Prices on this route
| Running sedan, open carrier | Picked up within | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flexible | 7 days | $980 |
| Standard recommended | 1–5 days | $1,040 |
| Priority | 1–2 days | $1,160 |
A pickup truck or full-size SUV on Standard: $1,160. Enclosed transport for a sedan on Standard: $1,410. These are the prices our quote form gave on October 19, 2026 for door-to-door service from a home, with a deposit and the rest paid to the driver at delivery; paying the full amount by card online is the regular price, about 4% more. Your exact price comes from the quote form, and it doesn't change after you book. The same prices apply from Los Angeles to Houston.
About the Houston–Los Angeles route
Houston to Los Angeles is about 1,600 miles, almost all of it on I-10. Texas–California is a heavily traveled car-shipping lane, for job moves and for cars bought from California sellers, so carriers run it in both directions every week. Allow 4–6 days on the truck.
How it works
- Get your price in the quote form: pickup and delivery ZIP codes, the vehicle, and whether it runs.
- Book online with nothing charged today. Your card is charged when a carrier is assigned.
- Before pickup you get the driver's name and phone number.
- At pickup and delivery the driver photographs the car on the Bill of Lading, so you sign knowing exactly how it arrived.
Check us before you book
Chinggis Logistics is licensed by the U.S. DOT: USDOT 8311531, MC-73664766, with a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond on file. Look us up on the DOT's SAFER system. Every carrier's authority and insurance is checked with its insurance agent before it carries your car. Shipped with us? Leave us a review on Trustpilot.
Questions about this route
Can you deliver to a street in Los Angeles where a big truck can't fit?
Car carriers are long, and some streets don't allow them. If yours is one, we'll arrange to meet the driver at a nearby lot or wide street before the delivery day.
Is enclosed worth it for this distance?
For a classic, a luxury car or a new paint job, often yes: over 1,600 miles it keeps road grime and weather off the car. For an everyday car, open transport is the industry standard.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Houston to Los Angeles?
On October 19, 2026 our quote form priced a running sedan on an open carrier, door to door, at $980 (Flexible), $1,040 (Standard) or $1,160 (Priority). A pickup truck or full-size SUV was $1,160 on Standard, and enclosed transport for a sedan $1,410. Your exact price comes from the quote form.
How long does it take to ship a car from Houston to Los Angeles?
Usually 4–6 days on the truck once the car is picked up. Pickup is within 1–2 days on Priority, 1–5 days on Standard and within 7 days on Flexible.
Can you ship a car that doesn't run?
Yes, if it rolls, steers and brakes, or with a carrier that has a winch. Tell us in the quote form so the right truck comes and the date holds.
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