How much does it cost to ship a car from Las Vegas to Los Angeles?

Budget $500 – $700 open or $700 – $850 enclosed. Those bands are for a running standard vehicle on the 270-mile run.

How long does it take to ship a car from Las Vegas to Los Angeles?

Plan on 1–2 days after pickup. The carrier covers roughly 270 miles via I-15.

Do you also ship cars from Los Angeles to Las Vegas?

Yes. Going Los Angeles to Las Vegas costs $500 – $700 open or $700 – $850 enclosed.

Do you pick up in Las Vegas and deliver to Los Angeles?

Yes. Henderson, Summerlin and North Las Vegas work for pickup too, and Pasadena, Long Beach and Anaheim for delivery.

Las Vegas → LA

Car shipping from Las Vegas to Los Angeles

The shortest lane on this site, and the one where the usual logic inverts. Under 300 miles, the cost is driven almost entirely by the carrier’s time rather than the distance, which is why a short move can look expensive per mile and still be the right call.

Distance~270 miles

Transit time1–2 days

InterstatesI-15

Typical dispatch1–3 business days

Who ships Las Vegas to LA

Relocations in both directions, dealer and auction vehicles moving between two of the largest wholesale markets in the West, show and event cars, and people who simply do not want to add 270 desert miles to a car they care about.

A distinctive mix — exotics and show cars moving to and from events, plus a heavy volume of auction and dealer inventory. Enclosed requests are well above average for a lane this short, because the cars that move it are often the reason people ship rather than drive.

270 miles via I-15

I-15 southwest through Primm, Baker and Barstow, then I-15 or CA-210 into the Los Angeles basin. Straightforward, but the Cajon Pass descent and Friday-afternoon traffic out of Vegas are the two things that decide whether it is a one-day or a two-day job.

Year-round with no meaningful season. What does move the price is the calendar of large Las Vegas events — during the biggest convention weeks, carrier capacity in the valley tightens noticeably. Summer heat matters here more than the mileage suggests: this crossing is one of the hottest stretches of road in the country in July and August.

Shipping Los Angeles to Las Vegas

Los Angeles to Las Vegas quotes essentially the same, and the two directions are as balanced as any lane I run. The practical advice is identical both ways and worth repeating, because short lanes surprise people: a dedicated 270-mile run has to pay for a driver’s day regardless of the miles, so the per-mile figure will look high next to a cross-country quote. What buys you a better rate here is flexibility — waiting for a carrier already making the trip, rather than paying one to make it for you.

From Las Vegas and Henderson to Los Angeles and Pasadena

Las VegasHendersonSummerlinNorth Las VegasLos AngelesPasadenaLong BeachAnaheim

Not listed? Pickup is anywhere in the Las Vegas metro and delivery anywhere in the Los Angeles metro, door to door.

Typical rate

Las Vegas to Los Angeles

Las Vegas → LA

Open$500 – $700

Enclosed$700 – $850

LA → Las Vegas

Open$500 – $700

Enclosed$700 – $850

Each direction is quoted on its own.

Running standard vehicle; oversized, non-running or peak-season moves cost more. Rates as of September 2026.

Las Vegas → LA

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Las Vegas to Los Angeles, by carrier

270 miles, 1–2 days once loaded.

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Chicago → Los Angeles2,015 mi · 5–6 days

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Common questions

Shipping Las Vegas to Los Angeles

How much does it cost to ship a car from Las Vegas to Los Angeles?: Budget $500 – $700 open or $700 – $850 enclosed. Those bands are for a running standard vehicle on the 270-mile run.
How long does it take to ship a car from Las Vegas to Los Angeles?: Plan on 1–2 days after pickup. The carrier covers roughly 270 miles via I-15.
Do you also ship cars from Los Angeles to Las Vegas?: Yes. Going Los Angeles to Las Vegas costs $500 – $700 open or $700 – $850 enclosed.
Do you pick up in Las Vegas and deliver to Los Angeles?: Yes. Henderson, Summerlin and North Las Vegas work for pickup too, and Pasadena, Long Beach and Anaheim for delivery.