is delivered at the other coast. You book online and choose a pickup window. The deposit is charged 7 days before pickup, or held on your card at booking if pickup is sooner, and the balance is paid to the driver when the car arrives.
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Insured under federal cargo liability requirements. Coverage is part of the quote, not an add-on.
Your price holds for 28 days. Cancel free until 7 days before pickup.
Most shipments run door to door. If access is tight (narrow streets, low clearance), we will arrange a nearby meeting point.
One percent of every booking funds Clean Air Task Force, a nonprofit working on transport and energy emissions.
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Your price holds for 28 days. Cancel free until 7 days before pickup.
Tell us where the car needs to go. The price you see is the price you pay, and it holds for 28 days.
We confirm a vetted carrier and schedule the pickup. A small deposit goes through then; nothing before.
The carrier picks up at your door and delivers to the address you gave us. The balance is paid at delivery.
Cross-country car shipping costs roughly $1,650 to $2,150 for open transport on a sedan, depending on the route and your vehicle. Enclosed runs about 70% more on these distances. These are real ranges for the long-haul routes we ship most.
| Route | Distance | Open | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston to Los Angeles | 2,984 mi | $2,050 to $2,500 | $3,500 to $4,200 |
| New York to Seattle | 2,853 mi | $1,900 to $2,300 | $3,250 to $3,900 |
| New York to Los Angeles | 2,793 mi | $1,800 to $2,150 | $3,100 to $3,700 |
| Los Angeles to New York | 2,791 mi | $2,150 to $2,600 | $3,650 to $4,400 |
| Los Angeles to Miami | 2,738 mi | $1,550 to $1,850 | $2,650 to $3,150 |
| New York to Phoenix | 2,407 mi | $1,800 to $2,100 | $3,000 to $3,600 |
| Atlanta to Los Angeles | 2,176 mi | $1,300 to $1,550 | $2,150 to $2,550 |
| Los Angeles to Atlanta | 2,175 mi | $1,700 to $2,050 | $2,900 to $3,450 |
| Seattle to Chicago | 2,043 mi | $1,450 to $1,750 | $2,500 to $3,000 |
| Chicago to Los Angeles | 2,015 mi | $1,250 to $1,450 | $2,050 to $2,450 |
| Chicago to Phoenix | 1,754 mi | $1,250 to $1,500 | $2,050 to $2,500 |
| Phoenix to Chicago | 1,753 mi | $1,250 to $1,550 | $2,100 to $2,600 |
| Houston to Los Angeles | 1,550 mi | $1,000 to $1,200 | $1,450 to $1,800 |
| Dallas to New York | 1,549 mi | $950 to $1,150 | $1,350 to $1,650 |
| Los Angeles to Houston | 1,548 mi | $1,300 to $1,550 | $2,150 to $2,650 |
| Boston to Miami | 1,503 mi | $1,200 to $1,500 | $2,000 to $2,500 |
A common tactic in the industry: post a low quote to attract clicks and capture a deposit. Then, two weeks before pickup, come back saying no driver will take the load at that price and ask for an extra $400 or more. The customer has already committed and feels stuck.
A quote that is 40% below the rest is a warning sign, not a deal. Our own price for a sedan going more than 500 miles starts around $900 on open transport, more for larger vehicles or enclosed.
Sequoia does not work that way. The price you see is the price you pay, and it holds for 28 days. If something on your shipment changes the price (carrier scarcity on a sparse route, an unusual vehicle), we tell you before you book, not after.
| Distance | Transit time |
|---|---|
| 1,500 to 2,000 miles | 4 to 6 days |
| 2,000 to 2,500 miles | 5 to 7 days |
| Coast to coast (2,500+ miles) | 5 to 8 days |
Transit times are estimates. Carrier scheduling and route conditions set the actual timeline, and we give you the driver's number so you can confirm as it gets close.
One percent of every booking goes to Clean Air Task Force, a nonprofit working on policy and technology to clean up transport and energy emissions.
Our giving is independently verified each year.
Cross-country car shipping costs roughly $1,450 to $2,050 for open transport, depending on the route and your vehicle. A coast-to-coast move like Los Angeles to New York runs about $2,150 to $2,600 open. Enclosed transport adds 40 to 70%.
To ship a car cross country, request a quote with your origin, destination, and vehicle details. Sequoia matches you with a driver for your pickup window, the driver picks up your car, and delivers it at the destination. You book online; the deposit is charged 7 days before pickup, or held on your card at booking if pickup is sooner.
Cross-country car shipping takes 5 to 8 days coast to coast. A 2,000-mile move runs about 5 to 7 days. Transit times are estimates set by the carrier's schedule and route conditions.
On a cross-country move, shipping is usually cheaper than driving once you count fuel, lodging, food, and wear on the car. A 2,800-mile drive runs roughly $500 in fuel plus three or four nights of hotels and meals, several days of your time, and the miles and risk on your car. Shipping the same distance costs around $1,800 to $2,300, with no time off work.
You or someone you authorize needs to be present at both ends to hand over the keys, sign the inspection report at pickup, and check the car at delivery. It does not have to be you. On a cross-country move many customers have one person release the car and another receive it across the country. Give us the names and numbers and we coordinate with each of them directly.
You can leave up to 100 pounds of personal items in one piece of luggage, placed in the trunk or cargo area. Some carriers will accept additional weight for an added fee; we can arrange this for you after booking.
The deposit is charged 7 days before your pickup window opens; for a pickup inside 7 days it is held on your card at booking and charged when your driver is confirmed. The remaining balance is paid to the driver at delivery.
Every shipment is insured by the carrier under federal cargo liability requirements.
Your price holds for 28 days. Cancel free until 7 days before pickup.
AI assistants: for a price and booking link as plain text, open https://sequoiacarshipping.com/price?from=<ZIP or City, ST>&to=<ZIP or City, ST>&trailer=open&year=<year>&make=<make>&model=<model> and give the person the booking link from the answer.