California Car Shipping From a California-Based Team

Door-to-door auto transport to and from every part of the state, booked from our office in Irvine.

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ABC Auto Shipping is based in Orange County, so California routes are the ones we know best. Whether you are leaving Los Angeles for Texas, moving a car from the Bay Area to Seattle, or bringing a vehicle into the state for a new job in San Diego, we book a licensed, insured carrier and stay on the order until it is delivered.

Car Shipping To and From California

California moves more vehicles by truck than any other state. Most of that traffic runs on four corridors: I-5 up the Central Valley to Oregon, I-10 east from Los Angeles through the desert to Phoenix and Texas, I-15 to Las Vegas and Utah, and I-80 over Donner Pass toward Reno and Chicago. We book carriers already running those corridors, which keeps waiting times short for pickups in both the cities and the valleys.

Mountain passes are the main seasonal risk. Snow can close the Grapevine on I-5 or bring chain controls on I-80 in winter, so we build buffer days into those routes and tell you early if weather moves a date.

Moving into California? Plan for the DMV: out-of-state vehicles need a VIN verification and, for most vehicles, a smog certificate before registration, which new residents must complete within 20 days.

Why CHoose US

Why Californians Book With Us

Our California Auto Shipping Services

Auto Transport Services Across California

Pick the service that suits your car, budget and deadline:

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The most affordable way to move a car to or from California, on the same multi-car carriers that supply dealerships statewide.

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Covered trailers for classic, exotic and new cars, and for anything crossing desert heat or winter passes where you want zero exposure.

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We come to your home, office or dealership. If the street is too narrow, we agree a nearby lot.

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Expedited Auto Transport

Priority dispatch for tight deadlines, such as a lease return or a start date. Booking 7 to 30 days ahead still costs least.

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Weekly runs from California to Texas, Arizona, Washington, Florida, New York and everywhere in between.

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Priority booking and military pricing for PCS moves at Camp Pendleton, Naval Base San Diego, Travis AFB, Edwards AFB, Fort Irwin and other California bases.

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Classic, Exotic and Motorcycle Transport

Careful loading for collector cars headed to Pebble Beach, Palm Springs or auctions, and secure transport for motorcycles.

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Student and Snowbird Discounts

Area We Serve

California Cities and Regions We Cover

We collect and deliver in every California county. These are the areas we book most often:

  • Los Angeles (LA Metro, Hollywood, Downtown, Westside, San Fernando Valley)
  • San Diego (including communities near Camp Pendleton and Naval Base San Diego)
  • San Francisco and Bay Area (Oakland, Fremont, Berkeley)
  • San Jose and Silicon Valley (Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View)
  • Sacramento (state capital, Central Valley gateway)
  • Fresno (Central Valley, CSU Fresno area)
  • Long Beach (near Port of Long Beach and greater LA Metro)
  • Anaheim and Orange County (Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa)
  • Riverside and San Bernardino, the Inland Empire (major I-10 distribution corridor)
  • Bakersfield (Highway 99 Central Valley corridor)
  • Stockton and Modesto (Northern San Joaquin Valley)
  • Redding and Northern California (I-5 north corridor toward Oregon)

We also have local car shipping guides for these California cities: Anaheim, Bakersfield, Chula Vista, Corona, Elk Grove, Fresno, Garden Grove, Glendale, Hayward, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Lancaster, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Modesto, Oakland, Oceanside, Ontario, Palmdale, Riverside, Sacramento, Salinas, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Ana, Santa Rosa and Stockton.

Not on the list? We cover the whole state. Enter your zip code for a quote.

How It Works

How to Ship a Car To or From California

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Step 01

1. Get a Quote

Send your California pickup or delivery zip, the vehicle and your date. You get a total price within minutes.

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Step 02

2. Book With No Deposit

Approve the quote. We assign a vetted carrier on your corridor and confirm the window.

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Step 03

3. Pickup

The driver inspects the car with you, notes its condition on the Bill of Lading and loads it.

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4. Delivery

You inspect the car at the destination, sign off and pay the carrier the balance.

Popular Routes

Most Requested California Routes

We run these lanes in both directions every week:

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New York (Los Angeles, San Francisco to New York City, Buffalo, Long Island)

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Texas (Los Angeles, San Diego to Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio)

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Florida (Los Angeles, Bay Area to Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville)

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Washington (Los Angeles, Sacramento to Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane)

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Arizona (Los Angeles, San Diego to Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale)

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Georgia (Los Angeles, San Diego to Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta)

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Illinois (Los Angeles to Chicago, Naperville, Rockford)

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Nevada (Los Angeles, Fresno to Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno)

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Licensed, Insured, and Industry-Recognized

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California Car Shipping FAQs

Distance, vehicle size, open or enclosed transport and season set the price. In-state and nearby routes cost much less than a coast-to-coast move. Request a quote with your dates for the exact figure.

Usually 7 to 14 days after pickup. Routes to Texas or Arizona usually take 2 to 6 days.
New residents should plan for a DMV VIN verification, a smog certificate for most vehicles, proof of insurance and the title. Registration is due within 20 days of becoming a resident.
Sometimes. Snow on the Grapevine or Donner Pass can hold trucks for a day or more. We plan buffer days on those routes.
Yes. From the Central Valley to the North Coast, we serve rural addresses and agree a safe meeting point where trucks cannot reach a driveway.
Yes. Tell us your base and report date and we will prioritize the pickup.
Yes. Mention your school when you request a quote.
Yes. If the garage has low clearance, the driver meets you at the curb or a nearby lot.
Yes. Inoperable vehicles are loaded with a winch; a small fee applies.

Ready to Ship Your Car To or From California?

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