California → Florida · About 2,730 miles
Ship a Car from Los Angeles to Miami
Coast to coast, with nothing in between but the Sun Belt — this is one of the longest established lanes in car shipping. Families relocating from Southern California to South Florida, retirees trading the West Coast for a Florida winter home, military households headed to a new posting, and buyers who found the right car at a California dealership or auction all ship this lane, along with dealers moving inventory between the two coasts.
Carriers run it on Interstate 10 east across Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and the Gulf Coast, then turn south through Florida to Miami. Typical transit is 5–7 days door to door once your vehicle is loaded. Most cars move on open transport — the standard way the majority of vehicles travel, with insurance coverage included. Classic, luxury, and exotic owners often step up to enclosed transport for extra protection from weather and road debris over a trip this long.
Below you’ll find the typical price ranges for this route, how the process works, and the details that actually move the price. The ranges below are a guide — your exact price depends on your specific pickup and delivery cities, since a pickup well outside the Los Angeles metro or a delivery well outside the Miami metro prices differently than metro to metro. The quote form gives you a price for your specific cities.
Los Angeles to Miami car shipping cost
Typical ranges for a standard sedanOpen transport
typically $1,500–$1,900
Enclosed transport
typically $2,200–$2,800
Typical ranges for a standard sedan in running condition. Season is a factor too: prices run higher when demand peaks — snowbird season in the fall and spring, the summer moving season, and the year-end holidays — and lower in quieter months. Your exact price depends on your specific pickup and delivery cities — locations well outside the Los Angeles or Miami metros can price differently than metro to metro. Use the quote form for your free quote.
Get a shipping quote
Enter your vehicle and dates to get your free quote for Los Angeles to Miami — no obligation, and no payment due to get the number.
How it works
Three steps from quote to delivery — we handle the carrier, the scheduling, and the updates.
Get your quote & book
Get a shipping quote and book.
We assign your carrier
We match your vehicle with a vetted carrier already running the Los Angeles–Miami lane, and confirm your pickup window with you.
Pickup, transit & delivery
The driver inspects and loads your vehicle at your door, transits 5–7 days, and delivers in Miami with updates along the way.
What we ship on this route
Cars & SUVs
Daily drivers, family SUVs, and crossovers.
Pickup trucks
Half-ton through heavy-duty, priced by size and weight.
Classic & collector cars
Enclosed transport recommended for extra protection.
Motorcycles
Enclosed only, for weather and road protection.
Vans & heavy-duty trucks
Quoted by our team — call for a quote.
What affects the price on this route
The typical ranges above are for a standard sedan shipping metro to metro. Here’s what moves your quote within — or outside — those ranges.
Distance — about 2,730 miles
Mileage is the backbone of every quote. Your specific pickup and delivery cities set the exact distance — and metro-to-metro moves price better than remote or hard-to-reach endpoints, where a carrier has to travel out of its way to reach you.
Vehicle size & weight
A compact sedan takes one standard slot. Large SUVs, trucks, and heavy vehicles take more trailer space and weight capacity, so they price higher.
Running condition
A vehicle that runs, steers, and brakes loads in minutes. A non-running vehicle needs a winch and extra handling, which adds to the price.
Open vs. enclosed
Open transport (typically $1,500–$1,900) is the standard for everyday vehicles. Enclosed (typically $2,200–$2,800) puts your car inside a covered trailer.
Season & timing
Demand on this lane climbs in the fall and spring, when seasonal moves between California and Florida fill trucks fast and prices follow. If your dates are flexible — even by a day or two — you'll usually price better than a fixed, must-move date.
Ways to save on this route
- Stay flexible on pickup dates. Carriers fill trucks around their own schedules and reward flexibility — even a day or two of give usually prices better than a fixed, must-move date.
- Book 1–2 weeks ahead in peak season. Fall and spring seasonal moves fill trucks on this lane fast — booking early usually means a better price and a wider choice of pickup days.
- Ship metro to metro when you can. Pickup and delivery in metro areas price better than remote or hard-to-reach locations, where a carrier has to deadhead to reach you.
- Choose open unless the car calls for enclosed. Open transport (typically $1,500–$1,900) is the best value for everyday vehicles — save enclosed for a classic, exotic, or high-value car.
Good to know for this route
- Plan for a true cross-country schedule. At about 2,730 miles, this lane runs on weekly carrier rotations — booking a week or more ahead gives you the widest choice of pickup days in the Los Angeles basin.
- South Florida weather can shift delivery days. Afternoon thunderstorms are a summer routine in Miami, and tropical systems from June through November can slow trucks crossing Florida — your driver will keep you posted if weather moves your window.
- Miami buildings need a plan. Many Miami and Miami Beach condos, gated communities, and downtown streets cannot take a full-size hauler — the driver will arrange the nearest wide, accessible meeting spot with you when your address is tight.
- Los Angeles pickups run smoother off-peak. Basin traffic is real, and a flexible pickup window lets the driver reach you outside the worst of it instead of fighting rush hour with a loaded trailer.
Preparing your car for pickup
A few quick steps before the driver arrives make pickup smooth — and protect you if anything comes up in transit.
- Keep the fuel tank about a quarter full. That’s plenty for loading and unloading, without the extra weight of a full tank.
- Remove personal items and loose accessories. Insurance coverage doesn’t extend to belongings left inside the vehicle, so clear out anything you can’t replace.
- Wash the car before pickup. A clean car makes the pre-shipment inspection photos accurate, so any existing marks are documented clearly.
- Note any existing damage with the driver. Walk the car together at pickup and make sure it’s recorded on the bill of lading before you sign.
- Disable alarms and remove toll tags. It prevents surprise alarms in transit and toll charges piling up along the way.
- Have a spare key ready if possible. The driver needs a working key for loading and unloading at both ends.
Los Angeles to Miami car shipping FAQs
The questions we hear most on this lane, answered with this route’s typical ranges.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Los Angeles to Miami?
For a standard sedan in running condition, open transport typically runs $1,500–$1,900 and enclosed transport typically runs $2,200–$2,800 on this route of about 2,730 miles. The exact number depends on the specific cities and ZIPs on both ends — pickups or deliveries well outside the Los Angeles and Miami metros can price differently. Larger vehicles, non-running condition, and tight timelines can also move the price. Your price comes from the quote form — get your free quote with the quote tool above or by calling 800-507-2629.
How long does it take to ship a car from Los Angeles to Miami?
Typical transit is 5–7 days door to door once your vehicle is picked up. Carriers average roughly 500 miles a day, and the wait for pickup after booking is usually short on this lane as well.
Is open or enclosed transport better for this route?
For most everyday vehicles, open transport is the right call — it’s how the large majority of cars move between Los Angeles and Miami, and insurance coverage is included either way. Choose enclosed if you’re shipping a classic, luxury, exotic, or freshly restored vehicle: the covered trailer shields it from weather and road debris for the whole trip.
When is the best time of year to ship a car from Los Angeles to Miami?
This lane stays busy all year, but demand peaks in the fall as seasonal residents head to South Florida and again in late spring. If you can, book 2–3 weeks ahead in those windows — trucks crossing the country fill early, and booking ahead secures your pickup window before peak-season capacity tightens. Summer moves price steadily, and a flexible ship date helps in any season.
Can you pick up or deliver outside the main metro areas?
Yes. We pick up across the Los Angeles area — Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Santa Monica, Torrance, Inglewood — and deliver throughout the Miami area. Service is door to door to your exact address wherever a full-size carrier can safely and legally reach it — and if a street is too tight, the driver will arrange the nearest accessible meeting spot with you. Keep in mind the figures on this page are based on the Los Angeles and Miami metro areas — pickups or deliveries well outside those metros can price differently, which is why the quote form asks for your specific cities.
Areas served on this lane
Los Angeles area pickups
Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Santa Monica, Torrance, Inglewood — and the surrounding metro.
Miami area deliveries
Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Doral, Kendall, Hollywood — and the surrounding metro.
Service is door to door — the truck comes to your address wherever it can safely and legally park. If a street is too tight for a full-size hauler, the driver will arrange the nearest accessible meeting spot with you.