YOUR MOVE. YOUR CAR. ONE LESS THING TO DRIVE.
Relocation Car Shipping
Move your car while you focus on moving home.
Starting a job, joining family, or settling into a new home? Onyx coordinates vehicle relocation across the contiguous U.S., with open or enclosed transport and handoffs planned around your move.
No upfront payment.
No charge until a carrier is assigned.
Household moves · Job relocations · Retirement · Military moves
Instant Car Shipping Quote
Calculating Your Quote
We’re checking your route, vehicle details, and current transport rates to provide you with an accurate estimate.
Pickup & delivery coordination
Plan the vehicle handoffs around your moving arrangements.
Insurance Included on Every Order
Transport coverage under the carrier’s cargo policy.
Support from quote to delivery
A team to help with the details of your move.
THE SERVICE, EXPLAINED
Your car moves with your next chapter.
Relocation car shipping moves your vehicle on a carrier while you arrange the rest of your move. It can help when you are flying to your new home, moving several vehicles, or keeping a long drive out of an already busy week.
Share when the car will be ready, when you expect to reach the destination, and who can meet the driver. Onyx uses those details to coordinate a practical pickup and delivery plan, with timing estimates explained separately.
Best suited to: family moves, new jobs, retirement relocations, military households, and moves with more than one vehicle.
01 / YOUR TIME
Focus on the move
Keep packing, travel, and settling in separate from the task of driving your car long distance.
02 / YOUR VEHICLES
Plan a multi-car household
Share each vehicle’s details so capacity and collection arrangements can be considered together.
03 / YOUR HANDOFFS
Arrange help at either end
Name an authorized contact to release or receive the car when your own travel overlaps.
FIT VEHICLE TRANSPORT INTO YOUR MOVING PLAN
How relocation car shipping works.
01
Share your moving plans
Provide both locations, vehicle details, the first available pickup date, and your destination availability. Tell us about lease dates, flights, or other timing constraints.
02
Prepare & release the car
Clear out personal items and arrange a pickup contact. You or your representative inspect the vehicle with the driver, take photos, and complete the condition report.
03
Receive at your destination
Keep the delivery contact reachable. Inspect the car against the pickup record before signing, record any concerns, and complete any agreed remaining payment.
Coordinate your travel: carrier pickup and delivery are estimated windows. Leave a buffer around flights, moving trucks, and your first day at work, and arrange a representative if needed.
A QUOTE FOR YOUR ACTUAL MOVE
What does relocation car shipping cost?
Your estimate depends on the route, vehicle size, transport type, and dates. Share each car separately when moving a multi-car household so the space and loading requirements can be considered.
Compare the transport quote with the time, fuel, overnight stops, and extra mileage involved in driving. If you have flexible dates or alternative accessible handoff locations, discuss them before finalizing the plan.
No upfront payment. Payment begins after carrier assignment.
Route & distance
Pickup and delivery cities, mileage, and demand along the route influence the estimate.
Vehicles & trailer choice
Size, vehicle count, ground clearance, and open or enclosed transport affect space and pricing.
Dates & availability
Moving-season demand and fixed travel dates may limit options. Share your timing constraints early.
Pickup & delivery access
Gated communities, apartment access, and available handoff contacts need to be planned in advance.
CHOOSE WHAT FITS YOUR VEHICLE
Choose transport that fits your vehicle.
PRACTICAL VALUE
Open transport
A practical choice for the everyday cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks in your household.
Trailer: open to outdoor conditions.
Cost: generally the lower-priced option.
Availability: more carrier options on many routes.
Consider: your vehicle may arrive dusty and is exposed to weather and road debris.
ADDED PROTECTION
Enclosed transport
Added shelter when your relocation includes a classic, luxury, or collector vehicle.
Trailer: covered sides and roof.
Cost: usually higher than open shipping.
Availability: fewer carrier options on many routes.
Consider: confirm loading needs and allow scheduling flexibility.
KEEP YOUR MOVING DAY MANAGEABLE
Coordinate the car with your move.
Your household movers and vehicle carrier may follow different schedules. Plan who will release the car at your old address and who will receive it at the destination, especially if you are flying or arriving after pickup.
Tell us if the new property is not yet accessible or a handoff address changes. A nearby meeting point may be needed for truck access. For interstate planning, see our state-to-state and cross-country car shipping service.
Your relocation pickup checklist
- Confirm moving dates and destination availability.
- Provide authorized contacts at both locations.
- Remove valuables, boxes, and loose belongings.
- Photograph the car and keep the condition report.
- Share gate codes, access limits, and special controls.
Packing for the move: do not treat the car as a moving container. Ask about carrier rules before leaving any belongings inside.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Relocation shipping questions, answered.
Plan around moving dates, household vehicles, and the people who will meet the driver.
Start planning once your locations and a realistic moving window are known. Share the first date the car is available and when someone can receive it. Early planning gives more time to discuss options, but a quote or requested date does not by itself confirm a carrier appointment.
Standard pickup and delivery windows are estimates. Traffic, weather, loading stops, and carrier availability can affect timing. Tell us about a firm deadline before booking, allow a travel buffer, and discuss what arrangements are actually available rather than assuming a particular arrival day.
Yes. Provide the name and phone number of an authorized representative in advance. They should have access to the vehicle and keys at pickup, be reachable for coordination, inspect its condition, and complete the appropriate handoff paperwork.
Yes, multiple vehicles can be coordinated. Share the year, make, model, condition, and loading needs of each one. Carrier space determines whether they can travel together; do not assume the same truck or arrival time unless those arrangements have been confirmed.
Do not assume the vehicle can carry household goods. Ask about the assigned carrier’s rules before packing anything; weight, loading, and insurance restrictions may apply. Remove valuables and remember that personal belongings should not be assumed to be covered by the carrier’s cargo policy.
Insurance is included on every order through the assigned carrier’s cargo policy, subject to its terms, limits, and exclusions. Ask us about the coverage for your shipment. Keep pickup and delivery inspection records and note any concerns on the delivery report.
No payment is charged until a carrier is assigned. Your selected payment option determines whether you pay the full amount after assignment or pay a partial amount with an agreed balance due at delivery.