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Hilton Auto Transport

San Francisco to Austin Car Shipping

Door-to-door shipping on I-40, I-35. Typically 5 - 8 days transit.

~1,745 miles
Distance
5 - 8 days
Transit Time
$1,000 - $1,300
Open Transport
$1,400 - $2,050
Enclosed
I-40, I-35
Main Interstates
High - well-traveled corridor
Carrier Availability

About This Route

San Francisco to Austin is one of the busier relocation corridors in the country, driven by tech and corporate job moves, remote-work relocations, and vehicles bought online across state lines.

Carriers on this route generally run I-40, I-35. Demand holds fairly steady year-round, with a seasonal bump each summer when most household moves happen.

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This corridor sees fairly steady, year-round demand driven by job relocations and remote-work moves, with a seasonal uptick each summer when most household moves happen. If your schedule is flexible, shipping outside the June through August window can mean more carrier availability.

SUVs, trucks and vans typically run toward the higher end of these ranges, since they take up more space on the carrier. Luxury and exotic vehicles are recommended for enclosed transport.

Pickup and Delivery Cities

San Francisco Pickup

  • San Francisco
  • Oakland
  • San Jose
  • Berkeley
  • Palo Alto
  • + any address in San Francisco

Austin Delivery

  • Austin
  • Round Rock
  • Cedar Park
  • Georgetown
  • San Marcos
  • + any address in Austin

San Francisco to Austin Questions

How long does it take to ship a car from San Francisco to Austin?

Transit time on this route is typically 5 - 8 days after pickup, depending on the carrier's route and other stops along the way. Booking with some flexibility around your ideal pickup date generally helps.

How much does it cost to ship a car from San Francisco to Austin?

A standard sedan on open transport typically runs $1,000 - $1,300 on this route. Enclosed transport, recommended for luxury or exotic vehicles, typically runs 40 to 60 percent more. Request a quote for your specific vehicle.

Is this route busy year-round?

Yes. This corridor sees fairly steady demand year-round from job relocations and remote-work moves, with a seasonal bump each summer when most household moves happen.

Can you ship a non-running vehicle from San Francisco to Austin?

Yes. Non-running vehicles, meaning ones that cannot be driven, steered or braked under their own power, ship using a winch-equipped carrier and typically cost a bit more due to the extra handling required.

Do you deliver anywhere in the Austin area, or just downtown?

We arrange door-to-door pickup and delivery to any address in the Austin area, including surrounding cities like Round Rock, Cedar Park and Georgetown.

What vehicles can you ship on this route?

We ship everyday cars, trucks and SUVs on open carriers, plus delicate, exotic and luxury vehicles on our enclosed and VIP enclosed carriers, on this route just like any other.

Get Your Shipping Quote

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Address
1611 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501
Hours
7 AM to 7 PM Pacific, 365 days a year, with 24/7 support during active vehicle transport