California to Florida Car Shipping
Eastbound door-to-door on the I-10 corridor — open from $949, enclosed for collector cars, 7–10 days transit, fully insured. 55,697 vehicles shipped, rated 4.8/5.
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Shipping a car from California to Florida typically runs $950–$1,200 on open carriers and $1,425–$2,040 enclosed, with 7–10 days in transit across roughly 2,400–2,750 miles eastbound on I-10. Most vehicles are picked up within 1–3 days of booking.
Car shipping from California to Florida
One of America's biggest relocation flows — Californians heading to the Sunshine State, and collector cars heading to Florida garages.
The California to Florida corridor covers roughly 2,400–2,750 miles eastbound — Los Angeles to Jacksonville runs about 2,400 miles, LA to Miami closer to 2,750. This lane rides I-10 end to end: from Santa Monica, California east through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and the Gulf states into Florida. At Navi Auto Transport, we run it every week of the year, door-to-door.
Eastbound demand is driven by one of the largest interstate migration flows in the country: Californians relocating to Florida — retirees, remote workers, and finance and tech professionals moving to Miami, Tampa, and the Gulf Coast. On top of relocation flow, this lane carries a distinctive segment: rust-free California classics and exotics heading to Florida collectors, which makes enclosed transport a bigger share of this direction than almost any lane we run. Add Navy moves from San Diego to NAS Jacksonville, NAS Pensacola, and MacDill AFB, and eastbound trucks stay busy year-round. Explore full state coverage on our California auto transport and Florida auto transport hubs. Shipping the other direction? See our Florida to California car shipping guide.
California to Florida shipping cost by vehicle
Open transport estimates from our trailing 30-day booked rates. Enclosed adds 50–70% to each figure.
| Vehicle Type | Est. Cost | Transit Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan / Coupe | $950–$1,200 | 7–10 days | Peak season +20% |
| SUV / Crossover | $1,050–$1,300 | 7–10 days | +$100 vs sedan |
| Pickup Truck | $1,075–$1,325 | 7–10 days | +$125 vs sedan |
| Minivan / Full-size Van | $1,100–$1,350 | 7–10 days | Oversize may add cost |
| Luxury / Classic (Enclosed) | $1,425–$2,040 | 7–10 days | The collector-car standard on this lane |
Non-running vehicles add $50–$250 depending on loading requirements. Want your exact price? Use our instant calculator →
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Schedule Pickup
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Delivery & Inspection
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What we know about this lane from running it
Lane-specific intel from 10+ years dispatching the I-10 corridor eastbound — the details quote forms don't tell you.
Enclosed carriers on this lane book out earlier than open ones. The steady flow of rust-free California classics and exotics heading to Florida collectors means enclosed capacity eastbound is claimed 1–2 weeks ahead, especially around major Florida auction and show dates. If your vehicle needs enclosed, book the moment your dates firm up — open transport can usually be arranged inside a week; enclosed often can't.
I-10 drops North Florida first; South Florida rides one more day. Jacksonville and the Panhandle come straight off the corridor. Orlando, Tampa, and especially Miami and Fort Lauderdale continue south on I-75 or the Turnpike — plan on the later end of the 7–10 day window for South Florida deliveries, and we'll give you a realistic day, not an optimistic one.
In October and November, you're sharing trucks with the snowbirds. Every fall, Florida-bound capacity from the whole country tightens as seasonal residents ship south — and eastbound loads from California compete for the same delivery-side slots. If you're relocating in the fall, booking 2–3 weeks ahead protects both your price and your pickup window.
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California to Florida — common questions
Straight answers to the questions customers ask before booking on this lane.