New York to California Car Shipping
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Shipping a Car From New York to California
We ship a lot of cars from New York to California (and from California to New York). With New York being the fourth most populated state with over 19 million people, and California being the largest with over 39.5 million people, there are millions of cars being shipped between these two states! This is a popular cross country car shipping lane for us. The distance between New York and California various depending on the pick up and delivery locations, but it’s around 2,800 miles. It will take a car carrier about 6-7 days to travel this route. A car carrier will travel through several states on this route. Some of those states in the west may include Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado just to name a few.
As a door-to-door auto transporter, we can pick up your vehicle at any residential or business location in New York and get it shipped promptly and safely to any residential or business location in California. We also offer open or enclosed shipping options. See how much it will cost to ship a car from New York to California by getting an instant quote today!
How long does it take to ship a car from New York to California?
Carriers can travel around 500 miles per day. If you take the total distance of your route and divide by 500, you'll get the approximate number of days it will take to ship a car from New York to California.
Example: The total distance from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA is 2,789 miles. If you divide that by 500, you get 5.58, or approximately 6 days for delivery.
We provide the estimated delivery times for your specific New York to California route when you get an instant quote.
How much does it cost to ship a car from New York to California?
It will depend on the specific pick up location in New York and the delivery location in California. It will also depend on the size of the vehicle, whether it runs, and whether it will be shipped on an open or enclosed trailer.
You can see how much it will cost to ship a car from New York to California by getting an instant quote on our website, or by calling us at (800) 656-7638. Further down on this page we also display the most recent quotes we've provided for transports from New York to California to give you an idea of what it will cost.
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Route Availability
Based on recent dispatch reports, the carrier availability rating from New York to California is 9/10.
2,800
Approximate Distance
The center of each state is used to approximate mileage between locations.
6-7 Days
Estimated Transit Time
Estimated transit times are based on carriers traveling up to 500 miles per day.
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from New York to California work
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We pick up your vehicle
Our truck will pick up your vehicle at an agreed upon date location. After a vehicle inspection, we take care of the rest.
We deliver it to your door
Our drivers will call you when they are a day out to let you know their approximate ETA.
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Most Recent New York to California Car Shipping Quotes
| Quote | Date | Pickup | Delivery | Vehicle type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1917 | December 20 | Staten Island, NY | Los Angeles, CA | Car |
| $1791 | December 20 | Woodbury, NY | Irvine, CA | Car |
| $1897 | December 16 | Port Jervis, NY | Los Angeles, CA | Midsize SUV / Minivan |
| $1653 | December 12 | New York, NY | Santa Clara, CA | Car |
| $1879 | December 09 | Loudonville, NY | Santa Barbara, CA | Car |
| $2724 | December 03 | Astoria, NY | Piedmont, CA | Oversized Vehicles |
| $1804 | December 02 | Binghamton, NY | San Diego, CA | Car |
| $1644 | November 22 | Huntington Station, NY | Rocklin, CA | Compact SUV / Crossover |
| $1503 | November 21 | New York, NY | San Francisco, CA | Compact SUV / Crossover |
| $2267 | November 20 | Whitehall, NY | NAS Point Mugu, CA | Fullsize Truck |
New York Car Shipping
When you're shipping a car to or from New York, there are three areas of the state that will affect how much your transport will cost, and how long it will take to ship a car to or from New York. One area is the New York City metropolitan area that includes the five boroughs (The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island) and Long Island. The other area is just outside of New York City that includes the cities of White Plains, Yonkers, and Rye. Finally, the other area is Upstate New York, which is basically the rest of the state.
Auto transports in and out of the New York City metropolitan area will typically cost more because of the logistics of picking up or delivering a vehicle in such a congested and challenging metropolitan area, but the upside is that freight can often move faster because that’s where most of the carriers are working in the state of New York.
The cities of White Plains, Yonkers, and Rye are just outside New York City and they can be the best areas of New York to ship cars to or from because car carriers can avoid the city and the boroughs and they can still continue travelling to surrounding states without having to pay heavy tolls or encounter too much traffic.
The rest of the state of New York, Upstate New York, is made up of several subregions. Those subregions include Western New York, Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Central New York, North Country, Mohawk Valley, Capital District, and Hudson Valley. Each of these regions in Upstate New York have their pros and cons when it comes to car shipping. Most areas along the interstates throughout NY state are relatively easy to ship in and out of and are your cheapest shipping options. Those areas include the cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany. The southern areas of Hudson Valley (Poughkeepsie down to just north of White Plains) can be a little more challenging so transports in and out of these areas may take a day or two longer and may cost more.
Get an instant quote to find out what your New York auto transport will cost and how long it will take to ship!
California Car Shipping
When shipping a car to or from California, I-5 is your friend. That is the main trucking artery in the state. The bulk of all auto transports are up and down the I-5. The closer your pick up and delivery locations are to I-5, the quicker and cheaper your transport will be. The friendliest shipping locations in the state are Sacramento in the north and Los Angeles in the south and any location along the I-5 in between those two cities. San Diego isn’t bad either but given its extreme southern location on I-5, it can sometimes make for a slightly more expensive and longer transport time than those cities further north along I-5.
Other friendly car shipping locations in California include those cities along CA-99, which runs parallel to I-5 and is east of I-5. Those cities would include Chico in the north, down to Yuba City, Modesto, Fresno, and Bakersfield in the south.
Finally, San Jose and the cities along US-101 down to Los Angeles round out the friendly car shipping locations in California.
Now let’s look at the challenging car shipping locations in California. These are locations that will most certainly cost more to ship cars to and from, and where auto transports will take more time to complete.
First up is San Francisco. This isn’t the most challenging location, but it’s certainly not one of the easiest cities to ship cars to or from in California. San Francisco is very time consuming and expensive for car carriers to service. Toll bridges to and from the city are expensive and San Francisco has the highest gas prices in the country. There are also many streets in the city that are restricted to smaller vehicles. All of this makes San Francisco the most unfriendly metro areas west of the Mississippi for car carriers. Be prepared to pay a premium to ship a car to or from San Francisco!
Speaking of the bay area, while San Francisco is challenging, the cities of Oakland, San Leandro, and Fremont aren’t too bad because car carriers don’t have to deal with toll bridges and road restrictions.
The most challenging car shipping locations are going to be those locations that hug the coastline along CA-1 or those locations along US-101 north of San Francisco, those locations in or near the vast forested and mountainous areas of California, and those locations north of Chico that aren’t along I-5 (far northern California).
While we are a door-to-door auto transport company, we have our limitations. There are just some locations trucks can’t get to. If you live in a remote area up in the mountains or deep in a forested area, or if you are shipping to or from one of those restricted streets in San Francisco, you’ll likely have to meet a driver somewhere along a major highway or interstate near your location.
The other challenging aspect of car shipping to or from California is the price of gas in the state. Even in the best economic times the price of gas in California is almost always the highest in the country. Carriers have to make a living so they don't eat those increased costs. They pass them along to you the consumer! As a result, all things being equal, auto transports in and out of California are going to be higher just because of the price of gas in the state so be prepared for that.
To find out what your California auto transport is going to cost and how long it's going to take, get an instant quote on our website or call us (800) 656-7638.
FAQ
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How do I ship my car to or from New York?
The first step is to get an instant quote on our website or by calling us at (800) 656-7638. The quote will give you a current price and the estimated time of delivery for your specific shipping route. From there you can book an order online or book an order with us over the phone.
Do you provide open and enclosed car shipping to or from New York?
Yes! By default, our instant quotes are for open transports, but on the quote page you will also see the cost to ship a car enclosed.
What's included in the instant quote?
The instant quote is all inclusive. There are no sales tax, hidden fees, or additional charges of any kind. Insurance coverage is also included in the price you are given!
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discovery, American Express, and debit cards. We do not accept check or cash.