Texas and California are the two largest states in the country based on population. As of the 2020 census, there are 68,683,728 people living in these two states! It’s no wonder then why there are so many auto transports from Texas to California (and from California to Texas).
While you may be tempted to simply drive your car from Texas to California, the trip isn’t as easy as it seems.
The shortest route is from El Paso, TX to San Diego, CA and it’s still over 700 miles and will take about 11 hours to drive. Houston, TX to Sacramento, CA is over 1,900 miles and takes about 28 hours to drive!
No matter what Texas to California route you’re considering, there are vast wilderness areas, forests, and parks to contend with which means a ton of unnecessary wear, tear, and mileage on your car.
Not only would you have to deal with difficult highway driving, there is a lot of traffic to contend with and you never know what the weather has in store. A Texas to California drive is exhausting under the best conditions! This is why most people choose to ship their car from Texas to California and not drive it themselves.
How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Car from Texas to California?
On average, it currently costs around $919 to ship a car from Texas to California.
There are several specific Texas to California routes that we ship cars and trucks on all the time but the following routes are the most popular.
How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Car from Dallas, TX to California?
On average, it currently costs around $911 to ship a car from Dallas, TX to California.
Here are some sample rates:
Dallas, TX 75217 to San Diego, CA 92154: $866
Dallas, TX 75217 to Los Angeles, CA 90011: $853
Dallas, TX 75217 to San Jose, CA 95123: $928
Dallas, TX 75217 to San Francisco 94112: $936
Dallas, TX 75217 to Sacramento, CA 95823: $971
How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Car from Austin, TX to California?
On average, it currently costs around $917 to ship a car from Austin, TX to California.
Here are some sample rates:
Austin, TX 78745 to San Diego, CA 92154: $848
Austin, TX 78745 to Los Angeles, CA 90011: $864
Austin, TX 78745 to San Jose, CA 95123: $944
Austin, TX 78745 to San Francisco 94112: $953
Austin, TX 78745 to Sacramento, CA 95823: $974
How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Car from Houston, TX to California?
On average, it currently costs around $953 to ship a car from Houston, TX to California.
Here are some sample rates:
Houston, TX 77084 to San Diego, CA 92154: $868
Houston, TX 77084 to Los Angeles, CA 90011: $854
Houston, TX 77084 to San Jose, CA 95123: $1004
Houston, TX 77084 to San Francisco 94112: $994
Houston, TX 77084 to Sacramento, CA 95823: $1043
How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Car from San Antonio, TX to California?
On average, it currently costs around $903 to ship a car from San Antonio, TX to California.
Here are some sample rates:
San Antonio, TX 78228 to San Diego, CA 92154: $838
San Antonio, TX 78228 to Los Angeles, CA 90011: $841
San Antonio, TX 78228 to San Jose, CA 95123: $931
San Antonio, TX 78228 to San Francisco 94112: $931
San Antonio, TX 78228 to Sacramento, CA 95823: $974
How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Car from El Paso, TX to California?
On average, it currently costs around $913 to ship a car from El Paso, TX to California.
Here are some sample rates:
El Paso, TX 79936 to San Diego, CA 92154: $799
El Paso, TX 79936 to Los Angeles, CA 90011: $826
El Paso, TX 79936 to San Jose, CA 95123: $933
El Paso, TX 79936 to San Francisco 94112: $993
El Paso, TX 79936 to Sacramento, CA 95823: $1016
*All rates listed above are estimates as of 11/1/21. Get an Instant Quote Now to see what the current rates are!
How Long Does it Take to Ship a Car from Texas to California?
It will take between 3-5 days to ship a car from Texas to California.
Truck drivers can travel about 500 miles per day given government regulations, regular stops along the way, traffic, etc. El Paso, TX to San Diego, CA is one of the shortest Texas to California routes at a little over 700 miles. A driver would be able to do this in 2 days but we always add an extra day for any potential delays so you would get 3 days to ship a car on this route.
In contrast, Houston, TX to Sacramento, CA is one of the longest Texas to California shipping routes at about 1950 miles depending on which roads you take. That would take a driver 4 days to complete. Then we add an additional day for any potential delays and you get 5 days to ship a car on this route.
Keep in mind, these estimates assume you’re transporting your car from one major city in Texas to another major city in California. If you are shipping from a remote area in Texas, and/or shipping to a remote area in California, it will take longer than the estimates provided here. Depending on how remote the areas are, it could be an additional day or two.
Let J&S Transportation Ship Your Car from Texas to California
J&S Transportation has shipped thousands of cars (and trucks and SUV’s) from Texas to California in the 20+ years we’ve been in business. As a licensed auto transport broker, we have formed strong partnerships with car carriers that specialize in shipping cars from Texas to California to ensure stress-free and prompt East Coast transports.
We strive to make the car shipping process smooth and stress-free by providing great customer service, constant communication from beginning to end, and safe and prompt delivery of every vehicle we ship.
You can find out why people trust us to ship their vehicles, and you can read our reviews on third party sites such as TransportReviews.com, Google, and the BBB.
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