Key takeaways
- Five steps: quote, book, carrier picks up, GPS tracking, door delivery.
- 2–9 days of transit plus a pickup window.
- $400–$1,550 open transport depending on distance.
- Pay only when the car arrives.
Shipping a car to another state takes 2–9 days and costs $400–$1,550 for open transport depending on distance. The process is five steps: get a quote, book, a verified carrier picks up, you track via GPS, it's delivered to your door. You only pay when the car arrives.
Step 1: Get an instant quote
Enter pickup state and city, delivery state and city, vehicle year/make/model. The quoting tool calculates a guaranteed price from real-time market conditions — distance, vehicle size, route demand, carrier availability. You'll see three service tiers (Standard, Priority, Expedited) and open vs. enclosed.
Step 2: Book the shipment
Choose your tier, enter contact info, authorize the card (not charged). Booking confirmation arrives instantly with your guaranteed price locked.
Step 3: Carrier matched and picks up
A Highway-verified carrier is matched within 24–72 hours. They contact you to schedule pickup, arrive within your window, perform a digital photo inspection, walk the vehicle with you, sign the BOL, and load.
Step 4: GPS tracking in transit
Live location plus milestone alerts at each stage. No phone calls to dispatch required. Carriers average 400–500 mi/day.
Step 5: Delivery
24–48 hour notice before arrival. Final photo inspection. You confirm condition. Card is charged. Done.
State-to-state pricing examples
- FL → NY (1,280 mi): $750–$1,100 open · 2–5 days
- CA → TX (1,550 mi): $900–$1,300 open · 3–6 days
- NY → TX (1,750 mi): $950–$1,400 open · 4–6 days
- LA → NY (2,800 mi): $1,050–$1,550 open · 7–9 days
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