Arizona → California · About 370 miles
Ship a Car from Phoenix to Los Angeles
The shortest lane in this group — a straight desert run that carries second-car moves, students, military families, dealers swapping inventory between the Phoenix and Los Angeles markets, and Arizonans relocating to Southern California for work. Plenty of households keep ties in both metros, and this route is how the extra car gets there without the drive.
Carriers run I-10 west through the Palm Springs area and the Inland Empire straight into Los Angeles. Trucks cover this corridor constantly, so pickup windows are among the shortest we see anywhere. Typical transit is 1–2 days door to door once your vehicle is loaded — often the next day. Most cars move on open transport, and every shipment includes insurance coverage. Classic, luxury, and exotic owners often step up to enclosed transport for full protection from desert wind and road debris.
Below you will 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 Phoenix metro or a delivery deeper into Orange County or the Inland Empire prices differently than metro to metro. The quote form gives you a price for your specific cities.
Phoenix to Los Angeles car shipping cost
Typical ranges for a standard sedanOpen transport
typically $500–$900
Enclosed transport
typically $800–$1,400
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 Phoenix or Los Angeles 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 Phoenix to Los Angeles — 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, insured carrier already running the Phoenix–Los Angeles lane, and confirm your pickup window with you.
Pickup, transit & delivery
The driver inspects and loads your vehicle at your door, transits 1–2 days, and delivers in Los Angeles 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 full protection.
Motorcycles
Enclosed only, for full 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 370 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 $500–$900) is the standard for everyday vehicles. Enclosed (typically $800–$1,400) puts your car inside a covered trailer.
Season & timing
Demand on this lane climbs in summer and during snowbird season, when carriers fill up 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. Summer and snowbird months fill trucks on this lane fast — booking early secures 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 $500–$900) is the best value for everyday vehicles — save enclosed for a classic, exotic, or high-value car.
Good to know for this route
- Trucks run this lane daily. The I-10 corridor between Phoenix and Los Angeles is one of the busiest short-haul car routes in the West. That volume means pickups can often be arranged within a day or two of booking, even in busy weeks.
- It is still a desert crossing. The run through the Coachella Valley and past Palm Springs is open desert with high summer temperatures. Remove anything heat-sensitive from the car, and make sure the battery is strong — desert heat is the top cause of no-start pickups.
- Los Angeles delivery timing takes planning. Drivers schedule around freeway traffic and call ahead as they cross the Inland Empire. Deliveries to dense neighborhoods sometimes meet at a nearby wide street or lot where the carrier can legally park.
- Door to door, both ends. The carrier comes to your address in the Phoenix area and delivers to your address in the Los Angeles area, wherever a full-size hauler can safely and legally reach.
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. Carriers aren’t insured for 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.
Phoenix to Los Angeles 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 Phoenix to Los Angeles?
For a standard sedan in running condition, open transport typically runs $500–$900 and enclosed transport typically runs $800–$1,400 on this route of about 370 miles. The exact number depends on the specific cities and ZIPs on both ends — pickups or deliveries well outside the Phoenix and Los Angeles 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 Phoenix to Los Angeles?
Typical transit is 1–2 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 is how the large majority of cars move between Phoenix and Los Angeles, and every shipment includes insurance coverage either way. Choose enclosed if you are shipping a classic, luxury, exotic, or freshly restored vehicle: the covered trailer shields it from weather and road debris for the whole trip.
How fast can my car be picked up on this short lane?
Because carriers run I-10 between Phoenix and Los Angeles constantly, pickup is often arranged within 1–2 days of booking, and transit itself is 1–2 days. In peak weeks — summer and the start of the school year — booking a few days ahead still helps. If you have a hard deadline, tell us when you book and we will match you with the carrier whose schedule fits it best.
Can you deliver beyond Los Angeles itself, like Orange County or Riverside?
Yes. We deliver throughout the Los Angeles area and the surrounding metros, including Long Beach, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Pasadena, Glendale, and Riverside. 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 Phoenix and Los Angeles metro areas — deliveries well outside those metros can price differently, which is why the quote form asks for your specific cities.
Areas served on this lane
Phoenix area pickups
Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria — and the surrounding metro.
Los Angeles area deliveries
Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim, Pasadena, Glendale, Santa Ana, Riverside, Irvine — 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.