Ship a Car Across Country
Coast to coast routes are our bread and butter. 7 to 10 day transit, door to door, live GPS. $99 deposit locks the rate.
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Coast to coast, the right way
Shipping a car across the country is one of the most common long-haul moves we handle. Coast to coast routes (typically 2,000 to 3,000 miles) have the highest carrier supply in the country because they line up with major interstates I-10, I-40, I-70, I-80, and I-90.
That means rates are competitive and pickup windows are short. The math gets better when you can be flexible on dates and avoid showing up to a tiny rural drop with the truck on a tight schedule.
Whipshipper handles east to west, west to east, and the diagonals. We do this every day, so we know which lanes have the most trucks, which weeks are busy, and how to avoid the chokepoints that turn a 7 day trip into a 12 day trip.
Why cross country is our specialty
Highest carrier supply
Long-haul carriers want long-haul loads. Coast to coast is where they make money, so trucks are plentiful.
Predictable transit
Cross country runs 7 to 10 days. We hit that window 98 percent of the time.
Major interstate routes
I-10, I-40, I-70, I-80, I-90 are well-traveled, well-fueled, and storm-rerouted as needed.
Volume pricing
More cars per trailer on long hauls means better per-car economics. Rates are sharp on these lanes.
Live GPS the whole way
Watch it cross 8 states. ETA updates daily, you always know how far out the truck is.
Same coordinator end to end
One human, your whole file. Day 3 in Nebraska or day 7 in Pennsylvania, same person picks up the phone.
Popular cross country lanes
LA to NYC
I-80 corridor, transit 8 to 10 days, around $1,250 to $1,750 open.
Seattle to Miami
Diagonal monster, transit 9 to 11 days, around $1,400 to $1,900 open.
SF to Boston
Classic coast to coast, transit 8 to 10 days, around $1,300 to $1,750 open.
Dallas to LA
Heavy I-10 traffic, transit 4 to 6 days, around $850 to $1,100 open.
Chicago to LA
I-40 main route, transit 5 to 7 days, around $1,000 to $1,400 open.
Phoenix to NY
Snowbird flip, transit 7 to 9 days, around $1,200 to $1,650 open.
Coast to coast process
Pick the lane
Drop pickup and delivery zips into the quote. Live rate comes back in seconds.
Lock the rate
$99 deposit holds the slot. Long-haul slots fill fast on popular lanes.
Pickup in 1 to 3 days
Driver calls ahead, walks the car, loads, and rolls. You see the truck moving on GPS.
Cross country transit
7 to 10 days door to door. ETA updates daily. Driver calls before arrival.
Cross country prep
Long hauls mean more time on the truck. Prep matters more.
- 1Top off coolant, oil, washer fluid before pickup
- 2Quarter tank of gas, not more
- 3Photograph every panel and corner before pickup
- 4Disable car alarm or share kill switch with driver
- 5Pull toll tags and any aftermarket transponders
- 6Leave one key with driver, hold spare yourself
- 7Confirm pickup and delivery contacts on the dispatch sheet
- 8Plan for 7 to 10 day transit, not 3 days
Cross country results
Sample rates by distance
Real ballpark numbers from recent loads. Your live quote will be sharper because it pulls from the current carrier load board.
| Distance | Open Transport | Enclosed Transport | Transit Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 500 miles | $450 to $700 | $700 to $1,100 | 2 to 4 days |
| 500 to 1,000 miles | $700 to $1,000 | $1,100 to $1,500 | 3 to 5 days |
| 1,000 to 2,000 miles | $900 to $1,400 | $1,500 to $2,200 | 5 to 7 days |
| 2,000+ miles | $1,100 to $1,800 | $2,000 to $2,900 | 7 to 10 days |
Estimates only, your exact rate comes from the live carrier load board. Get an instant quote at the top of the page for real numbers.
What customers say
Verified shipments. Real names. Real routes.
“LA to New York, exactly 9 days, picked up the second day after I booked. Live GPS was honestly addictive to watch.”
“Moved from Portland to North Carolina. Coordinator was a real human who actually called me, not a chatbot. Rate held all the way.”
“Coast to coast east to west on a Tesla. Enclosed. Showed up on day 8 perfect, no dust, no issues.”
Frequently asked questions
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