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Coast-to-Coast Open vs. Enclosed
Compare Coast-to-Coast Car Shipping with the alternatives on price, protection, availability and the vehicles each option suits.
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Coast-to-Coast Car Shipping at a glance
- Cost per mile
- $0.35–$1.89 per mile
- Typical total
- $980 – $5,290
- Transit time
- 6–12 days
- Best for
- Coast-to-coast moves
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Open transport
$0.35–$1.89 per mile
- Lowest coast-to-coast price
- Most trucks and dates
- Fine for everyday cars
- A week of weather exposure
Extra protection
Enclosed transport
$0.45–$3.02 per mile
- Covered for the whole trip
- Liftgate loading on many trucks
- Fewer trucks, book earlier
- Often higher cargo limits
Quick comparison
Feature | Open transport | Enclosed transport |
|---|---|---|
| Typical sedan price | About $980–$5,290 | About $1,275–$8,465 |
| Protection | Exposed to weather and debris | Fully covered trailer |
| Availability | High on coastal metro routes | Limited, book 2–3 weeks ahead |
| Transit time | About 6–12 days | About 6–12 days |
| Best for | Everyday cars, SUVs, trucks | Luxury, exotic, classic cars |
Choose open transport if:
- You're shipping an everyday vehicle
- You want the lowest coast-to-coast price
- You want the most pickup dates
Choose enclosed transport if:
- Your car is valuable, classic or exotic
- It has fresh paint or very low clearance
- You want it covered for the full week
Our recommendation
Open transport suits most coast-to-coast moves. The longer the trip, the more enclosed makes sense for cars where a stone chip would be costly.
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