Popular Car Shipping Routes: Costs, Transit Times, and Coverage
Twenty four of the lanes we run most, each with its own page covering cost, transit time, pickup cities, and what to expect. Number 1 Auto Transport matches you with vetted carriers already running your route, then locks the quote so the price at delivery is the price you booked.
- 24 Featured Routes
- 50 States Covered
- 50,000+ Vehicles Shipped
- A+ BBB Rating
- Price Lock Guarantee
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Car Shipping Routes We Run Every Week
A route page tells you what a specific lane actually costs and how long it takes. The pages below cover 24 of our highest-volume lanes, from short hops like New York to Massachusetts to coast to coast runs like New York to Oregon.
Not seeing your lane? We ship to and from all 50 states. Get a quote and we will price it the same way.
Carrier supply is the thing that decides your price and your pickup window. On a busy corridor, trucks run the lane daily and you get picked up in a day or two. On a thin one, the load has to wait for a truck heading that way. The lanes on this page are the ones where supply is heaviest, which is why they price well and move fast.
Every carrier we assign is checked for FMCSA authority, active insurance, and safety history before your vehicle is loaded. We are a licensed broker, not a carrier. MC-796224 and USDOT 2336907. We do not own trucks or employ drivers. We vet, book, and manage the carriers who do, and we stay on the shipment until it is delivered. You can verify any carrier yourself through the FMCSA SAFER system.
Our Four Busiest Lanes
These four move more vehicles than any other route on the list. Each has a full page with pricing, transit windows, pickup cities, and route detail.
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New York to Texas
The relocation lane. Runs both directions all year, heaviest May through August.
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New York to California
Coast to coast. The longest lane we run regularly and one of the most requested.
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New York to Florida
The snowbird corridor. Books out fastest between October and December.
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California to Texas
Heavy westbound and eastbound freight, which keeps carrier supply steady.
All Auto Transport Routes
Every route page we publish, grouped by origin. Distances show the shortest and longest points between the two states, since both ends cover a lot of ground. Transit is the time on the road once the carrier loads, not counting the 1 to 3 days from booking to pickup.
New York Routes
New York is our highest-volume origin. Seventeen lanes out of the state, from a 200 mile run into Massachusetts to a 2,900 mile haul to Oregon.
| Route | Distance | Transit |
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| New York to Massachusetts | 200 to 450 mi | 3 to 6 days |
| New York to Virginia | 350 to 500 mi | 1 to 2 days |
| New York to Ohio | 450 to 650 mi | 3 to 6 days |
| New York to North Carolina | 500 to 900 mi | 3 to 6 days |
| New York to Michigan | 600 to 800 mi | 2 to 5 days |
| New York to Maryland | Up to 700 mi | 1 to 2 days |
| New York to Indiana | 650 to 900 mi | 3 to 6 days |
| New York to Tennessee | 750 to 1,100 mi | 3 to 6 days |
| New York to Illinois | 800 to 1,000 mi | 2 to 4 days |
| New York to Minnesota | 1,200 to 1,500 mi | 3 to 6 days |
| New York to Florida | About 1,500 mi | 3 to 5 days |
| New York to Texas | 1,370 to 2,200 mi | 4 to 6 days |
| New York to Colorado | 1,860 to 2,520 mi | 3 to 6 days |
| New York to Arizona | 1,900 to 2,800 mi | 7 to 10 days |
| New York to Nevada | 2,200 to 2,500 mi | 4 to 7 days |
| New York to California | 2,200 to 3,100 mi | 4 to 7 days |
| New York to Oregon | 2,450 to 2,900 mi | 5 to 8 days |
California, Texas, and Florida Routes
Four more state to state lanes, including both directions of the California and Texas corridor.
| Route | Distance | Transit |
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| California to Texas | Over 1,400 mi | Get a quote |
| Texas to California | About 1,400 mi | 3 to 6 days |
| California to Tennessee | About 2,000 mi | 3 to 6 days |
| Florida to New Jersey | 1,250 to 1,450 mi | 3 to 5 days |
City to City Routes
Three lanes priced city to city rather than state to state, useful when both ends are fixed addresses.
| Route | Distance | Transit |
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| San Diego to Portland | 1,100 mi | 2 to 4 days |
| Atlanta to Dallas | Get a quote | Get a quote |
| Denver to El Paso | Get a quote | Get a quote |
Distances and transit windows come from each route page. Transit counts road time only. Add 1 to 3 days from booking to pickup, and expect longer on rural or remote addresses at either end.
Your lane not listed? We ship to and from all 50 states, priced the same way.
How Car Shipping Works on Any Route
Five steps from quote to delivery, the same on every lane. One agent stays with you the whole way. For the longer version, read how car shipping works or our guide to shipping a car across the country.
Quote
Get a locked rate online or by phone in minutes.
Match
We assign a vetted carrier already running your lane.
Pickup
Pickup at your door or a nearby loading point, usually within 1 to 3 days.
Transit
Your agent shares updates while the truck runs the route.
Delivery
Inspect the vehicle, sign the bill of lading, and you are done.
What Decides the Price on Any Route
Six things move the number, and they work the same whether you are going 300 miles or 3,000. For national averages, see our car shipping cost guide.
- Distance and carrier supply. Long busy lanes often price better per mile than short thin ones, because the truck is already going that way.
- Trailer type. Open transport is the standard. Enclosed costs more and is worth it on classics, exotics, and high-value vehicles.
- Vehicle size. A full-size pickup or three-row SUV takes more deck space than a sedan and prices higher.
- Season. Snowbird months pull carriers south. Summer is PCS and relocation season. Both tighten supply.
- Access at both ends. Dense city blocks and narrow rural roads often need a meetpoint, which can shift the rate.
- Flexibility. A pickup window of a few days almost always beats a single fixed date on price.
Why Clients Choose Number 1 Auto Transport
Family owned since 2010
Over 15 years in business and more than 50,000 vehicles delivered. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list.
A+ BBB rating
Five stars on Google, Yelp, and Transport Reviews. We put the profiles at the top of this page so you can check for yourself.
Price Lock Guarantee
The quote you book is the price you pay at delivery. No fuel surcharges and no add-ons after a carrier is assigned.
Vetted carriers only
Every carrier is checked for FMCSA authority, active insurance, and safety history before your vehicle is loaded.
Real people on the phone
One agent stays with your shipment from booking through delivery. No call center handoffs.
Military and college discounts
Active duty, reserves, Guard, veterans, and students all qualify. Ask when you get your quote.
Shipping Somewhere Not on This List
These 24 are the lanes with their own pages. They are not the limit of what we cover.
We ship to and from all 50 states. If you want detail on a specific state rather than a specific lane, our ship by state pages cover pricing, cities, and seasonal patterns for each one. Two of the biggest are New York auto transport and Texas auto transport.
If your move needs something more specific than a standard car on an open trailer, we handle that too: classic cars, exotics, motorcycles, boats, heavy equipment, auction vehicles, corporate relocation, and military PCS moves. The full list is on our car shipping services page.
Shipping in the fall or spring between a cold state and a warm one? That is its own pattern, and our snowbird car transport page covers how it changes pricing and lead times.
Car Shipping Route FAQ
Questions that come up on every lane. For route-specific answers, open the page for your route above. For everything else, see our auto transport FAQ.
What is a car shipping route page?
A page covering one specific lane, like New York to Texas. It gives the cost range, transit window, pickup and delivery cities, and anything particular to that corridor. We publish 24 of them, all listed above.
How much does it cost to ship a car?
It depends on distance, trailer type, vehicle size, season, and how flexible your dates are. Short regional lanes start a few hundred dollars. Coast to coast runs into the low thousands. Open each route page for that lane's range, or get a quote for your exact vehicle.
How long does car shipping take?
Pickup happens 1 to 3 days after booking on most lanes. Road time runs from 1 to 2 days on short regional routes up to 8 days coast to coast. The transit column above is road time only.
Do you only ship on these 24 routes?
No. We ship to and from all 50 states. These are the lanes with enough volume to have their own page. Any other route is priced the same way, just get a quote.
Which routes are cheapest?
Busy corridors between major metros usually price best per mile, because carriers are already running them. A short lane into a rural area can cost more than a longer one between two cities.
Do routes run in both directions?
Yes, and rates are usually close either way. Carriers want return freight, so a lane with heavy traffic one direction generally has good supply coming back. A few routes have their own page for each direction.
Is my vehicle insured during transport?
Yes. Every carrier we assign carries active cargo insurance, and we verify it before dispatch. Coverage applies from pickup through delivery on every route. Ask your agent for the certificate and we will send it.
Is Number 1 Auto Transport a broker or a carrier?
We are a licensed broker, not a carrier. MC-796224, USDOT 2336907. We do not own trucks or employ drivers. We vet, book, and manage the carriers who do, and we stay on the shipment until it is delivered.
What is the Price Lock Guarantee?
The quote you book is the price you pay at delivery. No fuel surcharges, no surprise add-ons, and no rate hikes once a carrier is assigned.
How far in advance should I book?
Two to three weeks gets you the widest choice of pickup dates and steadier pricing on any lane. We can often dispatch faster. Snowbird season and summer relocation season fill up first.
Can I ship a non-running vehicle on any route?
Yes, on any lane. It needs a carrier with a winch and the right equipment, so tell us at quote time. Expect an add-on to the standard rate. The vehicle does need to roll, steer, and brake.
Do you offer door to door on every route?
Door to door is standard wherever the truck fits. Narrow streets, low branches, tight turns, and local rules sometimes make that impossible. In those cases the driver meets you at a nearby lot with room to load.
Get Your Car Shipping Quote
A locked rate takes about a minute, on any route. No deposit to see the number, and the price you book is the price you pay at delivery. Read what customers say on our auto transport reviews page.
Number 1 Auto Transport
Phone: 855.422.4141
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm ET, Saturday 9am to 5pm ET
MC-796224 | USDOT 2336907
Number 1 Auto Transport is a licensed and bonded auto transport broker, not a motor carrier. We arrange transportation with vetted, FMCSA-authorized carriers who hold active cargo insurance. Distances and transit windows shown reflect recent activity on each route and are not a binding quote. Your locked rate is confirmed at booking.