{"id":5536,"date":"2020-05-02T14:07:24","date_gmt":"2020-05-02T21:07:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/ship-car-across-country\/"},"modified":"2024-01-29T17:45:37","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T00:45:37","slug":"shipping-car-across-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/shipping-car-across-country\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Shipping Your Car Across Country"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/moving-new-city\/\">moving to a new area<\/a>, transporting your car can be a burden on top of all the other items on your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/ultimate-moving-checklist\/\">moving checklist<\/a>. Boxing up clothes or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/5-tips-hiring-movers-packers\/\">hiring a moving company<\/a> to help you with your furniture are familiar, but shipping a car across the country might be a foreign concept. How do you do that? And how much does it cost? If you are considering shipping your car, here is everything you need to know.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image regular \"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_195741621-min_ee627cc9389b7d832f806cf71ddfcfab_800.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_19555\/AdobeStock_195741621-min_ee627cc9389b7d832f806cf71ddfcfab_1600.jpeg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\"><\/source><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_195741621-min_ee627cc9389b7d832f806cf71ddfcfab_800.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_19555\/AdobeStock_195741621-min_ee627cc9389b7d832f806cf71ddfcfab_1600.jpeg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\"><\/source><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Car Transporter Shipping Cars Across Country\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_195741621-min_ee627cc9389b7d832f806cf71ddfcfab_800.jpeg\" ><\/picture><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"ebd0t\"><span id=\"why-ship-a-car-across-the-country\">Why Ship a Car Across the Country?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many instances in which it makes more sense to ship your car across the country rather than to drive it. You may, for example, have more than one vehicle or you might want to keep miles off of your car. Aside from that, shipping your car is typically far more convenient than driving it yourself&mdash;you can fly while your car takes the long way.<\/p>\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <header>\r\n      <h2 id=\"how-neighbor-is-changing-storage\">How Neighbor is changing storage<\/h2>\r\n    <\/header>\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"transparent-monthly-savings\">Transparent monthly savings<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Renters save 30-50% on self storage, on average. 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However, you might be wondering just how expensive it will be. Unfortunately, there is not a simple average since the cost for owners varies greatly.<\/p>\n<p>The exact price you will pay depends on a number of factors, including:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3n8fg\"><span id=\"your-vehicles-size\">Your Vehicle&rsquo;s Size<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>How big is your car? Is it a two-door coupe or a four-door extended SUV? The difference in price between shipping these two types of vehicles can be significant.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6b2b2\"><span id=\"the-distance\"><strong>The Distance<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>How far are you sending your vehicle? Generally,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumeraffairs.com\/auto\/cost-to-ship-a-car.html\" target=\"_blank\"> it is more expensive per mile<\/a> to ship shorter distances. Some shippers charge as little as $0.40 per mile, while others might charge as much as $1 per mile. So, for example, if you live in Phoenix and want to ship your car 1,000 miles to Dallas, an average cost would be around $750. The average cost of shipping your car from Seattle to Miami, on the other hand, would likely cost about $1,300 for over 3,000 miles of hauling.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"c0dns\"><span id=\"pickup-location\"><strong>Pickup Location<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The location where you will be picking your car up will impact the overall price. It may be more expensive to have your car delivered to a remote location. Such places can be difficult to find and may not offer convenient food or lodging for delivery drivers. All of these factors can drive up the price. If you need your car delivered to a remote location, there are alternatives. You might, for example, want to consider having your car delivered to a nearby town or convenient destination rather than right to your door to save money.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"dv5ab\"><span id=\"the-vehicles-overall-condition\"><strong>The Vehicle&rsquo;s Overall Condition<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some trucking companies that specialize in shipping cars only work with high-end vehicles. Others work with all cars. Your vehicle&rsquo;s overall condition may impact the price you pay to have it shipped.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image regular \"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_172785480-min_a529d584c902d209e7ad69353cd1d85e_800.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_19555\/AdobeStock_172785480-min_a529d584c902d209e7ad69353cd1d85e_1600.jpeg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\"><\/source><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_172785480-min_a529d584c902d209e7ad69353cd1d85e_800.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_19555\/AdobeStock_172785480-min_a529d584c902d209e7ad69353cd1d85e_1600.jpeg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\"><\/source><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_172785480-min_a529d584c902d209e7ad69353cd1d85e_800.jpeg\" ><\/picture><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"6mh0a\"><span id=\"open-carrier-vs-enclosed-truck\">Open Carrier vs. Enclosed Truck<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are two basic options when it comes to shipping your vehicle: you can choose an &ldquo;open carrier&rdquo; truck or an enclosed truck. Typically, enclosed shipping is more expensive.<\/p>\n<p>In exchange for the additional costs of an enclosed truck, you get peace of mind. You will know that your car is better protected from any type of damage it might receive during the shipping process.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, while enclosed shipping offers more protection, it might not be worth it if you do not own a high-end vehicle. In most cases, cars transported in open carrier trucks arrive in great condition and you can potentially <a href=\"https:\/\/www.retirementliving.com\/open-vs-enclosed-car-shipping\" target=\"_blank\">save yourself some money<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"3f7uv\"><span id=\"what-is-the-cheapest-way-to-ship-a-car-across-the-country\">What Is the Cheapest Way to Ship a Car Across the Country?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are deciding between shipping or driving your vehicle, be sure to calculate the <em>true <\/em>cost of driving your car across the country, including <em>all<\/em> of the expenses. This estimate should not only include gas, but also food, snacks, hotel stays, toll booth fees, and more. After averaging it all out and comparing, most people discover that shipping their car is not much more expensive than driving it. And, in some cases, it may even be cheaper.<\/p>\n<p>With that said, here are some of the more inexpensive options:<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"a41l0\"><span id=\"shipping-your-car-terminal-to-terminal\">Shipping Your Car Terminal-to-Terminal<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanautoshipping.com\/articles\/terminal-to-terminal-auto-shipping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terminal-to-terminal shipping<\/a> is often the cheapest way to ship your car, which involves dropping your car off at a regional storage terminal and picking up at one near your new home. Terminal-to-terminal options may not, however, be available if you are moving to or from a rural or remote location. While terminal-to-terminal shipping is cheap, do not forget that it is also a bit slower and can force you to leave your car in a terminal for at least a few days. But, if you have the time and do not want to pay the extra money, terminal-to-terminal shipping can be a great option to transport your car without driving.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"bc200\"><span id=\"how-do-i-choose-the-best-shipper\">How Do I Choose the Best Shipper?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a lot of shippers out there, so it can be challenging to know which one to choose. One main point to keep in mind when it comes to pricing is binding pricing. Try to avoid working with any shipping companies that give you a wide range shipping quote where, on one end, the price is a steal, and on the other, it is a rip-off. Why? Because odds are, you are going to end up paying the &ldquo;rip off&rdquo; price. Instead, ask for a binding price quote. If the shipping company does not do that, insist on a tighter price range for your shipping costs.<\/p>\n<p>While it is always a good idea to secure a fixed quote, there is one exception to this rule: if you are shipping your car to a rural or remote location, a shipping company may be unable to provide you with a precise quote. They may never have traveled to that part of the country before and may not know what costs it will entail.<\/p>\n<p>While you do not want to overpay, it is important to remember that low-quality car shippers may not take the best care of your car, and may allow untrained drives to transport your vehicle. Do your research and select a company with a track record of success.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image regular \"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_180355076-min_e7989079b4771eb3938527bcb54d23fb_800.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_19555\/AdobeStock_180355076-min_e7989079b4771eb3938527bcb54d23fb_1600.jpeg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\"><\/source><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_180355076-min_e7989079b4771eb3938527bcb54d23fb_800.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_19555\/AdobeStock_180355076-min_e7989079b4771eb3938527bcb54d23fb_1600.jpeg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\"><\/source><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_180355076-min_e7989079b4771eb3938527bcb54d23fb_800.jpeg\" ><\/picture><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"8cvh3\"><span id=\"can-i-pay-someone-to-drive-my-car-across-the-country\">Can I Pay Someone to Drive My Car Across the Country?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uship.com\/guides\/hire-driver-to-transport-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pay someone<\/a> to drive your car for you. In fact, doing so can be a great way to save money. There are, however, a few things that you will want to consider:<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"e1373\"><span id=\"do-you-trust-the-person\"><strong>Do You Trust the Person<\/strong>?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The last thing you want to do is hand the keys to your car over to someone you do not trust. While the person driving your car does not necessarily have to be your best friend or family member, you should at least insist on seeing their driver&rsquo;s license and some proof that they have done this sort of work in the past. If they cannot provide this basic kind of information, it is probably a bad sign.<\/p>\n<p>You might be able to find more information about your potential driver by looking at their social media profiles. If the person you are dealing with has a suspicious-looking Facebook or LinkedIn profile (or none at all), you should reconsider hiring them.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"fjkhf\"><span id=\"are-independent-drivers-covered-under-your-insurance\"><strong>Are Independent Drivers Covered Under Your Insurance<\/strong>?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you are considering hiring an independent driver to transport your car, it is important to learn whether or not <strong>1)<\/strong> they have insurance, and <strong>2)<\/strong> if they are covered by your insurance.<\/p>\n<p>Some insurance policies allow for independent drivers, while others do not. If you hire someone to drive your car and your policy does not cover them, you may be financially liable for any accidents they get into. Call your insurance provider if you are unsure about this.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image regular \"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_286788498-min_b42b65a7882f1984e241d07476ca67a1_800.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_19555\/AdobeStock_286788498-min_b42b65a7882f1984e241d07476ca67a1_1600.jpeg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\"><\/source><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_286788498-min_b42b65a7882f1984e241d07476ca67a1_800.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_19555\/AdobeStock_286788498-min_b42b65a7882f1984e241d07476ca67a1_1600.jpeg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\"><\/source><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_286788498-min_b42b65a7882f1984e241d07476ca67a1_800.jpeg\" ><\/picture><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"dna5l\"><span id=\"can-i-put-items-in-my-car-when-i-ship-it\">Can I Put Items In My Car When I Ship It?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, you can store some of your belongings in your car while being shipped. This is completely your decision if you are hiring an independent driver, and is usually permitted if you are working with a shipping company.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind, though, that you should not use your car as a shipping container, and you need to leave enough room for someone to comfortably get into and out of the driver&rsquo;s seat. Also, if you are hiring a shipping company, you do not want to store anything perishable or fragile. But a few boxes, clothes, and other items should be fine so long as they do not dramatically increase the weight of your vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>If you are adding more than, say, fifty pounds of luggage to your car, you should call the shipping company to make sure it is okay. Usually, they will not have a problem, but a heavier load may translate into an increase in your shipping prices.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"6qk06\"><span id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ultimately, your decision about whether or not to drive or ship your car to your new home should be based on your own specific circumstance.<\/p>\n<p>Using a shipper to move your car can be a convenient option that can simplify your move, but it is not the only option. 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