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Hilton Auto Transport

San Francisco to Seattle Car Shipping

Door-to-door shipping on I-5. Typically 2 - 4 days transit.

~810 miles
Distance
2 - 4 days
Transit Time
$650 - $850
Open Transport
$900 - $1,350
Enclosed
I-5
Main Interstates
High - short, high-density corridor
Carrier Availability

About This Route

San Francisco to Seattle is a shorter, high-density regional route, with more carriers running it more often than a cross-country lane.

Carriers on this route generally run I-5. Because it is a shorter, well-traveled corridor, pickup and delivery windows tend to be tighter and more predictable than long-haul routes.

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Shorter regional routes like this one tend to have more consistent pricing and carrier availability year-round, since more carriers regularly run these shorter, high-density lanes.

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

Seattle Delivery

  • Seattle
  • Bellevue
  • Tacoma
  • Everett
  • Redmond
  • + any address in Seattle

San Francisco to Seattle Questions

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

Transit time on this route is typically 2 - 4 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 Seattle?

A standard sedan on open transport typically runs $650 - $850 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 faster than a cross-country shipment?

Yes. Shorter regional routes like this one generally have tighter pickup windows and faster transit than a cross-country shipment, since more carriers run this distance more often.

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

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 Seattle area, or just downtown?

We arrange door-to-door pickup and delivery to any address in the Seattle area, including surrounding cities like Bellevue, Tacoma and Everett.

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

Tell us where your vehicle is now and where it needs to go. Zero upfront payment, and we are here every day of the year.

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