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Shipping Options
Every shipment starts with one decision: how should your vehicle travel? Choose the trailer, the timing and the handoff that match your budget and your car.
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Hollywood, FL · Shipping to all 50 states
Car shipping across all 50 states.You skip the drive.
Sahara Auto Transport moves cars, trucks, motorcycles and full fleets door to door across the country, on open or enclosed carriers, with a real coordinator on the other end of the phone.
- States served
- 50
- Trailer types
- 2
- Point of contact
- 1
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Free written quotes
Your price in writing before anything is booked.
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Door-to-door by default
Pickup and delivery as close to your address as a truck can safely reach.
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Signed inspection reports
Condition is recorded at pickup and checked again at delivery.
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One coordinator
The same person follows your shipment from the first call to the keys.
What we move
Four kinds of moves.
One standard of care.
Choose how your vehicle travels, tell us who it is for, or bring us the shipment nobody else wants to plan. Every option below has its own page with timing, pricing factors and answers.
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Who We Serve
A service member reporting to a new base has different needs than a retiree heading south for the winter. We plan each move around the person behind the wheel.
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Business
Inventory that sits costs money. Sahara gives dealers, fleet managers and relocation teams a single contact who books, tracks and documents every unit.
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Specialized
Ocean crossings, roads that end at the coast, cars that will not start, and trucks too tall for a standard deck. These moves need more planning, and we plan them.
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How it works
Four mile markers between your driveway and theirs.
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Quote
Tell us the route, the vehicle and your dates. We send a clear price, usually within minutes.
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Book
Approve the quote. We match your shipment with a vetted, insured carrier that runs your lane.
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Pickup
The driver calls ahead, inspects the vehicle with you, notes its condition and loads it.
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Delivery
You get a heads-up before arrival, inspect the vehicle together, sign, and take your keys.
Open or enclosed
Not sure which trailer you need?
Most cars ship safely on an open carrier. If your vehicle is rare, freshly restored, low to the ground or simply irreplaceable to you, enclosed transport is worth the step up.
| Open carrier | Enclosed trailer | |
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| Best for | Daily drivers, SUVs, trucks, dealer units | Classics, exotics, luxury and show cars |
| Protection | Exposed to weather and road dust | Fully covered from pickup to delivery |
| Price | Most affordable | Premium (often 30 to 60 percent more) |
| Availability | Widest choice of trucks and dates | Fewer trucks, book a little earlier |
| Loading | Ramps, standard clearance | Liftgates or low-angle ramps for low cars |
Why Sahara
Named for the hardest crossing on earth.
The Sahara rewards people who plan, carry what they need and keep their word. We run car shipping the same way: honest pricing up front, carriers we have checked, and updates you do not have to chase.
- Every carrier is checked for active operating authority and cargo insurance before it hauls for us.
- Quotes are written out line by line, with no surprise fuel or handling fees added at delivery.
- Drivers call ahead before pickup and before delivery, so you are never waiting by the window.
- Real people answer the phone 7 days a week, 6am to 11pm ET, from our Hollywood, Florida office.
Locations
Ship to or from any state.
Every state and our busiest routes have their own guide with local pickup notes, interstates, transit times and seasonal tips.
Browse all 50 statesPopular routes
- New York to Florida
- Florida to New York
- New Jersey to Florida
- Florida to New Jersey
- California to Texas
- Texas to California
- California to Florida
- Florida to California
- California to New York
- New York to California
- Texas to Florida
- Florida to Texas
Top cities
- New York City
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- Dallas
- Austin
- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
- San Jose
- Columbus
- Charlotte
- Indianapolis
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Insights
Know before you ship.
Pricing · 7 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car? The 2026 Car Shipping Cost Guide
What does it really cost to ship a car in 2026? Learn the ballpark ranges by distance, the eight factors that shape every quote, and smart ways to lower your price.
Seasonal · 7 min read
Snowbird Car Shipping Guide: Moving Your Car South for Winter
Heading south for the winter? Learn when snowbird car shipping season peaks, how far ahead to book, the busiest routes, what to pack, and how to time your car with your flight.
Guides · 6 min read
Open vs Enclosed Car Transport: An Honest Comparison
Open or enclosed? Compare cost, protection, scheduling, and insurance side by side, and learn exactly which vehicles benefit from an enclosed trailer and which ride just fine in the open.
FAQ
Questions we hear often
Still unsure? Call 888-509-8666 and a coordinator will walk you through it.
01How much does it cost to ship a car?
Price depends on distance, route, vehicle size, trailer type, season and how flexible your dates are. Short regional moves cost far less than coast-to-coast trips. Request a free quote and you will get an exact number for your route, not a ballpark.
02How long does car shipping take?
Most cars are picked up within a few days of your first available date. Once loaded, a trip of a few hundred miles often takes 1 to 3 days, and a cross-country trip typically takes 7 to 10 days.
03Do I need to pay a deposit to get a quote?
No. Quotes are free and carry no obligation. We explain exactly when and how payment works before you book, and we never ask for wire transfers to personal accounts or gift cards.
04Is my vehicle insured during transport?
Yes. The carriers we work with must carry active cargo insurance, and we check it before they haul your vehicle. The inspection report signed at pickup and delivery documents the vehicle's condition.
05Can I put personal items in the car?
Keep the car mostly empty. Loose items are not covered by carrier insurance and add weight. A small, secured box in the trunk is usually fine; ask your coordinator first.
Ready when your car is.
Get a written quote in minutes. No deposit to request one, and no pressure to book.