Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Los Angeles, California to Bowie, Maryland

Cost of Shipping a Car from California to Maryland Expect to pay somewhere between $1,431 and $2,138 to ship your car cross-country from California to Maryland.

Driving is usually cheaper for shorter distances (under 500 miles), but for long cross-country moves (over 1,000 miles), shipping can become comparable or even cheaper when factoring in your time, food, lodging, and significant vehicle wear-and-tear, making driving less cost-effective despite lower upfront gas costs. The decision balances direct fuel savings against the hidden costs and time commitment of a long drive, with shipping offering convenience and preserving your car's mileage and condition.

Car shipping companies can travel about 500 miles per day. The trip from Maryland to California is about 2,782 miles, and that's as fast as about 6 days. However, most car transport companies will take seven to fifteen days to travel from Maryland to California.