Ship your car from Los Angeles to New York
2,789 miles · 7-9 days · open transport from $1,195 · expert-verified in 30 minutes.
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What to know about this corridor
The Los Angeles to New York corridor is one of the busiest in the United States — over 40 carriers operate this route daily, which typically translates to faster carrier assignment and tighter pricing than less-travelled lanes. Most shipments dispatch within 24-48 hours of booking. Pricing peaks during the snowbird return window (March-May) and the post-college-graduation move (June-July); booking 7-10 days ahead avoids the surge. Pickup access in greater LA is generally easy outside of the canyons and gated communities; in NYC, carriers cannot legally service most Manhattan streets, so delivery is typically arranged at the nearest accessible cross-street in Brooklyn, Queens, or Northern New Jersey. Open transport is the default for daily drivers; enclosed is recommended for vehicles valued above $80k or with low ground clearance.
Open or enclosed for this route
10-car carrier. The standard for most vehicles. Safe, fast, and the most cost-effective option for daily drivers and standard SUVs.
Get exact quoteClimate-protected, soft-strap loading. The right choice for luxury, classic, exotic, low-clearance, and EV vehicles where weather exposure matters.
Get exact quoteThree steps from quote to delivery
1. Get your AI-matched quote
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2. We assign a vetted carrier
Every carrier on the network is FMCSA-verified, insured, and re-scored every 30 days.
3. Door-to-door delivery
GPS-tracked transit, photo condition reports at pickup and delivery, 48-hour driver payment.
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