The default way to ship a car in the US. Enclosed costs 30 to 45% 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 $500 to $800 under 500 miles and $1,200 to $1,900 coast to coast, depending on vehicle size and season. Most shipments fall inside those ranges.
Open is the cheaper of the two; enclosed runs 30 to 45% 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 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.
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.
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Real quote, 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.
Most shipments fall within these ranges. Distance is the biggest single factor; the carrier type adds 30 to 45% for enclosed.
| Distance | Open | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Under 500 miles | $500 to $800 | $750 to $1,150 |
| 500 to 1,500 miles | $800 to $1,300 | $1,200 to $1,800 |
| 1,500 to 2,500 miles | $1,000 to $1,700 | $1,500 to $2,400 |
| Coast to coast | $1,200 to $1,900 | $1,800 to $2,800 |
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 $500 to $800 under 500 miles and $1,200 to $1,900 coast to coast, depending on vehicle size and season. Enclosed transport runs 30 to 45% 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 30 to 45% 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 price lock, same payment terms, same fair pay to drivers.
See enclosed transportNothing charged at booking. Your price is locked for 28 days.