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Cross-Country Car Shipping Guides
Practical guides and checklists for Cross-Country Car Shipping, from choosing a company to preparing your car for pickup.
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Cross-Country Car Shipping at a glance
- Cost per mile
- $0.35–$1.89 per mile
- Typical total
- $875 – $4,725
- Transit time
- 5–10 days
- Best for
- Long-distance moves
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Featured guide
Open vs. enclosed shipping
Which transport type fits your car. A clear guide to deciding whether cross-country car shipping is right for your car.
Read the GuideMore car shipping guides
- How to ship a carQuotes, booking, pickup and delivery, step by step.Read guide
- What affects car shipping costThe inputs that move a quote up or down.Read guide
- How long car shipping takesPickup windows versus transit time.Read guide
- How to prepare your carDocuments, photos, keys and fuel level.Read guide
- Car shipping insuranceWhat carrier coverage includes and what to check.Read guide
- Avoid car shipping scamsWarning signs and how to verify a company.Read guide
- Best time to ship a carHow seasons and demand change prices.Read guide
Pickup checklist
- Wash the vehicle
- Photograph its condition
- Remove personal items
- Check the fuel level
- Disable alarms and toll tags
- Confirm your documents
- Inspect the Bill of Lading
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- Cost calculatorEstimate your shipping cost
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