Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Texas to Los Angeles, California

Shipping a car from Texas to California generally costs between $700 to over $1,600, with most quotes falling in the $1,000 to $1,500 range, depending on factors like distance within the states (e.g., Houston to LA vs. El Paso to San Diego), vehicle size (SUVs cost more), transport type (open is cheaper than enclosed), seasonality (summer/holidays cost more), and carrier service. Expect transit times of 3-8 days, with longer routes potentially taking more time.

Budget: The shorter the distance, the more cost-effective it is to drive instead of ship your car. Regardless of the total distance, look at your total moving budget and how much you can afford to spend on car shipping services compared to a cross-country drive.

If you need to ship your car to the other side of the country – train shipping will be more economical. If you need fast delivery right to your place – shipping by truck will be your best option.