The default way to ship a car in the US. Enclosed costs 40 to 70% more for the same car.
Open car shipping moves your car on an uncovered multi-car trailer, the same kind that delivers new cars to dealerships. It is how most cars in the country move.
Your car rides exposed to weather and road debris, the same as it would on any highway. It stays insured from pickup to delivery. For the cars most people drive every day, open is the practical default, and the reason it costs less than enclosed.
If your car is a collector, exotic, low-clearance, or show-quality car, look at enclosed instead
Open car shipping runs about $600 to $950 under 500 miles and $1,800 to $2,300 coast to coast for a sedan, more for larger vehicles. Most shipments fall inside those ranges.
Open is the cheaper of the two; enclosed runs 40 to 70% more for the same route. The exact number depends on your car, your route, and your dates.
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.
The same route doesn't cost the same to run on different days. Four things move the number.
Busy corridors between big metro areas cost less per mile than the same distance through rural states, because carriers fill the trailer faster.
Snowbird routes swing with the season. In autumn the pressure runs south, toward Florida and Arizona; in spring it reverses and runs north.
Pickups and full-size SUVs take more trailer space and cost more to move. Compact sedans cost the least.
More notice usually means a lower price. Book a week or two ahead and we can match a carrier already running your route. A last-minute move can still go, but with fewer carriers to choose from, it can cost more.
Great experience! It was very personalized and attentive. I had an emergency move and they managed to pick up the car just the next day after booking.
We had to send the car back to the dealership in Georgia and Sequoia did a really great job for us. Highly recommended!!!
Professional service and reasonable price considering they had to winch my car on the trailer.
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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.
Most shipments fall within these ranges. Distance is the biggest single factor; the carrier type adds 40 to 70% for enclosed, and the premium grows with distance.
| Distance | Open | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Under 500 miles | $600 to $950 | $900 to $1,300 |
| 500 to 1,000 miles | $900 to $1,200 | $1,250 to $1,900 |
| 1,000 to 1,500 miles | $1,100 to $1,500 | $1,650 to $2,550 |
| 1,500 to 2,000 miles | $1,350 to $1,850 | $2,250 to $3,150 |
| 2,000 to 2,500 miles | $1,550 to $2,000 | $2,600 to $3,350 |
| Coast to coast (2,500+ miles) | $1,800 to $2,300 | $3,050 to $3,900 |
Prices for a standard sedan, updated monthly.
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.
Open car shipping costs roughly $600 to $950 under 500 miles and $1,800 to $2,300 coast to coast for a sedan, more for larger vehicles. Enclosed transport runs 40 to 70% more for the same route.
Yes. Open transport is how most cars in the US move, including new cars delivered to dealerships. Your car rides exposed to weather and road debris the same way it would on any highway, and it is insured the whole way.
Most shipments take 1 to 8 days in transit, depending on distance. Coast to coast runs about 5 to 8 days; a regional move can be 1 to 3. Pickup windows are ranges, not fixed dates, because they depend on the carrier's routing.
Open transport carries your car on an uncovered multi-car trailer; enclosed carries it in a covered one. Open is the default; enclosed runs 40 to 70% more and is worth it for collector, exotic, low-clearance, or show-quality cars.
A small amount is usually fine, but carriers are not licensed to haul household goods, and anything you pack is not covered by transport insurance. Keep it under about 100 pounds and in the trunk, out of sight.
Yes. Your car is covered by the carrier's cargo insurance during transport. We confirm the assigned carrier's coverage is active before pickup.
Open works for everyday cars and standard vehicles. For collector cars, exotics, low-clearance sports cars, or anything where original paint and road grime matter, enclosed is the smart pick. Same 28-day price, same payment terms, same fair pay to drivers.
See enclosed transportYour price holds for 28 days. Cancel free until 7 days before pickup.
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