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Washington, D.C. to San Francisco Car Shipping

Door-to-door shipping on I-70, I-80. Typically 7 - 12 days transit.

~2,835 miles
Distance
7 - 12 days
Transit Time
$1,100 - $1,500
Open Transport
$1,550 - $2,400
Enclosed
I-70, I-80
Main Interstates
High - well-traveled corridor
Carrier Availability

About This Route

Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is one of the longest hauls in the country, connecting the Mid-Atlantic to the West Coast. People ship on this route for cross-country relocations, job changes, military reassignments and vehicles purchased online.

Carriers on this route generally run I-70, I-80. Given the distance, transit takes longer than a regional shipment, but the route is common enough that carrier availability stays solid.

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Long-haul routes like this one see demand rise each summer with family relocations and new-job moves. Carrier availability generally stays steady year-round given how often this lane is run.

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

Washington, D.C. Pickup

  • Washington, D.C.
  • Arlington, VA
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Bethesda, MD
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • + any address in Washington, D.C.

San Francisco Delivery

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

Washington, D.C. to San Francisco Questions

How long does it take to ship a car from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Transit time on this route is typically 7 - 12 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 Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

A standard sedan on open transport typically runs $1,100 - $1,500 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 it cheaper to ship the other direction on this route?

Rates on a given route can vary by direction depending on which way freight is flowing more heavily at a given time, a normal pattern in trucking. It is worth asking about both directions when you request a quote if your timing is flexible.

Can you ship a non-running vehicle from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

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 San Francisco area, or just downtown?

We arrange door-to-door pickup and delivery to any address in the San Francisco area, including surrounding cities like Oakland, San Jose and Berkeley.

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.

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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