Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from San Diego, California to Scranton, Pennsylvania

Expect to pay somewhere between $1,449 and $2,230 to ship your car cross-country from California to Pennsylvania. Timing, transport style, and mileage all factor in. Explore the details in our shipping cost guide. To get the best price, try to book in advance and compare multiple quotes.

Driving is almost always cheaper for short distances, but for long cross-country moves, the costs get closer, and shipping can become more appealing to save time, avoid wear-and-tear, and prevent breakdowns, especially considering hidden driving costs like lodging, food, tolls, and depreciation. Driving saves money on the car itself, but shipping saves your time, your car's miles, and your sanity on the road, making the "cheaper" choice dependent on your total budget, time, and the car's condition.

For long distances (500+ miles) and large volumes, shipping a car by train is generally cheaper and greener, costing less per mile than a truck, while trucks offer more flexibility, faster door-to-door service, and convenience for shorter or less direct routes, though at a higher cost and environmental impact.