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Car Shipping in San Diego
San Diego is a city in the U.S. state of California on the coast of the Pacific Ocean and bordering Mexico. With a 2020 population of 2,106,932, San Diego is the eighth-most populous city in the United States and the second-most populous in California (after Los Angeles). The city is the county seat of San Diego County, the fifth most populous county in the United States, with 3,338,330 estimated residents as of 2019. The city is known for its mild year-round climate, natural deep-water harbor, extensive beaches and parks, long association with the United States Navy and Marine Corps, and recent emergence as a healthcare and biotechnology development center.
San Diego’s main economic driving forces are military and defense-related activities, tourism, international trade, research, and manufacturing. The city is the economic center of the San Diego–Tijuanaconurbation, the second most populous transborder metropolitan area in the western hemisphere (after Detroit–Windsor), home to an estimated 4,922,723 people as of 2012. The primary border crossing between San Diego and Tijuana, the San Ysidro Port of Entry, is the busiest international land border crossing in the world outside of Asia (fourth-busiest overall). The city’s primary airport, San Diego International Airport, is the busiest single-runway airport in the world.
How much does it cost to ship a car from San Diego?
There are a few important details that will be needed to calculate your car shipping cost, like; the length, height, and weight, also important is whether the car can be driven onto the car transporter or if it will need to be winched to be loaded on the truck, vehicles that don’t currently run and drive are known as inoperable vehicles and typically shipping an inoperable vehicle will cost slightly more because of the additional equipment and labor it requires to load and unload the vehicle. Finally, the distance and location are factored in, and your shipping cost is provided.
Estimated prices and transit times for some popular San Diego CA car shipping trips.
| Shipping To/From | Cost | Distance | Estimated Time In Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City to San Diego | $1650 | 2839 miles | 7 – 9 days |
| Seattle to San Diego | $859 | 1258 miles | 3 – 4 days |
| San Diego to Houston | $950 | 1463 miles | 3 – 4 days |
| Dallas to San Diego | $799 | 1356 miles | 4 – 5 days |
| Orlando to San Diego | $1150 | 2433 miles | 7 – 9 days |
| San Diego to Miami | $1350 | 2665 miles | 8 – 9 days |
| Houston to San Diego | $850 | 1487 miles | 4 – 5 days |
| Las Vegas to San Diego | $399 | 323 miles | 1 – 2 days |
*Rates here are estimates and subject to change depending on the season, the type of vehicle you wish to ship, and current fuel prices.
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Frequently Asked San Diego Vehicle Shipping Questions
If I ship my car from San Diego can I put things in my vehicle?
Yes, it is at the truck driver’s discretion, and there is typically a weight limit of 100lbs and under.
Will my car be insured during auto transport to or from San Diego?
Yes, your vehicle will be covered by carrier cargo insurance, for up to 100k during car shipping to or from San Diego If your vehicle is valued for more than 100k additional insurance can be arranged.
When will my car be picked up in San Diego for vehicle shipping?
After an order is placed, we search our car carrier network to match your order with a truck and driver to transport your vehicle. Standard allows a 7-day window for pick up, Expedited gets vehicles picked up within a 72-hour window and Enclosed has vehicles picked up within a 7-day window. We will assign the best one available and give you an estimated pickup time. The trucker will call you to confirm the details ahead of schedule.
How much does car shipping to or from San Diego cost?
Auto transport on an open car carrier to or from San Diego is generally in the .40¢ cents to .50¢ cents per mile range depending on the price of fuel at the time of shipment, so a 2,500-mile trip will costs roughly about $1,000. Shorter car shipping trips may cost less overall but have a higher rate per mile; this is because it generally will take the driver the same amount of time to load and unload the vehicles, regardless of the distance he drives. For the first 1-500 miles, the average rate is typically $1.00 per mile, so a 350-mile trip up the coast of California might cost $350.00. The longer the distance, the lower the price: Moving a standard sized car 1000 miles will drop the rate to $.75 cents a mile, or $750.00, while taking it 3,000 miles could cost around $1,200.00. Learn More.
How long will it take to transport a car from San Diego?
Transit times depend on moving distance and generally car transporters cover between 400-500 miles per day, so a 2000 mile trip typically takes 4-6 days for delivery. With each delivery being unique, it is possible that your car would be delivered faster than the estimated transit time provided.
Auto Transport Basics
Transporting a vehicle shouldn’t be complicated, But if you’re a first time car shipper, it can seem overwhelming. Shipping your car, truck, van or SUV, should be a simple straight forward process, You start by getting a quote, then you select a service, then place your order and you car gets safely transported to your desired location, but it will ultimately come down to the car shipping company you select.
That is why it’s imperative to know as much as possible about any car shipping companies you are considering before allowing any car transport companies to handle your vehicle, whether you are thinking of using a broker or a carrier.
If you’re shipping a vehicle from a home, an auction, dealer, across a state, or across the country, the process should pretty much be the same.
POPULAR San Diego Car shipping services
STANDARD
Gets vehicles picked up within a 7-day window
EXPEDITED
Gets vehicles picked up within a 72 hour window.
ENCLOSED
Trucks with ceilings and walls for maximum protection
Vehicle Shipping Companies
Car shipping has become a popular way for people in the U.S to have their vehicles moved across the country without the need to drive over vast distances. Car transporters will pick up vehicles from a customers location and deliver it to where the customer request.
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