Appliances Shipping Cost from San Jose, California to Detroit, Michigan

How Much Does It Cost To Ship Appliances? In general, for an appliance shipping service, you can expect to pay around $1.81 per mile for shorter trips and $0.59 per mile for longer journeys.

Defrost refrigerators at least 24 hours ahead of time. Remove and pack all shelves and drawers separately. Clean and pack ovens, all racks, knobs, and grills separately. Washers and dryers should have their hoses removed and packed by themselves — with the dryer's drum properly secured.

Shipping a car from California to Michigan generally costs between $1,100 and $2,000 for open transport, with enclosed transport costing more, depending heavily on vehicle size, specific locations (LA to Detroit vs. SF to Grand Rapids), fuel costs, and time of year, typically taking 5-10 days. Expect prices to be higher in peak seasons like summer and for larger vehicles (SUVs/trucks).