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Enterprise Auto TransportOwner Operated · Federally Licensed & Bonded

Enterprise Auto Transport is an owner-operated, federally licensed & bonded nationwide auto transport broker (USDOT #2273104 / MC #774106). All logistics are managed via our central dispatch at (239) 273-4649— this is our only phone number.

Long distance

Ship a Car Across the Country

A 2,800-mile move is a logistics problem, not a road trip. Here is what cross-country auto transport actually costs, how long it takes and how we run it.

Timelines

Typical long-haul transit windows

Transit time starts the day the vehicle is loaded, not the day you book. Add one to five days on the front for a carrier to reach your pickup address.

CorridorDistanceIn transit
Florida ↔ California2,600 mi7–9 days
Florida ↔ New York1,300 mi3–5 days
Texas ↔ Washington2,300 mi6–8 days
Illinois ↔ Arizona1,750 mi4–6 days
Massachusetts ↔ Colorado2,000 mi5–7 days
Michigan ↔ Nevada2,100 mi5–8 days

Planning

What makes a cross-country move go smoothly

  • Book two to three weeks ahead for coast-to-coast lanes
  • Give a first-available date rather than a fixed calendar day
  • Use a major metro on at least one end when you can
  • Book flights only after your vehicle is dispatched
  • Keep a spare key with you, not in the vehicle
  • Leave a quarter tank — fuel is dead weight over 2,800 miles
  • Remove toll transponders and parking passes — we are not responsible for tolls in transit
  • Photograph every panel before the truck arrives
  • Name a backup contact at the delivery end

Coverage

Insured for the whole distance

Every mile is covered by the carrier's active cargo policy, verified before dispatch: $250,000 cargo coverage on open carriers and up to $2,000,000 cargo coverage on enclosed carriers. Vehicles are secured with soft-tie wheel straps so nothing hooks the frame or suspension over a week on the road.

FAQ

Cross-country shipping questions

How much does it cost to ship a car across the country?
Coast-to-coast open transport for a standard sedan generally runs $1,100 to $1,700, and enclosed runs roughly 40 to 60 percent higher. Large SUVs, lifted trucks, non-running vehicles and rural endpoints add to that.
How long does cross-country auto transport take?
Figure seven to ten days in transit for about 2,800 miles. Drivers are capped by federal hours-of-service rules, so roughly 500 miles a day is the honest planning number.
Is it cheaper to drive it myself?
Rarely, once you add fuel, three to five nights of lodging, meals, tires and the depreciation of putting 2,800 miles on the odometer — plus the week of your own time.
Can I fly out and meet the car?
Most customers do. Book the flight after your vehicle is dispatched and you have a real delivery window from the driver, not before.
Do you ship to Alaska and Hawaii?
Yes, through port service. The vehicle moves overland to Tacoma, Long Beach or another port and continues by ocean carrier. Timelines run two to four weeks depending on sailing schedules.
What's the best time of year for a long-distance move?
Late spring and early fall are the calmest. January northbound and October southbound get tight because snowbird volume floods the same lanes and pushes carrier rates up.

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