Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from San Diego, California to Twin Falls, Idaho

Cost of Shipping a Car from California to Idaho Expect to pay somewhere between $751 and $1,189 to ship a car 909 miles from California to Idaho. Variables like gas prices and timing flexibility play a role. Explore our guide to shipping costs. To get the best price, try to book in advance and compare multiple quotes.

It's usually cheaper to drive for shorter distances, but for long cross-country moves, shipping can become competitive or even cheaper when you factor in the "hidden" costs of driving (gas, hotels, food, wear-and-tear) versus the upfront shipping fee, especially if you're moving with others or have an unreliable car.

Shipping a car by train is generally cheaper, especially for long distances (500+ miles), due to higher capacity and lower cost-per-mile, but trucks offer door-to-door convenience, while trains require drop-off/pickup at terminals, adding costs and time, making trucks better for flexibility and short hauls, and trains better for budget and long cross-country trips.