Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Lowell, Massachusetts to San Diego, California

Cross-country car shipping costs from Massachusetts to California typically fall between $1,460 and $2,399. Final price depends on your shipping method, time of year, and distance. See a breakdown of what affects car shipping prices. To get the best price, try to book in advance and compare multiple quotes.

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 Massachusetts to California is about 3,095 miles, and that's as fast as about 7 days. However, most car transport companies will take seven to fifteen days to travel from Massachusetts to California.