Most cross-country moves cost $1,000 to $1,900 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. Nothing is charged until 7 days before pickup, 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 quote is locked for 28 days. Cancel free up to 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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Locked for 28 days. Nothing charged at booking.
Tell us where the car needs to go. The price you see is the price you pay, locked 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 $1,000 to $1,900 for open transport, depending on the route and your vehicle. Enclosed runs 30 to 45% more. These are real ranges for the long-haul routes we ship most.
| Route | Distance | Open | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to New York | 2,800 mi | $1,400 to $1,900 | $2,100 to $2,800 |
| New York to Miami | 1,300 mi | $900 to $1,400 | $1,400 to $2,000 |
| Los Angeles to Miami | 2,700 mi | $1,300 to $1,800 | $2,000 to $2,700 |
| Chicago to Los Angeles | 2,000 mi | $1,100 to $1,600 | $1,650 to $2,350 |
| Houston to Los Angeles | 1,550 mi | $950 to $1,400 | $1,400 to $2,050 |
| Chicago to Miami | 1,400 mi | $950 to $1,400 | $1,400 to $2,050 |
| Seattle to Los Angeles | 1,150 mi | $800 to $1,200 | $1,200 to $1,750 |
| Boston to Miami | 1,500 mi | $1,000 to $1,500 | $1,500 to $2,150 |
| Dallas to New York | 1,550 mi | $1,000 to $1,500 | $1,500 to $2,150 |
| Phoenix to Chicago | 1,750 mi | $1,050 to $1,550 | $1,550 to $2,250 |
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 30% below the rest is a warning sign, not a deal. The honest floor for any shipment over 500 miles is about $500 to $700 for a sedan on open transport, more for larger vehicles or enclosed.
Sequoia does not work that way. The price you see is the price you pay, locked 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 $1,000 to $1,900 for open transport, depending on the route, your vehicle, and the season. A coast-to-coast move like Los Angeles to New York runs about $1,400 to $1,900 open. Enclosed transport adds 30 to 45%.
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; nothing is charged until 7 days before pickup.
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 starts around $1,000 to $1,400 for the same distance, 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.
Nothing is charged at booking. The deposit is charged 7 days before your pickup window opens, and the remaining balance is paid to the driver at delivery.
Every shipment is insured by the carrier under federal cargo liability requirements.
Locked for 28 days. Nothing charged at booking.