Texas to California Car Shipping
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Texas to California Car Shipping
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How long does it take to ship a car from Texas to California?
Carriers can travel around 500 miles per day. If you take the total distance of your route and divide by 500, you'll get the approximate number of days it will take to ship a car from Texas to California.
Example: The total distance between Austin, TX and San Jose, CA is 715 miles. If you divide that by 500, you get 3.43, or approximately 4 days for delivery.
We provide the estimated delivery times for your specific Texas to California route when you get an instant quote.
Most Recent Texas to California Car Shipping Quotes
| Quote | Date | Pickup | Delivery | Vehicle type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1101 | July 11 | Friendswood, TX | Los Altos Hills, CA | Car |
| $988 | July 09 | El Paso, TX | Belmont, CA | Car |
| $1038 | July 02 | Bedford, TX | Fremont, CA | Car |
| $935 | June 24 | Plano, TX | Sacramento, CA | Car |
| $1101 | June 24 | Houston, TX | Milpitas, CA | Car |
| $1161 | June 22 | Houston, TX | Pacifica, CA | Car |
| $908 | June 20 | Arlington, TX | Los Angeles, CA | Car |
| $1720 | June 16 | Rockdale, TX | Long Beach, CA | Large SUV |
| $1044 | June 15 | Sunset Valley, TX | San Diego, CA | Compact SUV / Crossover |
| $934 | June 11 | Houston, TX | Los Angeles, CA | Car |
Given the sheer number of people that live in these two states combined with the mild weather both states enjoy, people are shipping a lot of cars from Texas to California all year long. This is one of the most popular car shipping routes west of the Mississippi.
On paper, it looks like California is just a “stone’s throw” from Texas. At first glance, people are tempted to just drive their cars from Texas to California, but this route is much longer than it appears on a map! One of the shortest shipping routes from Texas to California is still over 700 miles and takes 11 hours to drive! It’s over 1,900 miles from Houston, TX to Sacramento, CA and it takes around 28 hours to drive.
Don't drive your vehicle, hire an experienced auto transporter like J&S Transportation to ship your car from Texas to California!
How much does it cost to ship a car from Texas to California?
It will depend on the specific pick up location in Texas and the delivery location in California. It will also depend on the size of the vehicle, whether it runs, and whether it will be shipped on an open or enclosed trailer.
You can see how much it will cost to ship a car from Texas to California by getting an instant quote on our website, or by calling us at (800) 656-7638. Further down on this page we also display the most recent quotes we've provided for transports from Texas to California to give you an idea of what it will cost.
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9/10
Route Availability
Based on recent dispatch reports, the carrier availability rating from Texas to California is 9/10.
1715 Miles
Approximate Distance
The center of each state is used to approximate mileage between locations.
4 Days
Estimated Transit Time
Estimated transit times are based on carriers traveling up to 500 miles per day.
FAQ
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How do I ship my car to or from Texas?
The first step is to get an instant quote on our website or by calling us at (800) 656-7638. The quote will give you a current price and the estimated time of delivery for your specific shipping route. From there you can book an order online or book an order with us over the phone.
Do you provide open and enclosed car shipping to or from Texas?
Yes! By default, our instant quotes are for open transports, but on the quote page you will also see the cost to ship a car enclosed.
What's included in the instant quote?
The instant quote is all inclusive. There are no sales tax, hidden fees, or additional charges of any kind. Insurance coverage is also included in the price you are given!
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discovery, American Express, and debit cards. We do not accept check or cash.