Las Vegas, NV car shipping
Car Shipping in Las Vegas, NV
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$350 – $4,345
Typical price
Sedan, open transport
1–8 days
Transit time
Most major cities
Houston, Los Angeles
Top destinations
$240 – $660
Trips within Nevada
Published range for an in-state trip
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About car shipping in Las Vegas
Las Vegas runs on one interstate. I-15 links it to Los Angeles in one direction and Salt Lake City in the other, and nearly every car shipped in or out is on that road. The Los Angeles leg is short, busy and competitively priced because so many trucks run it. Everything else is desert, which is why a Las Vegas quote to anywhere but California looks different from what the mileage suggests.
- I-15 to Los Angeles is one of the busiest short lanes in the West
- Other directions cross long empty stretches and price accordingly
- Summer heat pushes loading into the early morning
- Wide roads and large lots make door pickup straightforward
- Main highways
- I-15, US-95, I-11
- Typical transit
- 1–8 days
- In-state trips
- $240 – $660
Car shipping rates from Las Vegas
Estimated from published industry figures for a standard car. Your quote depends on season, vehicle and exact addresses.
| Destination | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 1,470 mi | $1,030 – $2,780 | $1,340 – $4,445 | 3–6 days | Nevada to Texas |
| Los Angeles, CA | 270 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Nevada to California |
| Jacksonville, FL | 2,360 mi | $875 – $4,460 | $1,135 – $7,135 | 5–10 days | Nevada to Florida |
| New York City, NY | 2,670 mi | $935 – $5,045 | $1,215 – $8,075 | 6–11 days | Nevada to New York |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 440 mi | $350 – $970 | $425 – $1,550 | 1–2 days | Nevada to Utah |
| Chicago, IL | 1,830 mi | $730 – $3,460 | $950 – $5,535 | 4–8 days | Nevada to Illinois |
Prices move with the season
No source publishes monthly prices by city, so this is what the studies say about timing.
Summer moving season and the holidays tighten truck space, while mid-January to February is usually the quietest stretch of the year.
Direct Connect Auto Transport reports 2026 versus 2025 running 3% to 8% higher.
Published price adjustments
- Pickup truckPickups cost about 38% more to ship than standard cars.Source: Move.org
- SUVAt 500 miles, an SUV averaged $743 against $696 for a car.Source: Move.org
- Non-running vehicleAdd $150 to $300 for a vehicle that does not run.Source: Direct Connect Auto Transport
Transit times from Las Vegas
Typical days on the road after pickup.
- Los Angeles, CA · 270 mi1–2 days
- Phoenix, AZ · 310 mi1–2 days
- Salt Lake City, UT · 440 mi1–2 days
- Boise, ID · 620 mi2–3 days
- Houston, TX · 1,470 mi3–6 days
- Chicago, IL · 1,830 mi4–8 days
- Atlanta, GA · 2,090 mi5–9 days
Popular routes from Las Vegas
Car shipping companies serving Las Vegas
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by city data.
Pickup areas around Las Vegas
Where trucks reach easily, and where a meeting point helps.
- Summerlin, Henderson, North Las VegasWide roads and big lots. Check gated-community rules first.
- Resort corridorTraffic and loading restrictions; a lot off the corridor is faster.
- Along I-15Where carriers stage. The quickest handover in the valley.
Good to know in Las Vegas
- The Los Angeles lane is the cheap oneRoughly four hours of freeway separates the two cities and the traffic between them is constant, so carriers run it repeatedly and quote it tightly. If your car is going to or from Southern California, expect a price that feels low against a cross-country rate and a pickup arranged within days.
- Everywhere else is a desert runNorth on I-15 or US-95 means hours with almost nothing in between, and a carrier cannot pick up other cars along the way to fill the truck. Lanes to Denver, Phoenix or the Pacific Northwest are therefore priced closer to a dedicated trip than the distance implies.
- Loading happens early in summerSummer here regularly clears anything a driver wants to work in, and tarmac holds it. Carriers start at dawn and stop by midday, so a July pickup offered for seven in the morning is the reliable slot, not the inconvenient one.
- Access is genuinely easyThe valley is flat, the roads are wide and almost everything has a large parking lot attached. Outside the gated communities in Summerlin and Henderson, which have their own rules about trucks, door pickup in Las Vegas usually happens exactly as booked.
- Moving to Las VegasIf you're moving from another state, you'll generally need to register your vehicle in Nevada. Check Nevada's motor vehicle agency for deadlines and inspection rules.
Other Nevada cities
Starting prices on popular routes.
Helpful guides for Las Vegas
Why ship from Las Vegas?
- Carriers already serving Nevada
- Door-to-door pickup where trucks can reach
- Open and enclosed transport options
- Published price ranges you can compare before booking
- Common for relocations, students, military moves and car purchases
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Las Vegas?
Published figures put a standard car on an open carrier at about $350 – $4,345 from Las Vegas to other major cities, depending on distance, season and vehicle. Shorter trips, such as to Los Angeles, run about $240 – $660.
Car shipping cost calculatorHow long does it take to ship a car from Las Vegas?
About 1–2 days to Los Angeles and 6–11 days to New York City, plus the pickup window before the car is loaded.
How long car shipping takesCan the truck pick up at my home in Las Vegas?
Often, yes. On narrow, busy or restricted streets, the driver may ask to meet at a nearby open lot where a full-size carrier can load safely.
Door-to-door car shipping
Should I ship open or enclosed from Las Vegas?
Open transport suits most everyday cars and costs less. Consider enclosed for luxury, classic or exotic cars, or anything with fresh paint.
Open vs. enclosed shippingIs my car insured when shipping from Las Vegas?
Licensed carriers must carry liability insurance, and most carry cargo coverage for the cars they haul. Ask for the certificate of insurance before pickup.
Car shipping insuranceWhat's the cheapest way to ship a car from Las Vegas?
Choose open transport, be flexible with dates, book one to three weeks ahead and meet the truck near a main highway if your street is hard to reach.
Cheapest way to ship a car
Where these figures come from
Published industry studies, not Haulwide shipments. Checked Sep 16, 2026.
- SGT Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 9, 2026. 30 months of the company's own shipping data (January 2024 to June 2026) across all 50 states and 1,581 state-to-state lanes, limited to completed single-vehicle open transport deliveries and mix-adjusted for distance.
- Move.org(opens in a new tab)
Published Mar 4, 2026. Nearly 800 broker quotes analyzed, priced for a running 2025 Toyota Camry with a one-week lead time using October 2025 quotes.
- Kelley Blue Book(opens in a new tab)
Published Jan 12, 2026. Quotes requested from eight transport companies for a 2025 Honda Accord on three routes from Orlando, on standard open carriers.
- Direct Connect Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
No publication date given. The company's own carrier data for an operable sedan on open transport; the page states no publication date.
- RoadRunner Auto Transport(opens in a new tab)
Published Sep 1, 2026. The company's completed shipment history, which it describes as over 1 million vehicles delivered across 30+ years, updated September 2026. Its nationwide average is $1,215 at a median distance of 987 miles and a median $1.23 per mile.
The sources disagree, so figures are shown as the span across them rather than a single price. Pricing methodology
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