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California to New York Enclosed Car Shipping

We ship enclosed cars from California to New York in our own trucks, and the lane runs the other way too. It's about 2,800 miles from Los Angeles to New York City and about 2,900 from San Francisco, and it's one of our busiest routes. Pickup is across California, with delivery in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

Updated · AutoBox Express, Romeoville, IL

At a glance

Distance
About 2,800 miles from Los Angeles to NYC, 2,900 from San Francisco
Direction
Both ways, California to New York and New York to California
Service
Enclosed or open transport, our own trucks
Insurance
Up to $4,000,000 on enclosed transport
Quote
Free custom quote by email within 24 hours, final price
Pickup and delivery
Across California. New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania

Why Enclosed Makes Sense Across 2,800 Miles

That's a lot of road under the car. On an open carrier, the car takes rock chips and whatever weather the truck hits along the way. An enclosed trailer keeps all of that off it. It's why owners of newer cars and classics, especially anything with fresh paint, pick enclosed for a coast to coast trip.

We run our own enclosed trucks, so your car doesn't get handed to another carrier partway across the country. Enclosed insurance goes up to $4,000,000, against roughly $250,000 at many other companies. Inside the trailer we use soft straps, not hard ones, because hard straps can scratch or bend rims.

Pickup Across California, Delivery in the Northeast

We pick up across California, and the driver comes to wherever the car is sitting. That can be a home, a dealership, an auction or a storage facility. Home delivery is free. If the address is in a restricted area or hard for a large truck to get into, we work out an open spot nearby where the truck can maneuver.

On the Northeast end we deliver in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The driver calls or texts before arriving. At pickup and again at delivery we take time-stamped, location-stamped photos of the car. You don't have to be there yourself, as long as you approve it ahead of time and leave instructions for who will meet the truck.

How Booking and Pickup Day Work

It starts with a free custom quote sent by email, usually within 24 hours. That number is the final price, with no fees added later. A deposit is due when you book and the balance is due on delivery. We take Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover and ACH. Have the vehicle registration, license and insurance ready for the driver.

Ask for any pickup date you like. The truck schedule is only set about a week ahead, so we confirm the date once it's locked in. The car can travel with a full tank. Our trailers fit vehicles up to 90.5 inches wide, and the wireless wide liftgate makes loading low cars easier. Every truck is tracked by GPS, and our office is open 24/7 if anything comes up.

New York to California Car Shipping

We ship enclosed from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania to California too, on the same trucks we own. The quote, inspection photos and insurance work the same either way.

If the car has to wait before pickup or after delivery, climate controlled storage is available. Open transport is also an option if you'd rather save on the price. Ask for both quotes and compare.

Do You Have Questions?

01

How much does it cost to ship a car from California to New York?

Every California to New York shipment gets its own quote. Request a free custom quote by email and you'll hear back within 24 hours. That number is the final price. Open transport usually runs $200 to $300 less than enclosed, and SUVs and pickups usually run $200 to $300 more.

02

How far ahead should I book a car shipment from California to New York?

You can request a pickup date as early as you like, but our truck schedule is only set about a week ahead. Send a quote request early and we'll confirm the date once the schedule is set.

03

Do you ship cars from New York to California?

Yes. We ship enclosed from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania to California, on the same trucks we own. The free custom quote comes by email within 24 hours and is final.

04

Can you ship a car that does not run?

Yes, as long as it rolls, steers and brakes. A non-running car is quoted at a higher rate, so tell us about it when you request the quote.

05

Do I need to be there for pickup and delivery?

Not if you approve it with us ahead of time and leave instructions for who will meet the driver. We still take time-stamped, location-stamped photos at both ends.

Recent Reviews From Our Clients

Thank you AutoBox Express for transporting my new vehicle, Ferrari 488 Spider. Pick up and delivery right on time and most importantly, amazing communication.
Ivo K Ferrari 488 Spider Owner
The team at AutoBox Express always does an outstanding job with my clients. Everything is handled professionally and every exotic car is shipped without any damage. I've only trusted them for the past 3 years to handle my client's cars, keep up the great work.
Taylor S Owner of Iconic Experiences USA
My name is Parin Shah, President of Chicago Motor Cars, Chicago Motor Cars Naperville, & GT-R World Cup. When it comes to transport we only rely on the BEST! That is AutoBox Express! We trust them with the cars we buy & sell from all 3 of our dealerships. Cars that are valued from $20,000 - $2,000,000+. AutoBox Express is our preferred carrier for all events we attend including GT-R World Cup. They have state of the art equipment and the presentation of their company is far better than their competition. The staff/driver’s treat every pickup/delivery with so much respect. Their composition in any instance is amazing. Customers love the COMMUNICATION they provide. Lastly, they are dependable. Every deadline given, they are always on time. A lot of company’s do not carry enough insurance. This company is over insured. If I were to rate them, it would be the highest level of stars!
Parin S President of Chicago Motor Cars, GT-R World Cup

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