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Auto Transport from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY

Los Angeles to New York is the classic coast-to-coast car move, about 2,800 road miles from downtown LA to Midtown Manhattan. Baier Transport coordinates the shipment from Seabrook, NH and books a vetted carrier with active FMCSA authority that is running the lane, so you have one point of contact from pickup in Southern California to delivery in the New York metro.

2,800Miles
7-8Days Transit
$1,950-$2,700Open Transport
$750K+Cargo Insurance
Route Map: Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY

Service Options for This Route

Open Transport

The most popular and cost-effective option for the Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY corridor. Your vehicle ships on a standard 7-10 car open carrier alongside other vehicles heading the same direction. Ideal for sedans, SUVs, trucks, and vehicles valued under $75,000.

Estimated: $1,950-$2,700

Enclosed Transport

Premium fully enclosed carrier service for the Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY route. Your vehicle is completely shielded from weather, road debris, and public view in a hard-sided or soft-sided enclosed trailer carrying 2-6 vehicles. Recommended for luxury, classic, and exotic vehicles.

40-60% premium over open transport

Seasonal Tips for This Route

Most carriers on this lane run I-40 across Arizona, New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle, then turn northeast toward the I-81 and I-78 corridor. Winter storms on the Panhandle and in the Appalachians can slow the last third of the trip, so leave some slack in your plans from December through February.

Full-size car carriers generally cannot get onto narrow Manhattan streets. Plan to meet the driver at an accessible spot, such as a large parking lot in an outer borough or New Jersey, and have someone available to receive the car.

If you are moving out of an apartment in LA, schedule pickup a few days before your lease ends. Long-haul pickup timing depends on when a carrier heading east has space, so a flexible window is cheaper and easier to fill.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to ship a car from Los Angeles to New York?
Baier's rate card prices open transport on this 2,800-mile lane at about $1,950 to $2,375 for a standard sedan and $2,175 to $2,700 for a pickup truck, for a running vehicle with a flexible pickup date. Enclosed transport adds 40 to 60 percent, and short-notice or exact-date pickups add a surcharge. Dispatch confirms the final price before booking.
How long does car shipping from Los Angeles to New York take?
Plan on 7 to 8 days once the car is loaded. Baier calculates transit at 400 to 500 miles of driving per day plus half a day each to load and unload, which puts this 2,800-mile lane at 7 to 8 days. When pickup happens depends on matching your car with a carrier heading east, and flexible dates make that faster.
Will a Baier truck carry my car from Los Angeles?
Baier runs about half of its loads on its own trucks and half with vetted partner carriers. Baier is based in New England, so on a Los Angeles pickup it books a vetted partner carrier with active FMCSA authority on the lane and stays your point of contact through delivery.
Is enclosed transport worth it for a cross-country move from LA?
For high-value, classic or exotic cars, enclosed transport keeps weather and road debris off the car for 2,800 miles of interstate. For a daily driver, open transport is the standard and most economical choice. Enclosed carriers hold fewer cars, so allow extra time to schedule pickup.

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Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY · 2,800 miles · 7-8 days

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