Car Shipping to California: Coast to Coast Auto Transport To & From the Golden State

Shipping a car to California? CDT Auto Transport moves vehicles door to door between California and all 50 states. The Virginia-to-California run is one of the longest in the country, and it's exactly the kind of trip you don't want to drive yourself. We'll get your vehicle there safely while you fly.

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Door to Door Car Shipping Across California

From the Bay Area to San Diego, we pick up and deliver door to door anywhere in California. Cities we serve every day include:

• Los Angeles
• San Diego
• San Francisco
• San Jose
• Sacramento
• Fresno
• Long Beach
• Oakland
• Bakersfield
• Anaheim
• Santa Ana
• Riverside
• Irvine
• Santa Barbara
• Palm Springs
• Pasadena
• Beverly Hills
• San Bernardino

Coast to Coast Car Shipping

California is about as far from the East Coast as you can get in the lower 48 — roughly 2,700 miles from the DC area. Driving it takes four to five hard days, plus gas, hotels and meals. Shipping your car means it arrives rested and road-free while you take a direct flight. For cross-country moves, it's almost always the smarter call.

Enclosed Transport for Luxury & Exotic Cars

California has one of the highest concentrations of luxury, exotic and collector vehicles in the country. For high-value cars making a long trip, we recommend enclosed transport — your vehicle travels fully protected from weather, road debris and the elements, start to finish. It's the standard for anything you'd think twice about driving through 2,000 miles of highway.

Popular California Auto Transport Routes

We ship cars between California and every state. Some of our busiest routes run between California and:

• Virginia & Washington, DC
• Texas
• Florida
• New York
• Illinois (Chicago)
• Arizona
• Nevada
• Washington State
• Colorado
• Georgia
• North Carolina
• Massachusetts

Don't see your route? We cover them all. Enter your pickup and delivery zip codes in our instant quote form to see your price in seconds.

Transport Options for Shipping to California

How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car to California?

Because California routes are long, price depends heavily on distance, plus your vehicle's size, open or enclosed transport, and the season. Even so, shipping usually beats the cost and wear of a multi-day cross-country drive. For an exact price, use our instant quote form, or see what goes into it in our guide to how much it costs to ship a car.

How It Works

California Car Shipping FAQs

How long does it take to ship a car to California?

California is a long haul. From the East Coast, most shipments take about 5 to 8 days. From the Midwest, expect 3 to 5 days. You'll get an estimated pickup and delivery window when you book.

Should I use enclosed transport to California?

For a standard daily driver, open transport is fine. For a luxury, exotic, classic or high-value car making the long trip, we recommend enclosed transport for full protection from weather and road debris.

Is it cheaper to ship my car or drive it to California?

For a cross-country move, shipping is often comparable once you add up gas, hotels, meals and days off work for a 2,500+ mile drive — and your car arrives without the extra miles and wear.

Is my vehicle insured during transport to California?

Yes. Your vehicle is covered by the carrier's cargo insurance, and we carry our own contingent cargo insurance for added protection.

Do you deliver in busy cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco?

Yes. In dense urban areas, if a full-size carrier can't reach your exact street, the driver will arrange to meet you at a nearby spot that's safe and easy to load from.