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Shipping a car across the country? Get matched with licensed carriers — free.

Shipping a car across the country starts with the lane: where the vehicle is going from, where it is going to, and how flexible your pickup window is. LaneFerry is a free matching service that helps you compare licensed, insured carriers and brokers, in multiple languages, so you can choose the option that fits your route, timing, and budget.

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LaneFerry is a free matching service, not a motor carrier or auto-transport broker. We connect you with licensed, insured carriers. You compare and choose who to hire.

An open auto-transport carrier loaded with cars on a cross-country route

Get free car-shipping quotes

Tell us the route and your vehicle. We'll match you with licensed carriers — no cost, no obligation.

Ship from (ZIP or city)

Ship to (ZIP or city)

Vehicle

Transport type

Your name

Phone (so a carrier can call you back)

Email (optional)

Preferred language (optional)

We collect contact and shipment details only — never payment details or account numbers.

Shipping options

Ways to ship your car

The transport options the licensed carriers we match you with offer.

The standard, lowest-cost way

Open vs enclosed

Open or enclosed transport?

The two ways your car can ride. Most everyday vehicles ship open; enclosed is for high-value cars.

Most common

Open transport

Your car rides on an open multi-car carrier — the same kind that delivers cars to dealerships.
Lowest cost, the widest carrier availability, and usually the fastest to book.
Exposed to road grime and weather, which is fine for most everyday vehicles.

Best protection

Enclosed transport

Your car rides inside a fully covered trailer, shielded from weather and road debris.
Best for classic, luxury, exotic, or low-clearance vehicles.
Costs more and has fewer carriers, so pickup windows can be longer.

Honest pricing

Honest car-shipping cost ranges

Real numbers depend on the route, the vehicle, the season, and timing. These are typical ranges by distance — not quotes.

Short haul

Under 500 miles

$500–$900

Mid distance

500–1,500 miles

$700–$1,200

Cross-country

1,500–3,000 miles

$1,000–$1,800

Per mile (longer routes)

Cost drops per mile as distance grows

$0.45–$0.75/mi

Enclosed premium

Added over open transport

+30–60%

See the full cost breakdown →

Popular routes

Popular car-shipping routes

Typical cost ranges and transit windows on the lanes people ship most.

Los Angeles, CA → New York, NY

Typical range: $1,150–$1,650

Transit: 5–8 days

Miami, FL → Chicago, IL

Typical range: $700–$1,050

Transit: 3–5 days

Houston, TX → Seattle, WA

Typical range: $950–$1,400

Transit: 4–7 days

New York, NY → Los Angeles, CA

Typical range: $1,100–$1,600

Transit: 6–9 days

See all routes →

How it works

How LaneFerry works

Four clear steps — and you stay in control the whole way.

Tell us the route

Where the car ships from and to, the vehicle, and how to reach you. Contact and shipment details only — never payment details.

Get matched, free

We connect you with licensed, insured carriers and brokers that run your lane, at no cost to you.

Compare quotes

Compare price ranges, transit windows, and open vs enclosed. The lowest quote isn't always the real, all-in price.

You choose & book

You decide who to hire. Confirm the price, pickup window, and insurance in writing before you book.

Questions

Common questions

How long does it take to ship a car across the country?

Typical transit time after pickup is often about 7 to 10 days on many cross-country lanes, but some routes are shorter and some are longer. The full timeline depends on the route, pickup window, weather, season, and truck availability. No company should promise a guaranteed delivery date unless that term is clearly stated in writing and actually offered.

What is the cheapest way to ship a car across the country?

For most standard vehicles, open transport on a flexible pickup window is usually the lower-cost option. Busy city-to-city lanes also tend to price better than remote routes. The lowest quote is not always the safest choice, so compare the total price, pickup window, company credentials, and insurance before booking.

Is LaneFerry the company that ships my car?

No. LaneFerry is a free lead-matching service. It does not move vehicles, broker shipments, or hold FMCSA broker authority. It connects you with licensed, insured carriers and brokers, and you choose who to book with directly.

What information do I need to get matched?

Usually just your contact and shipment details: name, phone, email, pickup and delivery locations, vehicle year/make/model, whether the car runs, and your timing. You should not need to provide bank account numbers, SSNs, or payment details to get matched.

How do I know if a carrier or broker is legitimate?

Verify the company's USDOT and MC number yourself, confirm insurance directly with the company, and get the full price and pickup window in writing before booking. Be cautious if a company avoids basic questions, asks for a large upfront deposit, or gives a quote that is far below the others.

Ready to ship your car?

Get matched, free, with licensed, insured carriers that run your route. You compare quotes and choose who to hire — and you confirm the price and pickup window in writing before you book.

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