How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car Across the Country?

Shipping a car across the country costs $950–$1,550 for open transport and $1,400–$2,250 for enclosed. Routes run 2,000–3,000 miles with transit of 6–9 days. The per-mile rate on these long routes ($0.40–$0.60) is the lowest in auto transport because fixed costs spread across more miles.

Cross-country prices by route

• Los Angeles → New York: $1,050–$1,550 open / $1,500–$2,250 enclosed · 7–9 days
• Los Angeles → Miami: $950–$1,450 open / $1,400–$2,100 enclosed · 6–8 days
• San Francisco → Boston: $1,100–$1,550 open / $1,550–$2,250 enclosed · 7–9 days
• Seattle → Miami: $1,100–$1,550 open / $1,550–$2,250 enclosed · 7–9 days
• Portland → Atlanta: $1,000–$1,450 open / $1,450–$2,100 enclosed · 6–8 days

Why long-haul is cheaper per mile

A 500-mile shipment costs $0.80–$1.40/mile. A 2,500-mile shipment costs $0.40–$0.60/mile. Fixed costs — loading, unloading, fuel stops, admin overhead — are divided across more revenue miles, dropping the per-mile rate.

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