Licensed & Bonded Auto Transport Broker  |  MC #158942   USDOT #2851763 Mon–Sun 8am–9pm ET  •  (888) 555-0142

Nationwide Car Shipping,
Door to Door

National Auto Transport ships cars, trucks, SUVs and motorcycles to all 50 states. Get an all-in quote in minutes — no deposit required until your vehicle is dispatched.

  • Licensed, bonded & insured (FMCSA)
  • No upfront deposit — pay at dispatch
  • Open & enclosed carriers available
  • Door-to-door pickup and delivery
★★★★★ 4.9/5 — 512 verified customer reviews
FMCSA LicensedMC #158942 • USDOT #2851763
Fully Insured CarriersCargo coverage on every load
4.9/5 Rated512+ verified reviews
7 Days a Week8am–9pm ET support

How Car Shipping Works

Shipping a vehicle with us is a simple 3-step process. Most customers book in under 10 minutes.

Auto transport carrier picking up vehicles in a residential neighborhood
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Get Your Free Quote

Enter your route and vehicle info online or call us. You'll receive an all-in price with no hidden fees — the quote you get is the price you pay.

Driver loading a sedan onto an open auto transport carrier
2

We Dispatch a Carrier

We assign your shipment to a licensed, insured carrier from our vetted network and schedule pickup at your door on your preferred dates.

Customer photographing and inspecting a vehicle at delivery
3

Your Vehicle Is Delivered

Track your shipment in transit. At delivery, you inspect the vehicle, sign the Bill of Lading, and pay the driver the balance. That's it.

Our Auto Transport Services

From daily drivers to dealer fleets, we ship every type of vehicle on every major route in the country.

Open car carrier loaded with sedans on the highway

Open Car Transport

The industry standard and most affordable option. Your vehicle is shipped on an open carrier — the same way dealerships move new cars.

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Also available: Military & PCS car shipping with discounts for active duty, veterans, and their families.

More Than Just Cars

If it rolls, floats, or rides on a trailer, we can move it. Every shipment gets the same vetted-carrier, door-to-door treatment.

Sedans on an open car carrier
Cars & SUVs
Pickup trucks on a transport carrier
Pickup Trucks
Motorcycles strapped inside an enclosed trailer
Motorcycles
Boat on a trailer being transported on the highway
Boats
Luxury RV motorhome on a lowboy trailer
RVs & Motorhomes
ATVs secured on a utility trailer
ATVs & UTVs
Jet skis on a trailer near the water
Jet Skis & PWC
Excavator on a lowboy heavy-haul trailer
Heavy Equipment
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Sample Car Shipping Rates

Recent average prices for popular routes (standard sedan, open transport). Your exact quote depends on vehicle size, season, and pickup dates.

RouteDistanceEst. Transit TimeAvg. Price*
New York, NY → Miami, FL1,280 mi3–5 days$895 – $1,050
Los Angeles, CA → Dallas, TX1,435 mi4–6 days$950 – $1,150
Chicago, IL → Phoenix, AZ1,750 mi5–7 days$1,050 – $1,250
Miami, FL → Los Angeles, CA2,730 mi7–10 days$1,350 – $1,600
Seattle, WA → Boston, MA3,050 mi8–11 days$1,500 – $1,800
Atlanta, GA → Denver, CO1,400 mi4–6 days$975 – $1,150

*Averages from recent shipments. Enclosed transport typically runs 30–40% higher. Get an exact quote for your route in minutes.

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Our Carriers on the Road

City to coast, farmland to snow country — our carrier network covers all 50 states, year-round.

Car carrier leaving a downtown skyline
Major metros
Car carrier on a coastal highway
Coastal routes
Car carrier passing mountain peaks
Mountain West
Car carrier on a rural farm road
The Heartland
Car carrier in a palm-lined Florida neighborhood
Florida & Sunbelt
Car carrier under autumn foliage
The Northeast
Car carrier on a snowy highway
Winter routes
Car carrier winding through green hills
Appalachia

What Our Customers Say

Google 4.9 ★★★★★
512 reviews
JD
James D.
2 weeks ago
★★★★★

Shipped my Accord from Miami to Chicago. Quote was accurate to the dollar, driver called ahead both days, and the car arrived a day early. Would use again.

Miami, FL → Chicago, IL • Open transport
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Sarah R.
1 month ago
★★★★★

First time shipping a car and I was nervous. Dispatch explained everything, no deposit until pickup was scheduled, and my SUV showed up clean and on time.

Los Angeles, CA → New York, NY • Open transport
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Michael T.
2 months ago
★★★★★

We snowbird between New Jersey and Boca Raton and have used National twice now. Same easy process both times — fair price, good communication, zero damage.

Newark, NJ → Boca Raton, FL • Enclosed

Why Ship With National Auto Transport

Licensed & Bonded

FMCSA-registered broker (MC #158942). Every carrier we dispatch is verified for active authority and insurance before your car is loaded.

No Hidden Fees

Your quote is all-in: fuel, taxes, insurance, and door-to-door service included. The price we quote is the price you pay.

No Upfront Deposit

You don't pay a cent until a carrier is assigned and your pickup is scheduled. No-risk quotes, cancel anytime before dispatch.

Vetted Carrier Network

We work with 8,000+ pre-screened carriers and check safety ratings, insurance certificates, and performance history on every dispatch.

Shipment Updates

Your dispatch coordinator keeps you posted from pickup to delivery, and you can reach your driver directly while your car is in transit.

Real Human Support

Call, text, or email and reach an actual dispatch coordinator — 7 days a week, 8am to 9pm ET. No phone trees, no runaround.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to ship a car?
Most coast-to-coast shipments run $1,300–$1,700 for a standard sedan on an open carrier; shorter routes (under 500 miles) often run $450–$700. Price depends on distance, vehicle size, running condition, season, and open vs. enclosed transport. Get an exact quote above — it's free and takes about a minute.
How long does auto transport take?
Carriers cover roughly 400–500 miles per day. Regional moves usually deliver in 1–3 days, mid-range routes in 3–6 days, and coast-to-coast in 7–10 days. Pickup windows are typically 1–5 business days from your first available date.
Is my car insured during shipping?
Yes. Federal law requires every carrier to hold active cargo insurance, and we verify the certificate before dispatch. Your vehicle is covered from the moment it's loaded until it's delivered. We'll gladly send you the carrier's insurance certificate on request.
Should I choose open or enclosed transport?
Open transport is what 90%+ of customers use — it's the same method dealerships use for new cars and costs significantly less. Enclosed transport is worth it for classics, exotics, and vehicles valued over about $70,000, since it protects against weather and road debris.
Do I pay anything upfront?
No. Getting a quote and booking costs nothing. You pay a portion when a carrier is dispatched (usually by card) and the balance to the driver at delivery by cash, cashier's check, or Zelle. If we never dispatch a carrier, you owe nothing.
Can I put personal items in the car?
Most carriers allow up to 100 lbs of personal items in the trunk or below window level. Items aren't covered by cargo insurance, so keep valuables with you. Let us know at booking so we note it on the dispatch.
Can you ship a car that doesn't run?
Yes — we ship inoperable vehicles regularly. Just tell us at booking so we assign a carrier with a winch. Non-running vehicles typically add $100–$200 to the quote.

Car Shipping Tips & Guides

New to auto transport? These quick guides cover what most first-time shippers ask us.

Open and enclosed auto carriers side by side on the highway
Pricing

What Affects Car Shipping Cost?

Distance, vehicle size, running condition, open vs. enclosed, season, and route popularity all move the price. Here's how each factor works — and how to keep your quote down.

Car carrier on a scenic highway in early morning light
Planning

The Best Time to Ship a Car

Rates rise during snowbird season (Oct–Jan southbound, Mar–May northbound) and summer moves. Flexible dates and booking 2–3 weeks ahead usually get the best price.

Vehicle owner preparing a car before transport pickup
Checklist

Avoid These Car Shipping Mistakes

Choosing on price alone, skipping the pickup inspection, leaving a full gas tank, and not photographing your car beforehand are the most common — and most avoidable — mistakes.

A Car Shipping Company You Can Actually Reach

National Auto Transport is a licensed and bonded auto transport broker arranging door-to-door vehicle shipping across all 50 states. Whether you're relocating for work, buying a car out of state, sending a student's car to campus, heading south for the winter, or moving dealer inventory, we match your vehicle with a vetted, insured carrier and manage the shipment from pickup to delivery.

Unlike lead-selling websites that blast your phone number to dozens of companies, your quote request comes to us and only us. One dispatch coordinator handles your shipment start to finish, you never pay a deposit before a carrier is assigned, and the all-in price we quote is the price you pay at delivery. Questions before you book? Call (888) 555-0142 — a real person answers, 7 days a week.

Ready to Ship Your Vehicle?

Get your free, no-obligation quote in about 60 seconds — or call and talk to a dispatch coordinator right now.

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