Car shipping by state
Washington, D.C. car shipping
Shipping a car within Washington, D.C. or to a neighboring state costs about $410–$510 for 250 miles in October 2026; a cross-country move from Washington to Los Angeles runs $1,440–$1,790 open and takes 7–10 days in transit. Carriers concentrate around Washington, so pickups there get the fastest windows. Source: HaulFare price model, October 2026 edition.
Updated October 2026
$410–$510
About 250 miles, sedan, open, October 2026
$1,440–$1,790
Washington to Los Angeles, open
7–10 days
in transit to Los Angeles
Cost to ship a car from Washington, D.C.
From Washington, sedan, hub to hub, October 2026. For your exact ZIPs, use the cost calculator or the transit time estimator; the cost guide explains the model.
| Destination | Miles | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,707 | $1,440–$1,790 | $2,050–$2,550 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,395 | $1,065–$1,325 | $1,515–$1,885 |
| Orlando, FL | 895 | $850–$1,060 | $1,205–$1,500 |
| New York City, NY | 254 | $415–$515 | $590–$735 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 154 | $325–$405 | $465–$575 |
| Chicago, IL | 700 | $745–$930 | $1,060–$1,315 |
| Columbus, OH | 408 | $565–$705 | $805–$1,000 |
| Atlanta, GA | 640 | $715–$890 | $1,015–$1,265 |
Estimates from the HaulFare price model 2026.09-seed, October 2026. Ranges, not quotes; our licensed transport partner confirms the actual price.
Carrier hubs in Washington, D.C.
The price model measures Washington, D.C. lanes from these metros. An address more than 50 miles from the nearest hub in any state adds up to $175 at that end.
- Washington
Seasonality in Washington, D.C.
From Washington to Orlando, the model's lowest month is February ($895 midpoint) and its highest is July ($1,035). October 2026 sits 2% below the yearly average.
Jan
$905
Feb
$895
Mar
$935
Apr
$960
May
$990
Jun
$1,030
Jul
$1,035
Aug
$1,010
Sep
$960
Oct (October 2026)
$945
Nov
$925
Dec
$935
- October 2026
- Yearly average
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| Month | Price (midpoint) |
|---|---|
| Jan | $905 |
| Feb | $895 |
| Mar | $935 |
| Apr | $960 |
| May | $990 |
| Jun | $1,030 |
| Jul | $1,035 |
| Aug | $1,010 |
| Sep | $960 |
| Oct | $945 |
| Nov | $925 |
| Dec | $935 |
Midpoint, sedan, open carrier, Washington to Orlando by month; columns rise above or fall below the yearly average.
Washington, D.C. questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Washington, D.C.?
In October 2026, a sedan on an open carrier from Washington runs $325–$1,790 to the eight destinations in the price table, depending on distance. Enclosed transport adds about 42% to the price model's estimate.
How long does it take to ship a car from Washington, D.C.?
Carriers cover 400–500 miles a day, so neighboring states take 1–3 days in transit and a cross-country run to Los Angeles 7–10 days, after a 1–5 day pickup window.
