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Route guide · OR → CA
Car shipping from Oregon to California
Car transport from Oregon to California runs 980 road miles between the biggest metros. Shipping a running sedan from Portland to Los Angeles costs about $850–$1,250 on an open carrier and $1,275–$1,875 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #94 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,050
- Road miles
- 980
- Days in transit
- 2–4
- People moving a year
- 20.1K
- Companies at both ends
- 94
City to city
Cost to ship a car from Oregon to California, city to city
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Portland, Salem, Eugene and Bend and Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and San Jose — 520 to 1,090 road miles apart.
| From | Los Angeles | San Francisco | San Diego | San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $850–$1,250980 mi · 2–4 days | $700–$1,075640 mi · 2–3 days | $875–$1,2751,090 mi · 3–5 days | $700–$1,100670 mi · 2–4 days |
| Salem | $825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days | $675–$1,050590 mi · 2–3 days | $875–$1,2751,050 mi · 3–5 days | $700–$1,075630 mi · 2–3 days |
| Eugene | $800–$1,200870 mi · 2–4 days | $625–$1,000520 mi · 2–3 days | $850–$1,250990 mi · 2–4 days | $650–$1,025560 mi · 2–3 days |
| Bend | $775–$1,175840 mi · 2–4 days | $650–$1,025530 mi · 2–3 days | $825–$1,225950 mi · 2–4 days | $650–$1,025550 mi · 2–3 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
Portland to Los Angeles, 980 miles. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan or small car | $850–$1,250 | $1,275–$1,875 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $950–$1,400 | $1,425–$2,075 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,050–$1,550 | $1,575–$2,325 |
| Pickup truck | $1,100–$1,625 | $1,650–$2,425 |
| Motorcycle | $500–$750 | $750–$1,125 |
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 Oregon to California is March–May and September–November.
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Cheapest: about $1,050 Peak: about $1,150
About this route
Why so many cars go from Oregon to California
About 20,058 people moved from Oregon to California in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (22,162 in 2023, 17,954 in 2024). That is 16.4% of everyone who left Oregon for another state, making California its #2 destination.
This is the lighter direction: about 32,654 people a year move California to Oregon. Carriers that bring cars into Oregon need loads back toward California, so it's worth asking for a backhaul price on this leg.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,050, shipping from Oregon to California is one of the cheaper long moves out of Oregon — Arizona ($1,125) and Texas ($1,375) cost more. That works out to about $1.07 a mile.
Distance and transit time
Your car spends 2–4 days on the road for the roughly 980 miles from Portland to Los Angeles, after a pickup window of a few days while the carrier assembles a full load. The car heads south-southeast and stays on Pacific time the whole way.
On the road
- Winter storms in Oregon can slow pickups and deliveries in December through February — leave slack in your schedule.
Companies
Car transport companies from Oregon to California
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 Oregon 6 companies · 6 carriers · 1 brokers · 17 trucks · 15 yrs avg.
- Delivery end California 88 companies · 67 carriers · 24 brokers · 1,921 trucks · 12 yrs avg.
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Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport Inc
FMCSA verifiedLarge Los Alamitos, CA auto carrier with 30+ years of experience, moving new and remarketed vehicles coast to coast.
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Deluxe Auto Carriers
FMCSA verifiedSouthern California car carrier in the Proficient Auto Logistics group, moving finished vehicles to dealerships.
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DBN Auto Transport
FMCSA verifiedWoman-owned Anaheim car carrier established in 2012, with soft-tie trailers and camera/GPS on every truck.
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Quality Car Shippers LLC
FMCSA verifiedFamily-owned Murrieta, CA car carrier serving dealers, rental companies, auctions and OEMs across the lower 48.
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Auto Line Express Inc
FMCSA verifiedGardena, CA car carrier moving thousands of finished vehicles a year across the U.S. and Canada since 2013.
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Intercity Lines, Inc
FMCSA verifiedAP
A Plus Auto Shippers LLC
FMCSA verifiedLicensed and bonded auto carrier from the Phoenix and Palm Desert area shipping cars and trucks nationwide.
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All Star Auto Transport
FMCSA verifiedChino, California auto carrier moving vehicles in California and Texas since 2005.
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CA Auto Express Inc
FMCSA verifiedSouthern California motor carrier shipping vehicles on its own trucks, coast to coast and within California.
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Premier Auto Logistics LLC
FMCSA verifiedOregon nationwide vehicle transport company with Spanish-speaking agents, connecting customers with carriers.
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Golden Key Express
FMCSA verifiedLS
Lucky Star Auto Transport
FMCSA verifiedFamily-owned San Jose car carrier offering open, door-to-door auto transport nationwide since 2012.
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ABC Car Shipping
FMCSA verifiedAt 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
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All Wheelz Transport, INC.
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FAQ
Oregon to California car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and California's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Oregon to California?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $850–$1,250 from Portland to Los Angeles (980 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $625–$1,275. An SUV costs about $950–$1,400, a pickup $1,100–$1,625, and an enclosed trailer $1,275–$1,875 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Oregon to California?
Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 980-mile trip from Portland to Los Angeles. 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 Oregon to California?
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 California after moving?
California requires new residents to register within 20 days of becoming a resident. The car must pass a California smog check, and it has to meet California emission standards to be registered at all.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Oregon to California?
Driving 980 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $130 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $850–$1,250. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from Oregon to California?
Our directory lists 6 companies based in Oregon and 88 based in California, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 190 that ship nationwide.