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Shipping a car from California to Wisconsin

Shipping a running sedan from Los Angeles to Milwaukee costs about $1,175–$1,675 on an open carrier and $1,750–$2,525 in an enclosed trailer, with 5–8 days in transit. It ranks #159 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.

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Open carrier, sedan
$1,425
Road miles
2,060
Days in transit
5–8
People moving a year
6.2K
Companies at both ends
106

City to city

What it costs between California and Wisconsin cities

Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and San Jose and Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and Eau Claire — 1,890 to 2,200 road miles apart.

From Milwaukee Madison Green Bay Eau Claire
Los Angeles $1,175–$1,6752,060 mi · 5–8 days $1,150–$1,6501,980 mi · 4–7 days $1,175–$1,7002,090 mi · 5–8 days $1,125–$1,6001,900 mi · 4–7 days
San Francisco $1,225–$1,7502,200 mi · 5–8 days $1,200–$1,7002,120 mi · 5–8 days $1,225–$1,7502,200 mi · 5–8 days $1,150–$1,6502,000 mi · 4–8 days
San Diego $1,175–$1,6752,040 mi · 5–8 days $1,150–$1,6251,960 mi · 4–7 days $1,175–$1,6752,070 mi · 5–8 days $1,125–$1,6001,890 mi · 4–7 days
San Jose $1,200–$1,7002,140 mi · 5–8 days $1,175–$1,6752,060 mi · 5–8 days $1,200–$1,7252,150 mi · 5–8 days $1,125–$1,6251,950 mi · 4–7 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 Milwaukee, 2,060 miles. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.

VehicleOpen carrierEnclosed
Sedan or small car$1,175–$1,675$1,750–$2,525
Midsize SUV or crossover$1,300–$1,875$1,975–$2,825
Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition)$1,450–$2,100$2,200–$3,150
Pickup truck$1,525–$2,175$2,275–$3,275
Motorcycle$700–$1,000$1,050–$1,500

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 Wisconsin is March–May and September–November.

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

Cheapest: about $1,425 Peak: about $1,575

About this route

Why so many cars go from California to Wisconsin

About 6,201 people moved from California to Wisconsin in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (6,339 in 2023, 6,062 in 2024). That is 0.9% of everyone who left California for another state.

Only about 3,342 people a year go back from Wisconsin to California, so demand here is mostly one-way. With trucks toward Wisconsin in steady demand, expect quick pickups and little room to haggle.

How the price compares

At a typical $1,425, shipping from California to Wisconsin costs more than sending a car to Minnesota ($1,325) and Missouri ($1,275) but less than to Tennessee ($1,450) and Indiana ($1,450). That works out to about 69¢ a mile — long hauls cost less per mile because loading and paperwork are spread over more distance.

Distance and transit time

Count on 5–8 days on the truck for the 2,060 road miles from Los Angeles to Milwaukee — federal rules cap drivers at 11 hours a day behind the wheel, and a full carrier makes several stops on the way. The car heads east-northeast and crosses 2 time zones — from Pacific to Central 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 Wisconsin can slow pickups and deliveries in December through February — leave slack in your schedule.

Companies

Car shipping companies for California to Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin 18 companies · 18 carriers · 4 brokers · 566 trucks · 20 yrs avg.

106 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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Countryside Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Menasha, WI · Carrier · 18 trucks · 36 yrs in business · USDOT 393867

Wisconsin car carrier established in 1985, offering nationwide door-to-door personal and commercial auto transport.

  • Satisfactory safety rating
  • Open car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • Dealer transport
  • +1 more
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Midwest Auto Movers

FMCSA verified

Marshfield, WI · Carrier · 12 trucks · 16 yrs in business · USDOT 1993917

Family-owned Wisconsin car carrier running 9-car haulers for dealers, auctions, OEMs and rental companies.

  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Auction transport
  • +1 more
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Roadside Auto & Truck Transport Inc

FMCSA verified

Pleasant Prairie, WI · Carrier · 7 trucks · 30 yrs in business · USDOT 664041

Wisconsin auto and truck carrier serving auctions, manufacturers, dealers, fleets and rental companies.

  • Satisfactory safety rating
  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Auction transport
  • +1 more
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Lepke Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

De Soto, WI · Carrier · 1 truck · 9 yrs in business · USDOT 2987183

Family-owned Wisconsin auto transport company shipping cars nationwide door to door since 1991, with $0 upfront.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +1 more
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MJM Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Milton, WI · Carrier · 1 truck · 30 yrs in business · USDOT 630998

South Central Wisconsin car hauler moving auction, dealer, manufacturer and private vehicles, including inoperable ones.

  • Satisfactory safety rating
  • Open car transport
  • Inoperable vehicle transport
  • Motorcycle transport
  • +2 more
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Johnson

FMCSA verified

Conrath, WI · Carrier · 2 trucks · 15 yrs in business · USDOT 2127340

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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 Wisconsin 18 companies · with cities and a comparison table

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FAQ

California to Wisconsin car shipping: questions

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

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

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $1,175–$1,675 from Los Angeles to Milwaukee (2,060 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $1,125–$1,750. An SUV costs about $1,300–$1,875, a pickup $1,525–$2,175, and an enclosed trailer $1,750–$2,525 for a sedan.

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

Transit is usually 5–8 days after pickup for the 2,060-mile trip from Los Angeles to Milwaukee. The wait for pickup is separate: typically 1–5 days, or 1–2 days if you pay about 30% more for expedited service.

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

March–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 10% more. If you must ship in peak months, book three to four weeks ahead.

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

Wisconsin requires new residents to register right away — there is no grace period. Apply for a Wisconsin title and plates as soon as you become a resident — online if you have your out-of-state title.

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

Driving 2,060 miles takes about 5 days: roughly $260 in gas and 4 nights of hotels and meals (about $560). Shipping a sedan costs about $1,175–$1,675. Add wear on the car and 5 days off work, and the two come out close.

Which car shipping companies go from California to Wisconsin?

Our directory lists 88 companies based in California and 18 based in Wisconsin, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 196 that ship nationwide.

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