Jersey City, NJ car shipping
Car Shipping in Jersey City, NJ
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$240 – $3,215
Typical price
Sedan, open transport
1–4 days
Transit time
Most major cities
Los Angeles, Wilmington
Top destinations
$240 – $660
Trips within New Jersey
Published range for an in-state trip
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About car shipping in Jersey City
Jersey City faces Manhattan across the Hudson and is one of the most densely built cities in the country, which makes it both a market of its own and the place a lot of New York pickups actually happen. The fact that governs everything is that a full car carrier cannot take the Holland or Lincoln tunnels; the George Washington Bridge is the truck crossing, so the driver's route to you is never the one you would drive. Once the handover point is set, the Turnpike puts frequent lanes in every direction.
- The second-largest city in New Jersey and one of the densest in the country
- A full car carrier cannot use the Holland or Lincoln tunnels
- The George Washington Bridge is the truck crossing to and from New York
- A common handover point for Manhattan customers, usually at no extra cost
- Main highways
- New Jersey Turnpike (I-95), I-78, NJ-139
- Typical transit
- 1–4 days
- In-state trips
- $240 – $660
Car shipping rates from Jersey City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,930 mi | $1,025 – $5,540 | $1,335 – $8,860 | 6–12 days | New Jersey to California |
| Wilmington, DE | 120 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | New Jersey to Delaware |
| Houston, TX | 1,700 mi | $680 – $3,215 | $885 – $5,140 | 4–7 days | New Jersey to Texas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1,000 mi | $700 – $1,890 | $910 – $3,025 | 2–4 days | New Jersey to Florida |
| Bridgeport, CT | 70 mi | $240 – $660 | $310 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | New Jersey to Connecticut |
| New York City, NY | 50 mi | $240 – $660 | $310 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | New Jersey to New York |
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 Jersey City
Typical days on the road after pickup.
- New York City, NY · 50 mi1–2 days
- Bridgeport, CT · 70 mi1–2 days
- Wilmington, DE · 120 mi1–2 days
- Baltimore, MD · 200 mi1–2 days
- Chicago, IL · 850 mi2–4 days
- Atlanta, GA · 890 mi2–4 days
- Jacksonville, FL · 1,000 mi2–4 days
Popular routes from Jersey City
Car shipping companies serving Jersey City
Researched companies ordered by Trustpilot rating, adjusted for review count. Not ranked by city data.
Pickup areas around Jersey City
Where trucks reach easily, and where a meeting point helps.
- Newport, Exchange Place, Paulus HookHigh-rise towers with garages off limits to carriers; meet at a nearby surface lot.
- Journal Square and the HeightsDense older blocks on the hill where a wider avenue or lot is the realistic spot.
- Along the Turnpike and the bridge approachesWhere carriers stage; the quickest handover into or out of the city.
Good to know in Jersey City
- The tunnels are closed to car carriersThe Port Authority bars tractor-trailers from the Holland Tunnel, and a loaded car carrier is a tractor-trailer, so the short hop under the river that you would make is not open to the truck. Commercial traffic between New Jersey and New York runs over the George Washington Bridge instead, which is why a driver reaches you by a longer road than the map suggests.
- Even the local skyway bans trucksThe Pulaski Skyway, the elevated US-1/9 route toward the Holland Tunnel, has banned trucks since the 1930s, so carriers are pushed onto the Turnpike and the designated truck routes to move through the area. The practical effect is that the approach to a Jersey City pickup is rarely direct, and a driver's timing reflects the route they are allowed to take.
- The waterfront towers have nowhere to loadNewport, Exchange Place and Paulus Hook are walls of high-rise towers with parking tucked into garages a full carrier cannot enter, and Journal Square and the Heights are dense older blocks on a hill. In one of the most crowded cities in the country, the handover is almost always at a nearby surface lot rather than at the building door.
- Where a lot of Manhattan moves loadBecause a carrier would rather not fight its way onto Manhattan at all, many New York bookings are loaded here across the river, and the cost is usually the same. If your car is in Manhattan, offering to meet the truck in Jersey City can make the pickup quicker to arrange than holding out for your own block.
- Moving to Jersey CityIf you're moving from another state, you'll generally need to register your vehicle in New Jersey. Check New Jersey's motor vehicle agency for deadlines and inspection rules.
Sources: Port Authority of NY & NJ: trucker resources, NJDOT: US 1/9 (Pulaski Skyway) truck restriction, U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Jersey City
Other New Jersey cities
Starting prices on popular routes.
Helpful guides for Jersey City
Why ship from Jersey City?
- Carriers already serving New Jersey
- 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 Jersey City?
Published figures put a standard car on an open carrier at about $240 – $3,215 from Jersey City to other major cities, depending on distance, season and vehicle. Shorter trips, such as to New York City, run about $240 – $660.
Car shipping cost calculatorHow long does it take to ship a car from Jersey City?
About 1–2 days to New York City and 6–12 days to Los Angeles, plus the pickup window before the car is loaded.
How long car shipping takesCan the truck pick up at my home in Jersey City?
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 Jersey City?
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 Jersey City?
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 Jersey City?
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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