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Car shipping companies in San Francisco, CA
4 verified auto transport companies are headquartered in San Francisco, CA, and 245 more serve California from other locations. 3 of 4 offer enclosed transport. Together they have been in business for 24 years on average and run 25 trucks in total.
- Based here
- 4
- Also serve CA
- 245
- Avg. years in business
- 24
- Offer enclosed
- 75%
- Trucks in fleets
- 25
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Carrier hauls your car on its own trucks Broker arranges a carrier for you
| Company | Type | Own trucks | In business since | Enclosed | USDOT |
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Carriers with their own trucks
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They pick up and drive your car themselves.
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| Intercity Lines, Inc | Carrier | 24 trucks | 1980 46 yrs | Yes | 223672 ↗ |
| Flat Price Moving and Auto Shipping | Carrier | 1 truck | 2015 11 yrs | Yes | 2815075 ↗ |
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Brokers
2
They book your car with a partner carrier. Ask which carrier will actually haul it.
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| Direct Express Auto Transport | Broker | None — uses partners | 2011 15 yrs | Yes | 2231879 ↗ |
| Move Auto | Broker | None — uses partners | Not reported | No | 2223433 ↗ |
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Estimated prices
How much does it cost to ship a car from San Francisco, CA?
Typical price ranges from San Francisco to popular destinations, for a standard sedan. Use them to sanity-check the quotes you get — then ask the companies above for an exact price.
| Route | Distance | Open carrier | Enclosed trailer | Transit time |
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| San Francisco to Los Angeles, CA | ~430 mi | $600–$950 | $875–$1,425 | 1–3 days |
| San Francisco to Seattle, WA | ~810 mi | $775–$1,175 | $1,150–$1,750 | 2–4 days |
| San Francisco to Dallas, TX | ~1,790 mi | $1,100–$1,575 | $1,650–$2,350 | 4–7 days |
| San Francisco to Houston, TX | ~1,970 mi | $1,150–$1,650 | $1,725–$2,450 | 4–7 days |
| San Francisco to Chicago, IL | ~2,220 mi | $1,225–$1,750 | $1,825–$2,625 | 5–8 days |
| San Francisco to Atlanta, GA | ~2,560 mi | $1,325–$1,900 | $2,000–$2,850 | 6–9 days |
| San Francisco to New York, NY | ~3,070 mi | $1,475–$2,100 | $2,225–$3,150 | 7–11 days |
| San Francisco to Miami, FL | ~3,090 mi | $1,475–$2,125 | $2,225–$3,175 | 7–11 days |
Estimate, not a quote
Based on typical 2026 rates for a running sedan with a flexible pickup date. Road distance is approximate. Adjust for your car: SUV +15%, pickup or van +35%, doesn't run +$150–$300, peak season +10% (summer and snowbird months). Calculate your exact car and route →
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FAQ
Car shipping in San Francisco, CA: questions
Answers built from the companies listed on this page.
How many car shipping companies are based in San Francisco, CA?
4 verified companies are headquartered in San Francisco, CA: Flat Price Moving and Auto Shipping, Direct Express Auto Transport, Move Auto and Intercity Lines, Inc. Another 245 companies from other locations also serve California.
Which companies offer enclosed car transport in San Francisco, CA?
Flat Price Moving and Auto Shipping, Direct Express Auto Transport and Intercity Lines, Inc offer enclosed trailers for classic, luxury and high-value vehicles.
What is the most established auto transport company in San Francisco, CA?
Intercity Lines, Inc has operated since 1980 (46 years), the longest of the companies listed for San Francisco, CA.
Are car shipping companies in San Francisco, CA carriers or brokers?
Of the 4 companies based in San Francisco, CA, 2 operate their own trucks (carriers) and 2 arrange transport through partner carriers (brokers); some do both. Carriers listed here run 25 trucks in total.
How much does it cost to ship a car from San Francisco, CA?
Estimated open-carrier prices for a standard sedan: San Francisco → Los Angeles, CA $600–$950; San Francisco → Seattle, WA $775–$1,175; San Francisco → Dallas, TX $1,100–$1,575. Longer trips such as San Francisco → Miami, FL (about 3,090 miles) run $1,475–$2,125 on an open carrier or $2,225–$3,175 enclosed. SUVs, pickups, non-running cars and peak season cost more — ask the companies listed here for an exact quote.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from San Francisco, CA?
Usually September. Prices on California's busiest lanes peak in December, when they run about 12% higher. A flexible pickup window of a week or two saves a little more in any month.
How do I check if a car shipping company in San Francisco, CA is legitimate?
Look the company up by its USDOT or MC number in the FMCSA SAFER database, confirm the operating status is active, and check cargo insurance. Every company in this directory lists its USDOT and MC numbers, and we verify them before approval.