How long does it take to ship a car cross-country?

However you get your cross country car shipping quote, be it from one of our auto transport consultants or directly from our website, the quote remains valid for a period of 7 calendar days. The dynamics of the cross country car transport industry frequently fluctuate, resulting in weekly variations in the auto transport rates, and this is the reason for the timeframe. However, there’s no cause for concern as we believe in transparent and fair pricing. We will make every effort to ensure that you receive the most accurate price possible.

At NAVI Auto Transport, we provide two payment alternatives for our cross country vehicle shipping services – Discounted Price and Regular Price.

Discounted Price: After we have designated a carrier to pick up your vehicle, we collect a partial payment to your credit or debit card. Upon delivery of your vehicle, you will then settle the remaining balance with the driver. This payment can be made using cash, a cashier’s check, or a money order.

Regular Price: The moment we assign a carrier to pick up your vehicle, the full payment is processed. This means that you don’t pay anything at the time of delivery.

You are allowed to transport up to 100lbs of personal items securely stored in the trunk or cargo area of your vehicle during the shipping process. Please ensure that these items are appropriately secured within a suitcase or a single box for safe transportation.

You have the option to load additional personal items when moving your car across the country, but it is important to provide the estimated weight of these items during the booking process for cross country car transport. By providing this information, we can calculate an all-inclusive price that covers both the vehicle and the additional personal belongings.

When you ship personal items in your car specific requirements must be followed. The front seats and front seat floorboards must be completely empty, without any personal items. The backseat and backseat floorboards should also be empty and devoid of any personal belongings, unless you have received an all-inclusive rate for items to be placed there.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during the entire transportation process. It is insured right from the moment a carrier picks it up and until it’s delivered to your desired location.  We pre-screen every carrier to guarantee that they meet all insurance requirements under the Department of Transport (DOT) regulation. The insurance coverage for your vehicle is determined by its value, the type of trailer employed for the transport, and the specific company.

Typically, an open cross country car transport carrier provides cargo insurance coverage ranging from $100,000 to $200,000. An enclosed transport carrier offers a substantially higher insurance coverage, varying between $250,000 and $3,000,000. Carriers’ certificates of insurance can be provided upon request.

In compliance with regulations, it is strictly prohibited to ship items outside of a vehicle on an open transport trailer. However, if you choose for an enclosed auto transport trailer, you have the opportunity to transport additional items such as an engine, tires, rims or transmission. These items must be properly secured in a crate for safe transportation

The ‘First Available Pick-up Date’ refers to the earliest date when your vehicle is prepared and ready for pick-up. Once we’ve assigned a car shipping carrier to your order, we will get in touch with you to verify the specific pick-up date for your vehicle shipment.

From the first available pick-up date the standard car shipping pick-up window is between 1 to 5 business days. This represents the period during which your vehicle is prepared for pick up for cross country car transport.

Typically, individuals schedule their long-distance auto transport service approximately 1 to 2 weeks ahead of time. This gives us plenty of time to find and secure your cross country shipping service.

There might be situations where you need to expedite the cross-country car movement process, and you only have a day or two prior to your preferred pick-up date. In these cases, we can provide a guaranteed pick-up service. We recommend discussing with one of our experienced cross country car transport advisors to clarify the price and timeframe. Once the booking for cross-country car shipping is finalized, we’ll get in touch with you to arrange the final details.

Yes, you use our instant online quote calculator to get a free, instant cross country car transport quote. The only details required at this stage are the city/ZIP codes for both the pick-up and drop-off locations. Alternatively, you have the option to discuss your requirements with our cross country car transport shipping advisors over the phone or via email. An exact address is not necessary to receive a quote for cross country car shipping, but you will need to provide this information when you finalize your booking for the cross country vehicle transport service.

You can ship your car with open auto transport or enclosed auto transport.

The transit time of our cross country car shipping services can vary based on several factors such as road construction, traffic conditions, seasonality, weather conditions, driver schedules, and potential detours. On average, for distances under 200 miles, shipping a car across the country usually takes around 1-2 days. However, for distances exceeding 2,000 miles, the estimated delivery time can extend up to 9 days.

Our team of car shipping advisors is dedicated to ensuring a smooth and convenient transportation process for your vehicle across the country.  We aim to minimize any potential delays and ensure efficient handling throughout the entire journey.

If there is no time to lose, we offer solutions to accommodate your urgent needs.Our services include options such as express car shipping or a guaranteed pick-up, which expedite the entire shipping process for your convenience.