Oregon to California Car Shipping

Our team has been in the car shipping industry for a long time. We worked for some of the largest brokers and knew there was a better way to do things.

So we set out to create a company that would be different. We want to walk you through how the process works and we guarantee to match any price you hear from a competitor.

We're a scrappy team that looks forward to earning your business.

Before your vehicle leaves Oregon, remove personal belongings, toll passes, and fragile items. Take off or secure loose exterior and interior accessories, such as bike racks, spoilers, antennas, and custom parts. Leave the carrier a working key, and disable any alarm system.

• Clean the vehicle so existing damage is easy to inspect.
• Take clear photos of each side, the roof, wheels, and interior.
• Check for fluid leaks, keep the battery secure, and leave only the fuel level your carrier requests.
• Make sure the tires are properly inflated and tell the carrier about any mechanical problems.
• At pickup, review the vehicle condition with the driver and confirm all damage on the Bill of Lading.

Carrier rules can vary, especially for personal items and inoperable vehicles, so follow the instructions in your shipping agreement. For more planning information, see our Oregon auto transport guide.

Yes. Your vehicle is covered during transport from Oregon to California. Our quotes are all-inclusive, and every carrier we use must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance. Before your vehicle ships, we verify that the carrier’s policy is valid and in good standing for the full shipment.

For more details, see the car shipping process.

Plan to schedule your Oregon-to-California car shipment at least two weeks in advance. Earlier is better, especially during summer, holidays, and other busy travel periods. Booking early gives carriers more time to match your vehicle with another shipment along the route, which may help control the cost.

If your dates are flexible, say so when you book. Pickup timing can change based on carrier availability, weather, traffic, and other shipments. We will provide the best available pickup window rather than promise an exact time too far in advance.

We accept all forms of payment. We can arrange credit cards or arrange for you to pay the carrier directly through cash/certified check. We even accept payment via Cash/Zelle/Venmo.

The main difference is protection and price. Open transport is the standard, lower-cost option. Your vehicle travels on an uncovered trailer with other cars, so it is exposed to rain, dust, and normal road debris. It works well for most daily drivers.

Enclosed transport carries the vehicle inside a covered trailer. It provides more protection from weather and road debris, but it costs more and may have fewer available carriers. It is often chosen for classic, exotic, luxury, restored, or freshly painted vehicles.

For most Oregon-to-California shipments, open transport is a practical choice. Choose enclosed transport when protecting the vehicle matters more than keeping the price low. Neither option is risk-free, so ask what coverage applies and inspect the car at pickup and delivery. You can also learn more about car shipping in Oregon and car shipping in California.

Yes. We offer door-to-door vehicle transport from Oregon to California when road access allows. During booking, provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. The carrier will aim to collect and deliver your vehicle as close to those addresses as safely and legally possible.

Large carriers may not be able to enter narrow streets, steep roads, gated areas, or locations with low clearance. If the exact address is not accessible, the carrier will work with you to choose a nearby safe location, such as a parking lot or gas station. For more details, see our guide on how to ship a car.