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Relocations
Cross-Country Moves
Move a vehicle toward your new destination without adding thousands of highway miles.
Vehicle Shipping Across The United States
Nationwide Auto Transport From Coast To Coast.
Nationwide auto transport gives vehicle owners a practical way to move cars, trucks and SUVs between states without driving the vehicle across the country. American Auto Express coordinates vehicle shipping throughout the United States for relocations, purchases, dealership moves and long-distance transportation needs.
Nationwide Vehicle Shipping
Cross-Country Transportation Coordination
Coverage
United States
Transport
Open & Enclosed
Vehicles
Cars, Trucks & SUVs
Service
Pickup & Delivery
What Is Nationwide Auto Transport?
Nationwide auto transport is the coordination of vehicle transportation between cities and states throughout the United States. Instead of driving a vehicle hundreds or thousands of miles, transportation can be arranged between a pickup location and destination.
This can be useful for customers relocating across the country, purchasing a vehicle in another state, moving dealer inventory or transporting an additional household vehicle.
Can A Vehicle Be Shipped Across The Country?
Yes. Vehicle transportation can be coordinated between many locations throughout the United States. However, available carrier capacity can vary depending on the route, season, vehicle type and requested schedule.
Major interstate corridors may have more frequent carrier traffic than remote routes. Therefore, flexibility can sometimes create additional transportation options.
How Long Does Cross-Country Car Shipping Take?
Transit time depends on the total distance, route, weather, traffic and carrier schedule. Longer routes naturally require more travel time than regional transportation.
Pickup timing and transportation availability should also be considered separately from actual transit time.
Interstate Auto Transport Information
Before arranging interstate transportation, customers can review consumer information from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Read The FMCSA Automobile Transporter Advisory →Nationwide Shipping For Real-Life Moves.
Customers ship vehicles across the country for many different reasons. The transportation process can be coordinated around the vehicle, route and requested timing.
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Vehicle Purchases
Out-Of-State Buyers
Transportation can be coordinated after purchasing a vehicle from another state.
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Seasonal Transport
Seasonal Relocation
Vehicles can be moved between seasonal residences when customers relocate during the year.
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College Moves
Student Vehicles
Vehicle transportation can help when students relocate between home and an out-of-state college.
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Automotive Inventory
Dealer Vehicles
Dealership and auction vehicles can be transported between states and commercial destinations.
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Specialty Vehicles
Collector Cars
Classic, luxury, exotic and specialty vehicles may also require long-distance transportation.
Long-Distance Vehicle Shipping
From State To State. Coast To Coast.
Long-distance vehicle transportation can reduce the need for extended highway driving, hotel stays, fuel stops and additional wear on the vehicle.
Instead, the vehicle can travel as part of a coordinated auto transport route toward its destination.
Cross-country transportation
State-to-state vehicle shipping
Dealer and auction transportation
Open and enclosed transport options
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How Nationwide Auto Transport Works.
A long-distance vehicle move starts with accurate vehicle, location and schedule information.
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Start Here
Request A Quote
Provide the vehicle year, make and model along with pickup and destination information.
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Transportation
Review Options
Available transportation can be reviewed around the route, vehicle type and requested schedule.
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Pickup
Prepare The Vehicle
Remove personal items, document vehicle condition and have the vehicle ready for pickup.
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Destination
Receive Your Vehicle
Finally, review the vehicle at delivery and complete the transportation process.
Popular Nationwide Transport Corridors.
Vehicle transportation occurs along thousands of routes throughout the United States. These examples represent common long-distance shipping corridors.
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Texas To Florida
Long-distance southern vehicle transportation.
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California To Texas
Major western-to-southern transport corridor.
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Florida To New York
Popular seasonal and relocation corridor.
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Arizona To California
Regional western vehicle transportation.
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Texas To California
Cross-country southwestern transport corridor.
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Florida To Texas
Long-distance southern vehicle shipping route.
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New York To Florida
Common seasonal vehicle transport route.
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California To Florida
Major coast-to-coast vehicle transport corridor.
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Nationwide Car Shipping Cost
What Affects The Transport Price?
Nationwide auto transport pricing depends on the route, vehicle and current transportation conditions rather than one fixed national price.
Distance is a major factor. However, vehicle size, operability, transportation method, pickup location and schedule can also affect the quote.
For an accurate estimate, provide complete vehicle and route details when requesting transportation.
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Distance
Longer routes generally require more total carrier mileage.
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Vehicle Size
Larger trucks and SUVs occupy more carrier space than smaller passenger vehicles.
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Pickup & Destination
Major metropolitan routes can have different availability than remote locations.
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Vehicle Condition
Non-running vehicles can require different loading equipment and arrangements.
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Transport Method
Open and enclosed transportation can have different availability and pricing.
Choose Your Transport Method.
The right nationwide transportation option depends on the vehicle, route, owner preference and available carrier equipment.
Popular Nationwide Option
Open Auto Transport
Open auto transport is commonly used for standard cars, trucks and SUVs moving between states.
Common nationwide transportation method
Suitable for many passenger vehicles
Broad route availability
Typically lower cost than enclosed transport
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Premium Transportation
Enclosed Auto Transport
Enclosed transportation can be considered for classic, luxury, exotic and specialty vehicles requiring reduced exterior exposure.
Covered transportation environment
Reduced weather and road exposure
Useful for specialty vehicles
Premium transportation option
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Nationwide Shipping For Many Vehicle Types.
Transportation options can be coordinated for many different types of passenger and specialty vehicles.
Cars & Sedans
Standard passenger vehicles are commonly transported between states.
SUVs & Crossovers
SUV transportation can be coordinated using available carrier capacity.
Trucks
Pickup truck size and configuration should be provided when requesting transportation.
Classic & Exotic
Collector, luxury and specialty vehicles may also be transported nationwide.
Transport For Major Makes.
American Auto Express coordinates nationwide vehicle transportation for many common automotive manufacturers.
Before Vehicle Pickup
Prepare Your Vehicle For Transport.
A few simple preparation steps can help make long-distance vehicle pickup and delivery easier.
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Clean The Vehicle
A reasonably clean exterior makes existing cosmetic condition easier to document.
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Take Photographs
Photograph the vehicle from several angles before pickup.
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Remove Personal Items
Remove loose belongings and unnecessary personal property before transportation.
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Check Vehicle Condition
Identify mechanical issues, fluid leaks or other concerns before pickup.
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Have Keys Available
Make sure the necessary vehicle keys are available when the carrier arrives.
Nationwide Vehicle Shipping Questions
Nationwide Auto Transport FAQ.
Nationwide vehicle transportation begins with the vehicle
details, pickup location, destination and timing.
Transportation can then be coordinated around the route and
available carrier capacity.
Yes. Vehicle transportation can be coordinated between many
locations throughout the United States. Availability depends
on the specific route and requested schedule.
Pricing depends on distance, vehicle size, pickup and
destination locations, vehicle condition, transportation
method and current carrier availability.
Transit time depends on the distance, route, weather,
traffic and carrier schedule. Pickup timing can also vary
based on route availability.
Yes. Trucks and SUVs can be transported, although larger
vehicles may require additional carrier space. Accurate
vehicle information should be provided when requesting a
quote.
Enclosed transportation can be considered for classic,
luxury, exotic and specialty vehicles when suitable
carrier capacity is available.
Transportation may be possible for certain non-running
vehicles, but the operating condition should be disclosed
because different loading equipment may be required.
Vehicle Shipping Across The United States
Need To Move A Vehicle Across The Country?
Tell us what vehicle you're shipping, where it is located and where it needs to go. American Auto Express can help coordinate nationwide vehicle transportation for your next move, purchase or long-distance shipment.