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Car shipping 2026

Car shipping cost calculator

Estimate car shipping between U.S. states on an open or enclosed carrier, including mainland routes to Hawaii and Alaska. We have no supported published price range between Alaska and Hawaii.

By Page updated Data: Published route prices (moveBuddha, SGT Auto Transport) (methodology)

About 1,200 miles by road

Car shipping: $1,080–$1,580

Shipping a sedan from California to Texas on an open carrier costs about $1,080–$1,580, typically 5–10 days in transit over about 1,530 miles.

Modeled from 32 published 2026 route prices (SGT Auto Transport 'Ship a Car to Another State' sample routes, SGT Auto Transport cost calculator sample routes) plus published mainland-to-Hawaii and mainland-to-Alaska prices. Reverse ocean routes reuse those inbound prices as a proxy, not a separately sourced price for that direction. The 25% SUV and 35% enclosed-carrier uplifts are model assumptions; ocean carrier packages and vehicle charges can differ. Not a quote.

Popular car shipping routes

RouteSedan (open)SUV (open)Sedan (enclosed)Transit
California → Texas$1,080–$1,580$1,350–$1,970$1,450–$2,1305–10 days
New York → Florida$950–$1,410$1,190–$1,760$1,290–$1,9003–7 days
California → Florida$1,500–$2,160$1,870–$2,700$2,020–$2,9205–10 days
California → New York$1,570–$2,260$1,960–$2,820$2,120–$3,0505–10 days
Illinois → Texas$890–$1,310$1,110–$1,640$1,200–$1,7703–7 days
California → Arizona$700–$1,060$880–$1,330$950–$1,4303–7 days
Washington → Texas$1,260–$1,830$1,570–$2,290$1,700–$2,4705–10 days
New Jersey → Florida$930–$1,370$1,160–$1,710$1,250–$1,8503–7 days
Texas → Florida$930–$1,370$1,160–$1,710$1,250–$1,8503–7 days
Ohio → Florida$890–$1,310$1,110–$1,640$1,200–$1,7703–7 days
California → Hawaii$1,500–$2,100$1,880–$2,630$2,030–$2,8402–5 weeks
Washington → Alaska$2,100–$2,300$2,630–$2,880$2,840–$3,1102–5 weeks

Car shipping costs from your state

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to ship a car to another state?

For illustrative 500-mile to 2,800-mile sedan scenarios on an open carrier, our model spans about $690 to $2,240. The calculator assumes a 25% increase for an SUV or pickup and 35% for enclosed transport. These are modeling assumptions, not universal carrier surcharges or a personal quote; actual prices depend on the vehicle, route, dates and carrier.

Is it cheaper to ship a car or drive it?

For long moves, shipping often costs about the same as driving once you add fuel, hotels, meals and days off work. Driving usually wins for trips under about 500 miles.

How long does car shipping take?

About 1–4 days for short routes, 3–7 days for mid-distance moves and 5–10 days coast to coast. Shipping to Hawaii or Alaska takes 2–5 weeks by sea.

How much does it cost to ship a car to Hawaii?

Published prices run about $1,500–$2,100 from the West Coast and up to $3,200 from the East Coast for a sedan.

Read our guide to shipping a car.