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How State-to-State Car Shipping Works
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State-to-State Car Shipping at a glance
- Cost per mile
- $0.70–$1.89 per mile
- Typical total
- $875 – $2,365
- Transit time
- 3–5 days
- Best for
- Relocations
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Get a state-to-state car shipping quote
Ship your car with state-to-state car shipping in 7 steps
From comparing estimates to signing for your car at delivery.
Enter both states
Add your pickup and delivery addresses, your vehicle and your pickup window.
Your part: Share accurate vehicle details, including size and whether it runs.
Compare companies
Compare prices, transit times, reviews and interstate licensing.
Your part: Look up each company's USDOT or MC number with the FMCSA.
Book and confirm terms
Get the price, pickup window, deposit and cancellation terms in writing.
Your part: Read the terms before paying any deposit.
Carrier assigned
If you booked through a broker, it assigns a licensed interstate carrier and shares the details.
Your part: Ask for the carrier's name and insurance certificate.
Pickup and inspection
The driver inspects the car with you, records its condition on the Bill of Lading and loads it.
Your part: Take dated photos and check the Bill of Lading before signing.
Across state lines
Drivers can drive up to 11 hours a day under federal rules, so longer trips take several days.
Your part: Keep your registration and insurance papers handy, not in the car.
Delivery and next steps
Inspect the car, note any new damage and pay as agreed. Then start your new state's registration.
Your part: Check your new state's registration deadline.
Rules that protect you
Federal requirements every licensed company must follow.
Brokers must be bonded
Auto transport brokers need FMCSA broker authority and $75,000 in financial security, usually a BMC-84 surety bond or a BMC-85 trust fund.
Source: 49 CFR 387.307Carriers must carry liability insurance
Most for-hire interstate carriers must file at least $750,000 in liability coverage with the FMCSA. Cargo coverage for the cars on the truck is set by the carrier, so ask for the certificate.
Source: 49 CFR 387.9Drivers have daily driving limits
Truck drivers may drive up to 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty, which is why long routes are measured in days, not hours.
Source: FMCSA hours of service
Get ready for pickup
Cleaning, fuel level, personal items and the paperwork to have ready — the same for every service.
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