Shipping Your Car to Another State — Simple, Nationwide & Transparent
Whether you're relocating for work, moving for school, or sending a vehicle to family across state lines, our licensed carrier network gets your car there safely — coast to coast.
Nationwide Coverage
All 50 U.S. States
Why Ship Instead of Drive?
When you're relocating to another state, driving your own vehicle isn't always the best or most cost-effective option.
Avoid Wear & Mileage
Long-distance driving adds wear and mileage to your car, causing depreciation and wear on tires, brakes, and engine components.
Save Gas & Lodging Costs
Costs add up quickly for gas, hotels, meals, and unexpected road trouble when driving thousands of miles across state lines.
Save Valuable Time
Shipping your vehicle means you can fly, focus on your relocation, or drive one car while your household's other vehicles travel separately.
Shipping your vehicle through our licensed carrier network is one of the most common reasons people use auto transport — interstate relocation, whether for a new job, school, family, or simply a fresh start in a new state.
How Interstate Shipping Works
A clear, transparent 7-step process designed to make your cross-state move completely worry-free.
Get an instant quote
Enter your current state and destination state, along with vehicle and timeline details.
Choose your transport type
Select Open for standard, affordable shipping or Enclosed for extra protection.
Reservation fee details
Your assigned responsible agent will directly inform you of the exact reservation fee amount and payment schedule.
Matched with a licensed carrier
Your shipment is posted to our nationwide network of vetted carriers running your specific interstate route.
Door-to-door pickup
Your carrier picks up as close to your current address as safely possible — see our Door-to-Door page for details.
Cross-country tracking
Stay updated as your vehicle makes its way to your new state.
Delivery at your new address
Final joint inspection, and your vehicle is ready to drive in your new state.
What Affects Interstate Shipping Pricing?
Interstate shipping pricing follows clear and transparent core factors:
Distance Between States
A neighboring-state move costs less in total than a coast-to-coast relocation.
Route Popularity
Moves along major interstate corridors (e.g., I-95, I-80, I-10) tend to have higher carrier availability and competitive pricing.
Timing Flexibility
A flexible pickup window typically costs less. If your date is fixed, check our Guaranteed Pick-Up service.
Popular Reasons People Ship Interstate
Starting a new position in another state without driving across the country.
Sending a vehicle to or from university without multi-day road trips.
Moving a household, including multiple vehicles at once.
Completing a remote vehicle purchase without flying to pick it up.
Moving vehicles between northern and southern homes each year.
PCS orders requiring a vehicle shipped to a new duty station.
What's Included With Every Interstate Shipment
Full transparency and protections included on every order:
Is Interstate Shipping Right for You?
Shipping your vehicle to another state makes sense if:
- You're relocating for work, school, or family and don't want to drive the distance yourself.
- You have multiple vehicles and can't drive them all across country.
- You're flying to your new location and need your car to arrive separately.
- You'd rather avoid the mileage, wear, and cost of a long-distance drive.
If your move is local (short distance within the same area), driving may simply be more practical — our team can give you an honest read on whether shipping makes sense for your specific distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:How long does it take to ship a car to another state?
It depends on the distance between states and your chosen transport type. Carriers typically average 500-700 miles per day of driving. See our Open Car Transport or Enclosed Auto Transport pages for typical timelines by distance.
Q:Can I ship multiple vehicles at once to the same state?
Yes, this is a common request for household relocations — let our team know when requesting your quote so we can coordinate multiple vehicles.
Q:Is interstate shipping more expensive than shipping within a state?
Pricing is based on actual distance and route, not whether a state line is crossed — a long in-state move can cost similarly to a shorter interstate move covering the same mileage.
Q:How does the reservation fee work?
There is a reservation fee for your shipment. Your assigned responsible agent will directly inform you of the exact reservation fee amount and when it needs to be paid.
Q:What if I need my car to arrive by an exact date?
Standard shipping uses a 24-72 hour pickup window. If your date is fixed and can't shift, ask about our Guaranteed Pick-Up service, which books a dedicated driver for your exact date.
Q:Can I track my vehicle during interstate transport?
Yes, real-time tracking is included with every shipment so you always know where your vehicle is during transit.