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Shipping a car from California to Massachusetts

Shipping a running sedan from Los Angeles to Boston costs about $1,475–$2,100 on an open carrier and $2,225–$3,150 in an enclosed trailer, with 7–11 days in transit. It ranks #65 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.

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Open carrier, sedan
$1,800
Road miles
3,070
Days in transit
7–11
People moving a year
13.0K
Companies at both ends
152

City to city

What it costs between California and Massachusetts cities

Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and San Jose and Boston, Worcester, Springfield and New Bedford — 2,950 to 3,230 road miles apart.

From Boston Worcester Springfield New Bedford
Los Angeles $1,475–$2,1003,070 mi · 7–11 days $1,475–$2,1003,020 mi · 7–11 days $1,450–$2,0752,980 mi · 6–11 days $1,475–$2,1003,080 mi · 7–11 days
San Francisco $1,525–$2,1753,220 mi · 7–11 days $1,500–$2,1503,170 mi · 7–11 days $1,500–$2,1253,130 mi · 7–11 days $1,525–$2,1753,230 mi · 7–11 days
San Diego $1,475–$2,1003,040 mi · 7–11 days $1,450–$2,0752,990 mi · 6–11 days $1,450–$2,0502,950 mi · 6–10 days $1,475–$2,1003,050 mi · 7–11 days
San Jose $1,500–$2,1503,160 mi · 7–11 days $1,500–$2,1253,110 mi · 7–11 days $1,475–$2,1003,070 mi · 7–11 days $1,500–$2,1503,170 mi · 7–11 days
Estimate, not a quote

A pickup or delivery far from these metros usually adds $75–$150. Quotes move with fuel prices and truck space, so treat these as a yardstick. Price your own addresses →

By vehicle

Price by vehicle type

Los Angeles to Boston, 3,070 miles. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.

VehicleOpen carrierEnclosed
Sedan or small car$1,475–$2,100$2,225–$3,150
Midsize SUV or crossover$1,650–$2,350$2,500–$3,550
Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition)$1,850–$2,625$2,775–$3,950
Pickup truck$1,925–$2,750$2,900–$4,100
Motorcycle$900–$1,275$1,325–$1,900

By month

Best time to ship

Prices on this lane peak in December (the holidays and winter weather up north), running about 10% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from California to Massachusetts is March–May and September–November.

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
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  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Cheapest: about $1,800 Peak: about $1,975

About this route

Why so many cars go from California to Massachusetts

About 12,985 people moved from California to Massachusetts in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (12,160 in 2023, 13,810 in 2024). That is 1.9% of everyone who left California for another state.

Traffic runs both ways — about 12,910 people a year move from Massachusetts back to California — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.

How the price compares

At a typical $1,800, shipping from California to Massachusetts is among the most expensive routes out of California; Connecticut ($1,750) and New York ($1,725) cost less. That works out to about 59¢ a mile — long hauls cost less per mile because loading and paperwork are spread over more distance.

Distance and transit time

Los Angeles to Boston runs about 3,070 road miles. With drivers limited to 11 hours of driving a day and stops for other cars on the load, that is 7–11 days on the truck. The car heads east-northeast and crosses 3 time zones — from Pacific to Eastern time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.

On the road

  • The route crosses mountain passes in the West; from November to March, snow and chain laws can hold trucks for a day or two.
  • Winter storms in Massachusetts can slow pickups and deliveries in December through February — leave slack in your schedule.

Companies

Car shipping companies for California to Massachusetts

Companies headquartered at either end of the route usually run this lane often. Filter by services, company type and safety record — every listing is matched to its FMCSA record.

  • Pickup end California 88 companies · 67 carriers · 24 brokers · 1,921 trucks · 12 yrs avg.
  • Delivery end Massachusetts 64 companies · 64 carriers · 3 brokers · 215 trucks · 7 yrs avg.

152 companies for this route

Landing Pad LLC

FMCSA verified

San Jose, CA · Broker · 6 yrs in business · USDOT 3486358

San Jose auto transport broker operating as CarHauler247, with instant online quotes and booking.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +6 more
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Nationwide United

FMCSA verified

Los Angeles, CA · Broker · 13 yrs in business · USDOT 2423753

At Nationwide United Auto Transport our goal is simple, provide fast, safe and reliable vehicle transport.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +4 more
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Tempus Logix Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Los Angeles, CA · Broker · 8 yrs in business · USDOT 3117533

Tempus Logix has a vast network of mandatory insured and bonded carriers with whom we continually work.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +6 more
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US Canada Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

San Diego, CA · Broker · 15 yrs in business · USDOT 2244295

Cross-border car shipping between the USA and Canada with customs handling, in business since 1985.

  • International car shipping
  • Snowbird car shipping
  • Open car transport
  • +2 more
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Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport Inc

FMCSA verified

Los Alamitos, CA · Carrier · 965 trucks · 32 yrs in business · USDOT 568253

Large Los Alamitos, CA auto carrier with 30+ years of experience, moving new and remarketed vehicles coast to coast.

  • Satisfactory safety rating
  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Auction transport
  • +2 more
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Deluxe Auto Carriers

FMCSA verified

Jurupa Valley, CA · Carrier & broker · 172 trucks · 21 yrs in business · USDOT 1326050

Southern California car carrier in the Proficient Auto Logistics group, moving finished vehicles to dealerships.

  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Cross-country shipping
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DBN Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Anaheim, CA · Carrier · 75 trucks · 9 yrs in business · USDOT 2979175

Woman-owned Anaheim car carrier established in 2012, with soft-tie trailers and camera/GPS on every truck.

  • Open car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • Dealer transport
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Quality Car Shippers LLC

FMCSA verified

Murrieta, CA · Carrier · 38 trucks · 14 yrs in business · USDOT 2350131

Family-owned Murrieta, CA car carrier serving dealers, rental companies, auctions and OEMs across the lower 48.

  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Auction transport
  • +1 more
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Auto Line Express Inc

FMCSA verified

Gardena, CA · Carrier · 37 trucks · 13 yrs in business · USDOT 2437733

Gardena, CA car carrier moving thousands of finished vehicles a year across the U.S. and Canada since 2013.

  • Open car transport
  • Expedited shipping
  • Dealer transport
  • +3 more
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Intercity Lines, Inc

FMCSA verified

San Francisco, CA · Carrier · 24 trucks · 46 yrs in business · USDOT 223672

  • Satisfactory safety rating
  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +9 more
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A Plus Auto Shippers LLC

FMCSA verified

Palm Desert, CA · Carrier · 7 trucks · 31 yrs in business · USDOT 616815

Licensed and bonded auto carrier from the Phoenix and Palm Desert area shipping cars and trucks nationwide.

  • Satisfactory safety rating
  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Cross-country shipping
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All Star Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Chino, CA · Carrier · 5 trucks · 23 yrs in business · USDOT 1162498

Chino, California auto carrier moving vehicles in California and Texas since 2005.

  • Open car transport
  • State-to-state shipping
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CA Auto Express Inc

FMCSA verified

Santa Ana, CA · Carrier · 3 trucks · 10 yrs in business · USDOT 2896862

Southern California motor carrier shipping vehicles on its own trucks, coast to coast and within California.

  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Auction transport
  • +2 more
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Golden Key Express

FMCSA verified

Fresno, CA · Carrier · 1 truck · 25 yrs in business · USDOT 966726

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +7 more
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Lucky Star Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

San Jose, CA · Carrier · 1 truck · 14 yrs in business · USDOT 2353323

Family-owned San Jose car carrier offering open, door-to-door auto transport nationwide since 2012.

  • Open car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • Cross-country shipping
  • +1 more
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ABC Car Shipping

FMCSA verified

Los Angeles, CA · Broker · 5 yrs in business · USDOT 3730551

At ABC Car Shipping, our objective is to make safe vehicle shipments across the U.S. affordable to everyone, regardless of their location or shipping distances

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +16 more
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American Auto Line

FMCSA verified

Fortuna, CA · Broker · 2 yrs in business · USDOT 4230662

California auto transport broker with 15+ years of experience, pairing customers with vetted carriers.

  • Open car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • Cross-country shipping
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Corsia Logistics

FMCSA verified

Los Angeles, CA · Broker · 13 yrs in business · USDOT 2405616

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +8 more
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Course Correct LLC

FMCSA verified

San Jose, CA · Broker · 3 yrs in business · USDOT 4169571

Licensed and bonded San Jose car shipping broker arranging door-to-door vehicle transport nationwide.

  • Open car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • Cross-country shipping
  • +1 more
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Ship Auto

FMCSA verified

Los Angeles, CA · Broker · 5 yrs in business · USDOT 3607939

Los Angeles auto transport broker shipping single cars, dealer inventory and auction vehicles nationwide.

  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Auction transport
  • +2 more
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TFI Trans

FMCSA verified

Los Angeles, CA · Carrier & broker · 13 yrs in business · USDOT 2430736

Los Angeles auto transport broker since 2013 arranging nationwide car shipping for consumers, dealers, fleets and EV makers.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • +2 more
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PNZ Transports LLC

FMCSA verified

Raynham, MA · Carrier · 3 trucks · 2 yrs in business · USDOT 4314931

Massachusetts vehicle transport carrier based in Raynham, with trained drivers and regular vehicle inspections.

  • Open car transport
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JDL Vehicle Transport

FMCSA verified

Stoughton, MA · Carrier & broker · 1 truck · 10 yrs in business · USDOT 2949981

Massachusetts car hauler shipping vehicles across the U.S. on open or enclosed carriers.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Classic car transport
  • +1 more
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Preowned Auto Logistics

FMCSA verified

Peabody, MA · Carrier & broker · 1 truck · 24 yrs in business · USDOT 1056402

Massachusetts auto transport company (PAL) arranging nationwide car shipping through vetted carriers.

  • Open car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • Cross-country shipping
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Pickup end All car shipping companies in California 88 companies · with cities and a comparison table Delivery end All car shipping companies in Massachusetts 64 companies · with cities and a comparison table

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FAQ

California to Massachusetts car shipping: questions

Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Massachusetts's DMV.

How much does it cost to ship a car from California to Massachusetts?

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,475–$2,100 from Los Angeles to Boston (3,070 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $1,450–$2,175. An SUV costs about $1,650–$2,350, a pickup $1,925–$2,750, and an enclosed trailer $2,225–$3,150 for a sedan.

How long does it take to ship a car from California to Massachusetts?

Transit is usually 7–11 days after pickup for the 3,070-mile trip from Los Angeles to Boston. Before that, allow 1–5 days for a carrier to be assigned — or pay roughly 30% extra to have it collected within 48 hours.

When is the cheapest time to ship a car from California to Massachusetts?

March–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 10% more. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.

How soon do I have to register my car in Massachusetts after moving?

Massachusetts requires new residents to register once you become a resident. Transfer your registration and title through the Massachusetts RMV; the car then needs a Massachusetts inspection.

Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from California to Massachusetts?

Driving 3,070 miles takes about 7 days: roughly $390 in gas and 6 nights of hotels and meals (about $840). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,475–$2,100. Add wear on the car and 7 days off work, and the two come out close.

Which car shipping companies go from California to Massachusetts?

Our directory lists 88 companies based in California and 64 based in Massachusetts, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 195 that ship nationwide.

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