Car shipping from Florida to California
The westbound half of the southern transcontinental run. Because far more vehicles move toward Florida than away from it, carriers heading west are often looking to fill a deck — which can work in your favour.
Who ships FL to CA
Permanent relocations out of Florida, snowbirds returning to West Coast homes, and collector cars moving between the Florida and Southern California auction circuits.
When to book, and what it costs you if you don't
Busiest in spring as seasonal residents head back. Autumn is the quiet direction on this corridor, and quiet directions are where flexible dates buy you the most.
The route your carrier actually drives
I-10 the full width of the country, through Tallahassee, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, El Paso and Tucson. Almost no winter weather exposure, which makes it the most schedule-reliable coast-to-coast lane.
Shipping California to Florida
I run this corridor both ways. The return leg differs enough in demand, timing and price to be worth reading on its own, so it has its own page.
California to FloridaWhat moves on this corridor
A high share of enclosed bookings — this corridor connects two of the largest collector-car markets in the country.
Cities I pick up and deliver most often
Not on the list? It makes no difference to whether I can help — these are simply the points where carriers on this lane already stop. Anywhere else is still door to door.
Typical rate
Florida to California
A running standard vehicle, door to door, insurance included. Oversized vehicles, inoperable cars and peak-season dates sit above the band — I will tell you which before you book, not after.
FL → CA
Get a real rate for this route
Tell me the vehicle and your dates. I quote the lane by hand and call you back — no instant number that changes later.
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Shipping Florida to California
- How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to California?
- Most standard running vehicles ship Florida to California for $1,450 – $1,700 on an open carrier, or $2,250 – $2,500 enclosed. That is the door-to-door price for the 2,650-mile run, fully insured, with nothing charged until a carrier is assigned. Oversized vehicles, non-running cars and peak-season dates sit above the band — I tell you which one applies before you book, not after.
- How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to California?
- Plan on 7–10 days once your vehicle is loaded — it is roughly 2,650 miles, and carriers average about 500 miles a day with mandated rest stops. Add one to three business days for a carrier to be dispatched to your first available date.
- What determines the price on the Florida to California route?
- Distance sets the floor, then vehicle size and weight, open versus enclosed, whether it runs, and how flexible your dates are. Busiest in spring as seasonal residents head back. Autumn is the quiet direction on this corridor, and quiet directions are where flexible dates buy you the most. I quote what the lane is actually paying carriers, so the number does not move after you book.
- Which cities do you cover on this route?
- Pickup anywhere in Florida including Miami and Orlando, and delivery anywhere in California including Los Angeles and San Diego. Rural addresses are fine — if an 80-foot rig cannot legally reach the street, we agree on a nearby lot, usually a few minutes away, at no change to your price.
- Do I have to pay before my car is picked up?
- No. Nothing is charged when you book. A deposit is only taken once a licensed carrier is assigned to your Florida pickup with a confirmed date, and the balance goes to the driver at delivery in California.
Tell me what you're shipping.
I'll come back with a real carrier rate — not a teaser number designed to get you on the phone.
- Answer within the hour7am–9pm EST, seven days a week
- Your info stays with meNever sold to five other brokers
- No payment to book$0 until a carrier is assigned
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