Car shipping cost calculator
Estimate what it costs to ship a car between any two states on an open or enclosed carrier, including Hawaii and Alaska.
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 Hawaii and Alaska rates. SUVs cost about 25% more and enclosed carriers about 35% more. Not a quote.
Popular car shipping routes
| Route | Sedan (open) | SUV (open) | Sedan (enclosed) | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California → Texas | $1,080–$1,580 | $1,350–$1,970 | $1,450–$2,130 | 5–10 days |
| New York → Florida | $950–$1,410 | $1,190–$1,760 | $1,290–$1,900 | 3–7 days |
| California → Florida | $1,500–$2,160 | $1,870–$2,700 | $2,020–$2,920 | 5–10 days |
| California → New York | $1,570–$2,260 | $1,960–$2,820 | $2,120–$3,050 | 5–10 days |
| Illinois → Texas | $890–$1,310 | $1,110–$1,640 | $1,200–$1,770 | 3–7 days |
| California → Arizona | $700–$1,060 | $880–$1,330 | $950–$1,430 | 3–7 days |
| Washington → Texas | $1,260–$1,830 | $1,570–$2,290 | $1,700–$2,470 | 5–10 days |
| New Jersey → Florida | $930–$1,370 | $1,160–$1,710 | $1,250–$1,850 | 3–7 days |
| Texas → Florida | $930–$1,370 | $1,160–$1,710 | $1,250–$1,850 | 3–7 days |
| Ohio → Florida | $890–$1,310 | $1,110–$1,640 | $1,200–$1,770 | 3–7 days |
| California → Hawaii | $1,500–$2,100 | $1,880–$2,630 | $2,030–$2,840 | 2–5 weeks |
| Washington → Alaska | $2,100–$2,300 | $2,630–$2,880 | $2,840–$3,110 | 2–5 weeks |
Car shipping costs from your state
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship a car to another state?
On an open carrier, most interstate routes cost about $690 for short hauls to $2,240 coast to coast for a sedan. SUVs cost about 25% more and enclosed transport about 35% more.
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.