Open auto transport
The 8 to 10 car carrier you see on the interstate. The most affordable way to move a daily driver, and how dealers ship new cars.
Typical: $450 regional · $1,600 coast to coast
NEW30-day Locked Rate on every booking
Ship your car anywhere in the U.S. See your price in 30 seconds.
No sales call to get a number. Enter your route and vehicle, see your price instantly, and lock it for 30 days. Nothing is due until a driver is assigned.
- $0 upfront
- Insurance included
- Door-to-door
120K+vehicles delivered
4.9★average rating
50states covered
Get your instant price
Free, no phone call needed.
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How it works
From quote to driveway in three steps
- 1
Get your price and lock it
Enter your route and vehicle. See a real price instantly and hold it for 30 days with no payment.
- 2
We assign a vetted carrier
We match you with an insured carrier on your route and confirm a pickup window, usually within 1 to 5 days.
- 3
Door-to-door delivery
Your driver inspects the car at pickup and delivery. Track it along the way and pay the balance on arrival.
Services
One company for every kind of vehicle move
Every shipment is door-to-door with cargo insurance included.
Enclosed auto transport
A fully covered trailer that keeps weather and road debris off your car. The choice for luxury, exotic and classic vehicles.
About 40% more than openExpedited
Priority dispatch with a guaranteed pickup window.
Inoperable cars
Non-running and auction cars loaded by winch.
Motorcycles
Strapped or crated, from sport bikes to tourers.
Dealers and fleets
Volume pricing and one account manager.
Families relocatingMilitary PCS movesCollege studentsSnowbirdsOnline car buyersClassic car ownersCorporate relocation
Locked Rate Promise
30 days
The price you book is the price you pay. No bait-and-switch when it's time to dispatch.
- ✓ No deposit until a carrier is assigned
- ✓ Cargo insurance included
- ✓ Free cancellation before dispatch
What sets the price
Six things decide what you pay
- Distance
- Longer trips cost less per mile. Cross-country runs near $0.55 a mile.
- Vehicle size
- Pickups and large SUVs take more deck space than sedans.
- Open or enclosed
- Enclosed trailers carry fewer cars, so they cost about 40% more.
- Condition
- A car that doesn't run needs a winch to load.
- Season
- Summer and snowbird season raise demand on busy routes.
- Location
- Metro to metro is fastest. Rural pickups can add a day or two.
Popular routes
Typical prices on America's busiest routes
Estimates for a running mid-size sedan at current market rates. Click a route to price it with your vehicle.
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Prices move with season, fuel and demand. Routes to Florida and Arizona run higher from October to January.
Coverage
We ship to and from all 50 states
From New York to California and everywhere in between. Hover over a state, then get your price for any route. Alaska and Hawaii ship by truck to port plus ocean vessel.
Contact us
- Call or text(800) 555-0199
- Emailquote@askship.com
- Hours7 days a week, 8am to 8pm ET
120,000+Vehicles shipped
95,000+Happy customers
90,000,000+Miles driven
Reviews
What customers say after delivery day
"Price on the website was the price I paid. Driver called the day before pickup and my Camry showed up in Brooklyn six days later without a scratch."
"PCS move from Fort Hood to Fort Bragg. They worked around my report date and kept me updated the whole way."
"Shipped my '67 Mustang enclosed for a show in Scottsdale. Soft straps, careful driver, zero drama."
FAQ
Questions people ask before they book
Still have a question? Talk to a coordinator.
(800) 555-0199
Mon–Fri 7am–9pm · Sat–Sun 9am–6pm ET
How much does it cost to ship a car?
Most shipments land between $600 and $1,800. Short regional moves start around $450, and coast-to-coast open transport for a sedan is usually $1,400 to $1,800. Use the instant price tool for your exact route.
How long does car shipping take?
Pickup usually happens within 1 to 5 days of your first available date. Once loaded, trucks cover about 450 to 500 miles a day, so coast to coast takes 7 to 10 days and regional moves 2 to 4 days.
Do I pay anything upfront?
No. You pay nothing when you lock your rate. A small booking fee is charged only after a carrier is assigned, and the balance is paid to the driver at delivery.
Is my car insured during transport?
Yes. Every carrier we use carries cargo insurance, and coverage is included in your price. Your driver records the car's condition on a Bill of Lading at pickup and delivery.
Open or enclosed: which should I choose?
Open transport is safe for everyday cars and is what dealers use for new vehicles. Choose enclosed for exotic, classic, luxury or freshly restored cars.
Can I leave personal items in the car?
Up to 100 lbs in the trunk or cargo area is allowed on most carriers. Items aren't covered by cargo insurance, so leave valuables out.
Can you ship a car that doesn't run?
Yes. Choose "inoperable" in the price tool. We send a carrier with a winch, which adds a small fee.
Ready to ship? Your price is 30 seconds away.
Lock your rate online or talk to a shipping coordinator seven days a week.
(800) 555-0199
quote@askship.com