How Long Does Auto Transport Take?

One of the most common questions for people looking to have their vehicle shipped is how long will the process take. First, we here at MoveVehicles.com feel it is important for people to understand that getting a vehicle shipped is not like using Fed Ex, or UPS to deliver a package. Guaranteed delivery times are rare as there are just too many variables facing auto transporters in their daily operations.

Usually, your vehicle is picked up within five to seven days of you accepting a quote from a auto shipping company. Depending on where you live, it may happen faster and it may take longer. Less populated states and out of the way locations typically mean you should expect a longer wait. If you live in a major metro area and are moving to another major metro area, it might be less of a wait.

If you vehicle is being moved between 0-500 miles, delivery should only be a couple of days. 500-1500 miles will probably be between four to seven days, and a cross country trip might mean a delivery time of up to two weeks.

Why so long? Vehicle carriers rarely go directly from point A to point B. If you car is being moved from New York to California, it may end up going through Washington on the way there. In order to be efficient, the companies must often crisscross the country in order to pick-up and deliver other customer vehicles.

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