Car Shipping Costs and Delivery Time for Popular Auto Transport Routes to and from California
FROM | TO | DELIVERY TIME | PRICE* | |
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California | Florida | 4 - 5 days | $1200 - $1500 | |
California | New York | 6 - 8 days | $1200 - $1500 | |
California | Illinois | 3 - 5 days | $1100 - $1200 | |
California | Washington | 3 - 5 days | $900 - $1100 | |
California | Georgia | 4 - 5 days | $1100 - $1300 | |
Florida | California | 4 - 5 days | $1000 - $1250 | |
New York | California | 6 - 8 days | $1200 - $1500 | |
Illinois | California | 3 - 5 days | $1000 - $1100 | |
Washington | California | 3 - 5 days | $700 - $900 | |
Georgia | California | 4 - 5 days | $1100 - $1300 |
* The Prices shown up above are reflective of current market conditions as of 2025. The prices are subject to change due to seasonal fluctuations, price of gas, pick-up/delivery locations, etc.
See SGT Auto Transport Reviews in California
Word of mouth is always some of the best kind of advertising, and you can think of online customer reviews as being a 21st century version of word of mouth. We invite you to take a look through the testimonials on our website, as well as the hundreds of positive reviews that you can find on Trustpilot, Google, Angies, uShip and elsewhere. You’ll see a lot of common threads through those reviews: professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, transparency and responsive, friendly customer service. Don’t just take our word for it; the customers tell the story about their experiences much better than we can.

Transport Your Car Across Country To or From California
Diverse and fascinating, California is home to the tallest trees on earth; redwoods can grow over 300 feet tall. California also produces 80% of the world’s almonds and a huge part of America’s vegetables and produce; it’s at the heart of the technology industry and is the entertainment capitol of the world. Then on the other hand, California boasts more national parks than any other state and claims some of the most productive ecosystems on earth.
California is served by Interstate highways I-5, I-7, I-8, I-9, I-10, I-15, I-40 and I-80 as well as numerous auxiliary interstates and a network of state and US highways. That kind of road system makes cross country auto transport to or from California more efficient and streamlined. If you’re looking for a California auto shipping company, we’re glad that you chose us here at SGT Auto Transport; let’s take a quick look at what we can do for you to help with your auto logistics needs

Car Shipping Quote on Transportation to and from California
You wouldn’t consider making a big expenditure on a product or service without getting some estimates on what you can expect to spend; it’s just part of your due diligence. At SGT Auto Transport, we’ve made that process a lot easier. No need to wait on the phone with a customer service rep; just locate the Quote Calculator feature on our website and put in the few bits of information it needs for your auto logistics job. After you enter those details, wait a few seconds and the calculator will serve up an accurate quote for what you need done. Every quote from SGT Auto Transport is considered valid for 7 calendar days, and all quotes are final: no hidden charges, no surprise fees.
How does vehicle transport to/from California work?
SGT Auto Transport is one of the best car shipping companies in California. We’ve got years of experience shipping cars and a knowledgeable team. It's our priority to ensure you get an efficient service. To make the shipping process straightforward, we handle everything for you, from the moment you get in touch.
The service we provide is convenient, flexible, and safe. It’s been streamlined to make it much easier for you and we can tailor it to meet your needs.
All it takes are 3 steps. Check out how easy we’ve made it to enjoy auto transport in California:

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How long does vehicle transport to or from California take?
For shorter distances, such as under 200 miles, car shipping to/from California is considerably quick. This method only takes around a couple of days. For distances of more than 2,000 miles, vehicle shipping to/from California can take up to 9 days. But, don’t let this concern you. We’ll do everything in our power to ensure you receive a smooth, quick, and hassle-free service.
Several factors can affect how long it takes for car carriers in California to ship your car. Weather conditions, distance, driver’s hours, road construction, traffic, detours, and seasonality can affect auto transport to/from California. There is, however, the option of a guaranteed pick-up or express shipping if you’re pushed for time.

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Why Should You Choose Us? What Makes SGT Auto Transport one the best Car Shipping companies in California?
We like to think there are plenty of reasons to pick SGT Auto Transport for your vehicle shipping needs:
Everyone wants to feel valued and respected in any interaction, and that’s something we’ve really taken to heart at SGT Auto Transport.
As a car shipping company in California, everything we do revolves around customers; without them, we’d have no reason to exist.
It’s reflected in how we do things; we put customers first and foremost in every transaction, from start to finish.
We’ve put together a team of 25,000 transport drivers around the country, all carefully handpicked for their professionalism and experience, and that customer-centric applies to everyone from sales and admin to dispatch to customer service.
It’s what’s given us a remarkable ten years in the business, and it’s a model we intend to carry forward.
Types of Vehicle Transportation Services we provide in California
We’ve developed a whole menu of different auto transport services, all of which can be customized according to your vehicle, your budget and your needs:
Open car transport: you’ve seen the double decker transport trailers that deliver multiple vehicles to dealerships, and that’s what open car transport is about. Your car shares the ride with several others (for efficient dispatch and routing); while it leaves the vehicles exposed to the elements, it’s by far the most cost-effective and popular way to get a car from point A to point B.
Enclosed car transport: for many customers with rare, very valuable, delicate or incomplete vehicles, it’s desirable to have an extra measure of security and monitoring while it’s in transit. Enclosed car transport is the solution; your car is loaded into a closed trailer and locked in for its trip. Enclosed car transport is actually recommended for exotics and sports cars with low ground clearance. Note that enhanced costs do apply, and that availability of trucks and trailers can be difficult.
Guaranteed pickup service: does anyone like waiting around all afternoon for a service provider? Of course not, and guaranteed pickup is our assurance that your transport driver will be at your address at a specified time and date to load your vehicle.
Cross country auto transport: any delivery that has to cover hundreds of miles will be expensive, regardless of the cargo, since cost/mile is a big part of the formula for billing. With SGT Auto Transport, cost/mile starts to drop for very long runs, making cross country auto transport a solid value.
Express auto transport: we always ask for a couple of weeks lead time for any auto transport job, since there are a lot of details to be worked out. At the same time, we know that’s not always possible and we do offer express auto transport services for last-minute deliveries (premium costs apply)
White glove transport: for a very rare or valuable car (think a 1910s antique or a Rolls), white glove transport is the ultimate in enhanced care in handling and monitoring.
Prepare Your Vehicle for a cross-country Auto Transportation to or from California
When the time comes to load up your car and get it on to its destination, here are some ways to ensure that will be a glitch-free experience:
Please ship your car with a quarter tank of fuel or less. Curb weight is a big factor in shipping costs, and fuel weighs about 6 lbs per gallon, hence less fuel means lower costs.
What does your neighborhood look like? If you live in an urban or suburban area with congested, curvy streets, it could be difficult (or even illegal) to get a commercial transport truck to your address. If that’s the case, consider hooking up with your driver at an easier spot, such as an open parking lot.
Please remember your driver will need a copy of the car’s ignition key.
Don’t forget to remove any external accessories such as antennas, cargo carriers, bike racks.
Please be sure your car’s battery is charged, all four tires are fully inflated, and headlights and taillights work.
If your car can’t start, run, steer and stop under its own power, please let us know in advance. It’s not a problem, since we do ship non-running cars pretty frequently, but special arrangements have to be made.
Advantages of working with SGT Auto Transport for California Vehicle Shipping
There are all kinds of good reasons for picking SGT Auto Transport as your Wyoming car shipping company:
Transparency and no-nonsense pricing
Ease of getting an accurate quote
Friendly and responsive customer service, accessible 24/7/365
Range of transport options available
Customer-first attitude
Top tips for anyone moving to California
Make your move to the Golden State hassle-free with these insights from auto transport companies like SGT Auto Transport.
Make your move to the Golden State hassle-free with these insights from auto transport companies like SGT Auto Transport.
Top 5 hints for transporting/moving to California
There’s more to California than one long beach. There are giant Redwood forests, a sprawling desert, and an enormous mountain range. In total, it spans 163,696 square miles, so you’re going to need a car to get around.
California’s economy is the largest in the country, which means there’s tons of economic opportunity. It’s also very versatile, and the state has probably got whatever kind of work you’re looking for.
The cost of living in California is very high. The state ranks third in the nation for the highest cost of living, just below New York and Hawaii.
Plenty of people move to California just to attend one of the state’s higher learning institutions, for example, USC and Stanford.
It’s much easier to be green in California. You’re likely to get your electricity, at least in part, from renewable energy sources such as solar or wind turbines.
We provide car shipping services to/from California, and across the country
Coast to coast, north to south, and anywhere else you need to ship your car
Coast to coast, north to south, and anywhere else you need to ship your car
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Types of Vehicle Transportation Services we provide in California
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Frequently Asked Questions about Car Shipping Services in California
How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to California?
Getting a car from Florida to California means covering a lot of ground. We estimate 4 to 5 days for this job, and costs of $1200 to $1500.
How much does it cost to ship a car from New York to California?
Auto transit from New York to California means literally traversing the width of the US. Figure on 6 to 8 days, and costs of $1200 to $1500.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Illinois to California?
In our experience, getting a vehicle from Illinois to California should take 3 to 5 days, and cost in the neighborhood of $1100 to $1200.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Washington to California?
From our experience, auto transport from Washington to California is a 3 to 5 day job and should cost $900 to $1100.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Georgia to California?
There are a lot of miles between Georgia and California; we expect this job should take 4 to 5 days and charges should be $1100 to $1300.