Los Angeles Car Shipping
Shipping a car into or out of LA? We match you with a vetted carrier for door-to-door transport, from the Westside to the Valley to Long Beach, and anywhere else in the country.
Into or out of LA, door to door. Get your price below.
- Open and enclosed carriers
- Pickup and delivery across LA County and nearby
- Talk to a real person at (424) 453-1800
Shipping in Los Angeles
Top Routes Into LA
The three lanes we see most. Every one also runs out of LA.
Atlanta, GA → Los Angeles
About 2,170 milesOne of our busiest lanes into California. Most loads run I-20 and I-10 across the South.
Miami, FL → Los Angeles
About 2,730 milesCoast to coast on I-10. Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville all load onto the same lane.
Dallas, TX → Los Angeles
About 1,440 milesDallas–Fort Worth, Houston (about 1,550 miles) and Austin all feed LA via I-10 or I-20.
Prices and transit times depend on your exact route, vehicle and season.Get an exact quote
Who Ships in LA
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Pickup and Delivery in LA
Los Angeles is spread out and hard to drive a big truck through. A little planning makes pickup and delivery go smoothly.
- Street access. Hillside neighborhoods, narrow streets and many condo buildings can’t take a full-size carrier. The driver will meet you at the closest safe spot, usually a wide street or a store parking lot nearby.
- Traffic. Freeway traffic can move a driver’s arrival by hours. The driver calls ahead, so keep your phone on during the pickup window.
- Where we go. All of LA County, from Santa Monica and the San Fernando Valley to Pasadena, the South Bay and Long Beach, plus Orange County, the Inland Empire and Ventura County.
- Getting ready. Leave about a quarter tank of fuel, take out personal items and toll tags, and note any existing scratches or dents. See how auto transport works.
Open or Enclosed in Los Angeles?
Open transport is the standard way to ship an everyday car, and it’s the lower price. LA also has more exotic, classic and high-end cars than most cities. For those, enclosed transport keeps the car out of the weather and away from road debris for the whole trip. Shipping a Tesla or another EV? See our electric car shipping tips.
Moving to California With Your Car
If you’re becoming a California resident, the DMV expects you to register your out-of-state car within 20 days. Most vehicles need a smog check and a VIN verification first. Plan for that once your car arrives. Shipping elsewhere in the state? See California car shipping.
Los Angeles Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car to or from Los Angeles?
It depends on the distance, the vehicle, open or enclosed transport, and the time of year. We don’t post made-up averages. Tell us your route and you’ll get an exact price. Get a quote or call (424) 453-1800.
Can a car carrier get to my street in Los Angeles?
Often, but not always. A full-size carrier is long and can’t safely fit on many hillside roads, narrow streets or into gated communities. When that’s the case, the driver meets you at a nearby wide street or parking lot. Tell us about access when you book.
Do I need to be there at pickup and delivery?
You or someone you trust needs to be there to hand over the keys and sign the inspection report with the driver, at both ends.
I’m moving to California. What do I need to do with my car?
California asks new residents to register an out-of-state vehicle with the DMV within 20 days. Most cars need a smog check and a VIN verification. Check the California DMV site for your vehicle.
Is Shelby Auto Transport a Los Angeles company?
We’re a nationwide car shipping company. We arrange transport to and from Los Angeles the same way we do for every other state, by matching you with a vetted, licensed carrier on your route.
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Shipping to or From LA?
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