Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Los Angeles, California to Elizabeth, New Jersey

Cross-country car shipping costs from California to New Jersey typically fall between $1,494 and $2,155. Final price depends on your shipping method, time of year, and distance.

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 gas, food, lodging, and wear-and-tear on your vehicle, making driving better for short trips and shipping often better for long, busy, or difficult trips. The decision balances cost, time, and convenience, as shipping saves you time and adds miles/wear, while driving costs less upfront but adds stress and expenses.

Car shipping companies can travel about 500 miles per day. The trip from California to New Jersey is about 2,886 miles, and that's as fast as about 6 days. However, most car transport companies will take seven to fifteen days to travel from California to New Jersey.