Shipping Cost from Columbus, Ohio to Stockton, California

Shipping a car from Ohio to California generally costs between $1,100 and $2,100, averaging around $1,300-$1,700 for standard open transport, but prices fluctuate based on vehicle size (SUVs cost more), time of year (summer is pricier), carrier type (enclosed is more expensive), and specific pickup/delivery locations, with longer distances and higher demand increasing costs. Expect transit times of about 5-7 days.

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.

Shipping your car via train is the cheapest way to do cross-country car shipping, although this is limited only to certain areas.