Nationwide Auto Transport &
Car Shipping Services.
Door-to-door auto transport across all 50 states. 20,000+ vehicles delivered. Fully insured. No deposit until a carrier is assigned.
Federally registered. Independently verified.
Every interstate auto-transport broker in the US is required to carry FMCSA and USDOT credentials. Here are ours.
- FMCSA LicensedUSDOT 3845921 · MC 1402738
Active interstate authority on the FMCSA SAFER database.
- USDOT RegisteredMC #1,234,567
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration motor-carrier number.
- BBB A+ AccreditedSince 2014
Better Business Bureau accredited auto-transport broker.
- AMSA MemberProMover
American Trucking Associations / AMSA verified mover network.
- $250k–$1M CargoPer shipment
Every carrier carries cargo + liability insurance on file.
- TransportReviews Verified4.9★ · 2,140+
Independently-verified customer reviews across the industry.
Cars don't ship themselves.
People ask why door-to-door auto transport feels complicated. The honest answer: it isn't, until somebody makes it that way.
A car shipment is three things stitched together — a quote that holds, a carrier that shows, and a driver who treats your vehicle the way they'd treat their own. When any of the three slips, you get the experience most people complain about: moving deposits, ghost dispatchers, re-quotes the day before pickup.
We built this company around the opposite assumption. The quote you see is pulled from the same carrier load board the drivers themselves bid against. No deposit moves until a specific truck and driver are assigned to your VIN. One dispatcher owns your shipment from the first call to the Bill of Lading at delivery — same name, same direct line, every step.
That's the whole pitch. 20,000+ vehicles later, it still works.
Eight ways to move your vehicle.
Every shipment isn't the same — and neither is every trailer. A daily-driver Civic doesn't ride the same way as a 1967 Camaro, and a snowbird run to Florida doesn't price like a same-week Houston-to-Dallas job. We match the trailer, the driver, and the schedule to the vehicle and the lane.
Most customers land on open transport — it's what the dealerships use and it covers 95% of cars. The other seven services exist for the edges: lift-gate exotics, expedited PCS orders, multi-car household moves, dealer auctions, and non-running collector finds.
Popular cross-state routes.
Real transit times. Real price ranges. Updated weekly from carrier-board data.
Four steps. No surprises.
From the first ZIP-to-ZIP estimate to the driver handing back your keys, the process is the same on a $4,000 commuter and a $400,000 collector. The trailer changes — the playbook doesn't.
All 50 states. Every week.
Click any state to see lanes, cities, and pricing.
Six reasons shippers stick with us.
Independent brokers come and go — most last under three years. We've been routing cars across the lower 48 since 2007, and the same people who answered the phone on year one still answer it now.
That continuity matters when something rare happens: a snowstorm closes I-70 the night before pickup, a driver hits a delay outside Albuquerque, a hailstorm clips the trailer in Amarillo. Experience isn't a marketing word here. It's why the loads still move.
Every shipment is priced live.
Rates move weekly with fuel, season, and carrier capacity. Tell us your pickup ZIP, delivery ZIP, and vehicle — we'll show your real estimate in seconds.
From daily drivers to seven-figure exotics.
The car decides the trailer. A sedan on a 9-car open is the right call 95% of the time; a 911 GT3 needs single-car enclosed with a lift gate and soft ties. We won't sell you trailer space your vehicle doesn't need — and we won't shortchange the ones that do.
Tesla, Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini — single-car enclosed, lift gate, soft ties, declared-value rider up to $1M. The driver who pulls onto your driveway has been doing concours work for a decade.
Door-to-door in every major US metro.
Eight metros below sit at the heart of our network — but every ZIP in the lower 48 sees a truck. Click into a city for local pickup notes, lane history, and seasonal pricing context.
4.9★ from 2,140+ verified shippers.
Every review below is tied to a real Bill of Lading and a real VIN — no anonymous five-star fluff. These are the shipments that turned strangers into repeat customers.
"Picked up two days after booking, dropped off on schedule. Driver was a pro — kept me in the loop the whole way. No surprise fees."
"Snowbird run for my Lexus. Enclosed, lift gate, perfect. Zero damage and the quote held exactly."
"Cross-country move with my SUV. Dispatcher actually answered the phone every time. Wild."
"Shipped a 911 GT3 from LA to Vegas in a single-car enclosed. Lift gate, soft ties, delivered cleaner than I dropped it off."
"Job started Monday, car needed in Houston by Friday. Booked Wednesday, picked up Thursday, delivered Sunday. Exactly as quoted."
"3,100 miles, 9 days, zero stress. Dispatcher texted updates daily. Driver was meticulous on the BOL walkaround."
Austin HQ &
around the web.
Dispatch runs out of Austin, TX — but we're listed, reviewed, and reachable just about everywhere shippers look. Check us out on the directories and socials below, then drop a pin on the map.
How much does it cost to ship a car across states?+
Open auto transport typically runs $0.40–$0.60 per mile for short hauls (under 500 mi) and $0.30–$0.45 per mile for long hauls (1,500+ mi). A standard sedan from California to Texas runs $849–$1,150 open, $1,650–$2,200 enclosed. Get a real quote in under a minute with our calculator.
How long does cross-state auto transport take?+
Transit time depends on distance: under 500 miles is typically 1–3 days, 500–1,500 miles is 3–5 days, 1,500–2,500 miles is 5–8 days, and 2,500+ miles is 7–10 days. Pickup usually happens within 1–7 days of booking depending on lane density.
Is my car insured during transport?+
Yes. Every carrier in our network carries minimum $250,000 cargo insurance, and you'll receive the certificate of insurance before pickup. Damage claims are filed against the carrier's policy with our dispatch team coordinating the entire process on your behalf.
Open vs enclosed — which do I need?+
Open is fine for 95% of vehicles — it's what dealerships use. Pick enclosed if your vehicle is worth over $80k, is a classic/exotic, has low ground clearance, has a custom paint job, or you simply want maximum protection. Enclosed runs roughly 60–80% more than open.
Do I need to be present for pickup and delivery?+
Yes — you or a designated adult (18+) must be present at both ends to sign the Bill of Lading and inspect the vehicle. We coordinate a specific window with you and the driver, usually a 2–4 hour arrival range.
Can I pack stuff in my car?+
Most carriers allow up to 100 lbs of personal items in the trunk only, below the window line. Items are not covered by the carrier's cargo insurance. We recommend keeping personal items minimal — DOT regulations technically prohibit household goods on auto carriers.
Questions, answered
What makes Cross State Auto Transport different from a quote-comparison site?+
We're a licensed broker (USDOT 3845921 · MC 1402738), not a lead-resale form. Your information stays with us — you won't be flooded with 12 brokers calling at once. One dispatcher, one quote, one accountable team start to finish.
How fast can I get a real price?+
Online instant quote in under 60 seconds, or call 888-996-1069 and speak with a dispatcher in under two minutes. Both reflect the same live carrier-board rate — not a sales pitch number.
Do you ship in all 50 states?+
Yes — door-to-door coverage in every state including Hawaii and Alaska via partner port and rail networks. We move 20,000+ vehicles a year across every major corridor.
Are you fully licensed and insured?+
Yes. USDOT 3845921 and MC 1402738 with the FMCSA. Every carrier in our network is vetted for active authority, $250k+ cargo insurance, and a safety rating before being dispatched on your shipment.
What if my plans change after booking?+
Reschedule or cancel free any time before a carrier is dispatched. Your deposit isn't even charged until we assign a specific carrier to your load — zero financial risk to lock in today's price.
Get a Real Quote in 30 Seconds.
No deposit until a carrier is assigned. Talk to a real dispatcher in Austin — not a call center overseas.