How long does shipping from New York to Los Angeles take?

Transit averages 7–10 days door-to-door, with pickup typically scheduled within 1–7 days of booking. Citadel provides real-time tracking from pickup through delivery on every shipment.

Which service tier should I choose for New York → Los Angeles?

Enclosed is the right choice for exotic, supercar, or collector vehicles where weather and visibility matter. Luxury fits high-end daily drivers and prestige sedans. Classic is purpose-built for antiques, vintage cars, and non-running vehicles.

Is door-to-door pickup and delivery available on this lane?

Yes. Carriers in our network handle door-to-door on the New York → Los Angeles corridor in nearly all cases. Pickup or delivery may shift to a nearby accessible spot if your street can't accommodate a full-length transport trailer (low branches, tight turns, HOA restrictions).

When should I book New York → Los Angeles for the best rates?

Booking 7–14 days in advance and offering a flexible pickup window will get you the best rates. Standard demand makes this lane reasonably predictable year-round.

Auto transport from New York to Los Angeles

Enclosed, luxury, and classic carriers on the New York, NY → Los Angeles, CA corridor. 2,790 miles, 7–10 days transit, door-to-door, $1M+ insurance through our broker network.

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Distance

2,790 mi

Transit time

7–10 days

Cost range

$4,419–$9,330

Enclosed transport rates: New York to Los Angeles

2026 rate estimates by vehicle class and booking window. See all corridor rates →

Enclosed auto transport cost estimates for New York to Los Angeles, 2,790 miles, 2026
Vehicle type	Flexible14+ days notice	Standard7–14 days notice	RushUnder 7 days
Exotic Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Bugatti, Porsche GT	$4,743–$8,583$1.70–$3.08/mi	$5,156–$9,330$1.85–$3.34/mi	$6,187–$11,196$2.22–$4.01/mi
Luxury Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Mercedes-AMG	$4,066–$7,228$1.46–$2.59/mi	$4,419–$7,857$1.58–$2.82/mi	$5,303–$9,428$1.90–$3.38/mi
Classic Pre-1990 collectors, antiques, vintage muscle	$4,292–$7,680$1.54–$2.75/mi	$4,665–$8,348$1.67–$2.99/mi	$5,598–$10,017$2.01–$3.59/mi
New York → Los Angeles · 2,790 miles · Door-to-door transit: 7–10 days · All enclosed trailer · Figures are 2026 carrier rate estimates; final price confirmed at booking.

Pick your service tier for this corridor

Three specialist tiers handle the New York → Los Angeles lane. Pick the one that matches your vehicle, or get a quote and we'll recommend.

Enclosed

Enclosed transport

Fully covered trailer. Best for exotics, collector cars, and anything where weather, road grime, or eyes-on-the-shipment matter.

$5,156–$9,330$1.85–$3.34/mi

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Luxury

Luxury transport

Specialist enclosed handling for high-end daily drivers and luxury sedans. Liftgate loading, soft-tie straps, photo-documented intake.

$4,419–$7,857$1.58–$2.82/mi

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Classic

Classic car transport

Enclosed transport tuned for classics, antiques, and inoperable vintage vehicles. Winching available for non-running cars.

$4,665–$8,348$1.67–$2.99/mi

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Enclosed transport cost calculator

Live estimate based on industry-standard 2026 rates. Actual quotes vary by carrier availability.

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Vehicles we ship on this lane

Common vehicles transported between New York and Los Angeles. Each links to specialist guidance for that make.

Exotic

Ferrari

$2.40–$4.20/mi

Exotic

Lamborghini

$2.30–$4.00/mi

Exotic

Porsche

$1.90–$3.40/mi

Exotic

McLaren

$2.50–$4.40/mi

Exotic

Bugatti

$4.00–$7.50/mi

Exotic

Pagani

$4.50–$8.00/mi

Exotic

Koenigsegg

$4.50–$8.00/mi

Exotic

Lotus

$1.80–$3.20/mi

Frequently asked questions

Auto transport on this lane typically costs $4,419–$9,330 depending on whether you choose enclosed, luxury, or classic service. The lane is 2,790 miles. Use the calculator above for a per-vehicle estimate.

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