Popular Car Shipping Routes from Lake Charles
The most requested car shipping routes to and from Lake Charles, with estimated prices, distances and transit times.
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Lake Charles at a glance
- Typical price
- $305 – $2,550
- Open transport
- $0.40–$1.89 per mile
- Transit time
- 1–4 days
- Trips within Louisiana
- $240 – $660
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$240
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1–4 days
Typical transit
1,780 mi
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To Los Angeles, CA
Most popular routes from Lake Charles
The most requested destinations, estimated from published industry figures for a standard car.
| Destination | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,780 mi | $710 – $3,365 | $925 – $5,385 | 4–8 days | Louisiana to California |
| Jackson, MS | 280 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Louisiana to Mississippi |
| Houston, TX | 160 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Louisiana to Texas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 830 mi | $605 – $1,570 | $775 – $2,510 | 2–4 days | Louisiana to Florida |
| Little Rock, AR | 380 mi | $305 – $835 | $370 – $1,340 | 1–2 days | Louisiana to Arkansas |
| New York City, NY | 1,560 mi | $625 – $2,950 | $810 – $4,715 | 4–7 days | Louisiana to New York |
| Chicago, IL | 1,040 mi | $730 – $1,965 | $945 – $3,145 | 3–5 days | Louisiana to Illinois |
| Birmingham, AL | 530 mi | $385 – $1,000 | $495 – $1,605 | 2–3 days | Louisiana to Alabama |
| Atlanta, GA | 690 mi | $505 – $1,305 | $645 – $2,085 | 2–3 days | Louisiana to Georgia |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,350 mi | $945 – $2,550 | $1,230 – $4,080 | 3–6 days | Louisiana to Arizona |
Popular routes to Lake Charles
Where cars most often come from. Real quotes often differ by direction.
| Origin | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,780 mi | $710 – $3,365 | $925 – $5,385 | 4–8 days | California to Louisiana |
| Jackson, MS | 280 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Mississippi to Louisiana |
| Houston, TX | 160 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Texas to Louisiana |
| Jacksonville, FL | 830 mi | $605 – $1,570 | $775 – $2,510 | 2–4 days | Florida to Louisiana |
| Little Rock, AR | 380 mi | $305 – $835 | $370 – $1,340 | 1–2 days | Arkansas to Louisiana |
| New York City, NY | 1,560 mi | $625 – $2,950 | $810 – $4,715 | 4–7 days | New York to Louisiana |
| Chicago, IL | 1,040 mi | $730 – $1,965 | $945 – $3,145 | 3–5 days | Illinois to Louisiana |
| Birmingham, AL | 530 mi | $385 – $1,000 | $495 – $1,605 | 2–3 days | Alabama to Louisiana |
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Route insights
Ways to get a better price on any route.
- Book earlyPrices are easier to lock in when you book one to three weeks ahead.
- Try nearby citiesCompare pickup or delivery in a nearby metro area for a better price.
- Be flexibleMid-week pickup windows are often easier to fill than weekends.
- Watch the seasonSummer moves and fall snowbird traffic raise prices on routes east.
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