California to Florida Car Shipping
Compare California to Florida car shipping for a relocation, seasonal stay, or second vehicle. See open-carrier estimates for Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville before choosing your pickup date.
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From Los Angeles, the Onyx estimates are about 2,736 miles to Miami, 2,514 to Orlando, and 2,528 to Tampa. Orlando and Tampa are close in mileage, but their prices and carrier availability can differ.
For a seasonal move, plan around the first day someone can receive the car. A condo check-in, flight arrival, or community gate schedule can affect the handoff even when the truck is nearby.
If you are shipping a second car ahead of a household move, a local representative can meet the driver in Florida. Provide their contact details and agree on where the vehicle will stay after unloading.
California to Florida Auto Transport Options
Choose a trailer for the vehicle you’re shipping from California. An everyday sedan, a low-clearance sports car, and a vehicle released by a dealer each need different details at booking.
Open Auto Transport
Open carriers carry vehicles on an exposed trailer. The California to Florida prices shown on this page assume open transport for a running vehicle. Ask for a separate estimate for a large SUV or truck.
Enclosed Auto Transport
Enclosed carriers shelter the vehicle during the trip. Give the coordinator your ground clearance and any special loading needs when requesting an enclosed quote.
Door-to-Door Car Shipping
Give the street addresses in California and Florida. The driver will arrange pickup and delivery as close as a transporter can safely and legally reach.
Cross-Country Car Shipping
If you are moving to Florida on a fixed schedule, share your travel dates. An alternate contact at either end gives you more flexibility when coordinating with a long-distance carrier.
Classic Car Shipping
For a restored or collectible car, specify its dimensions, clearance, and any handling instructions. Compare enclosed and open service before selecting a carrier.
Vehicle Shipping for Different Needs
Buying from a dealer in California or arranging a family handoff in Florida? Provide the releasing and receiving contacts. For an auction pickup, call Onyx to arrange release and loading.
How California to Florida Car Shipping Works
Use the two ZIP codes, your vehicle details, and the first date it can leave California. Pickup and transit are scheduled separately. Allow an estimated 4–9 transit days for Los Angeles to Miami and 3–7 for Los Angeles to Orlando or Tampa. Pickup is scheduled separately. Tell us if a second-home community accepts deliveries only on certain days.
Get a Quote & Book Your Order
Provide the pickup and delivery ZIP codes, vehicle details, transport choice, and first available date. Review your quote and payment option, then book when ready. Tell us about access limits or vehicle modifications before a carrier is assigned.
Vehicle Pickup at Your Location
Your coordinator shares carrier and pickup details after assignment. Prepare the car and meet the driver at the agreed California location. Review its condition together, note existing damage on the inspection report, and keep photos and a copy of the paperwork.
Safe Delivery to Your Destination
Stay in contact about the Florida arrival window. You or your representative meet the driver, inspect the car, and compare it with the pickup report before signing. Have any agreed delivery balance ready using the payment method confirmed in advance.
Prepare for Pickup in California
Give your California pickup ZIP code and the first day the vehicle is available. If a property manager holds the garage key or fob, arrange access before the driver arrives.
Have a working key ready and photograph the car before it leaves California. Let us know whether it starts, rolls, steers, and brakes. Your pickup contact should be present for the condition inspection.
Your Pickup Checklist
- Remove loose belongings
- Disable toll tags
- Photograph vehicle condition
- Keep keys available
- Report non-running condition
- Confirm safe truck access
- Arrange an authorized contact
- Review the pickup inspection
Plan Your Florida Delivery
Ask your Florida condo or gated community where a large transporter can stop. Give your coordinator any gate instructions and receiving hours, especially for a seasonal home that is vacant before you arrive.
If storms or closures affect the handoff, check Florida’s official traffic map.
At delivery in Florida, check the car against the pickup inspection and your photos. Record any concerns on the delivery paperwork before signing and keep a copy.
Your Delivery Checklist
- Confirm the recipient contact
- Discuss delivery access
- Allow flexibility in timing
- Meet at the agreed location
- Inspect before signing
- Compare the pickup report
- Document any concerns
- Keep shipment paperwork
How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car From California to Florida?
Los Angeles to Miami is estimated at $1,250–$1,550 for open transport. Los Angeles to Orlando is $1,175–$1,450. A Miami estimate can be a poor guide for a Jacksonville delivery, especially when the pickup city changes too.
The Onyx California route guide gives a state-to-state estimate of $1,154–$1,847 for open shipping and 6–8 transit days. Use your pickup and delivery ZIP codes for a current price.
Get Your California to Florida Quote
Enter the California pickup, the Florida delivery, your vehicle, and your first available date. No payment is charged until a carrier is assigned.
Factors that affect pricing
- Distance between pickup and delivery locations
- Vehicle type, size, and weight
- Open or enclosed transportation
- Whether the vehicle is running or inoperable
- Specific pickup and drop-off areas
- Carrier availability
- Time of year
- Fuel and transportation expenses
- Demand for your selected route
- Preferred pickup timeframe
What Affects Your California to Florida Shipping Rate?
When comparing California to Florida quotes, use the same vehicle, cities, and dates. Here is what can change the price between your first estimate and a quote for the actual shipment.
Distance
From Los Angeles, the Onyx estimates are about 2,736 miles to Miami, 2,514 to Orlando, and 2,528 to Tampa. Compare distances using the specific pickup and delivery ZIP codes.
Vehicle Size
Larger vehicles generally need more space on the carrier and may weigh more. Their size can affect loading, available carrier space, and overall transportation costs.
Transport Type
Your choice between open and enclosed transport can change the price. Open transport is commonly more affordable, while enclosed transport provides additional protection during your vehicle’s journey.
Vehicle Condition
A running vehicle is usually easier to load and unload. If your car cannot move on its own, special equipment or additional handling may increase transportation costs.
Season and Demand
Shipping costs can change during busy seasons when more people need vehicle transportation. Higher demand and limited carrier availability may affect the rate for your move.
Pickup and Delivery Location
Your specific pickup and delivery areas can influence pricing. Remote locations, difficult access, or limited carrier routes may require extra planning and affect the overall transportation cost.
Why Ship From California to Florida With Onyx?
Onyx arranges transport between your California pickup and Florida delivery and coordinates with the assigned carrier. You can review the price and service before booking.
Your coordinator can help plan either end of the move. See our guides to California car shipping and Florida car shipping for other destinations, or use the city examples below for this direction.
Planning the return trip? See Florida to California car shipping for pickup in the opposite direction.
What Onyx can arrange
- Car shipping across the country
- Open or enclosed transport
- Door-to-door delivery when possible
- Quick online quotes
- Shipping for personal and business needs
- State-to-state car transport
- Help from booking to delivery
California Pickup Cities and Florida Delivery Locations
These examples show how to plan a pickup in California or a delivery in Florida. Enter the actual address when you book so the carrier can check access.
Los Angeles, California
Compare separate estimates from Los Angeles to Miami, Orlando, and Tampa in the table below.
San Francisco, California
San Francisco to Miami is about 3,040 miles in our table. A Southern California pickup estimate will understate that distance.
San Diego, California
San Diego to Jacksonville and San Diego to Miami have separate estimates. Give the final Florida city when booking.
Miami, Florida
For a high-rise or waterfront property, confirm whether the driver should meet a resident or another authorized recipient outside the building.
Orlando, Florida
Tell us if the vehicle is going to a residence, campus, or gated community and when the recipient can meet an arriving carrier.
Tampa, Florida
A Tampa Bay delivery needs the actual ZIP code. A destination across the bay or farther down the coast may change the quote.
California to Florida Car Shipping Distances, Transit Times and Prices
| Pickup → Delivery | Approx. Distance | Estimated Transit Time | Estimated Open Transport Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA → Miami, FL | 2,736 miles | 4–9 days | $1,080–$1,850 |
| Los Angeles, CA → Orlando, FL | 2,514 miles | 3–7 days | $1,080–$1,850 |
| Los Angeles, CA → Tampa, FL | 2,528 miles | 3–7 days | $1,080–$1,850 |
| San Francisco, CA → Miami, FL | 3,040 miles | 4–10 days | $1,080–$1,850 |
| San Diego, CA → Miami, FL | 2,659 miles | 4–9 days | $1,080–$1,850 |
| San Diego, CA → Jacksonville, FL | 2,340 miles | 3–7 days | $1,080–$1,850 |
Onyx planning estimates for running vehicles on open carriers. Transit begins at pickup. Exact mileage, price, and timing depend on your California and Florida addresses, vehicle, and carrier availability.
Car Shipping Services by State
California to Florida Car Shipping FAQs
The Onyx open-carrier planning range is $1,250–$1,550. It covers about 2,736 miles, with an estimated 4–9 days on the road after pickup.
An authorized recipient must be available to inspect the car and sign for delivery. If the property will be empty, arrange a representative or discuss a later shipping date.
Request the city where you actually want the vehicle. From Los Angeles, the Orlando and Tampa estimates both show 3–7 transit days, while Miami has a longer estimated window.
Allow an estimated 4–9 transit days for Los Angeles to Miami and 3–7 for Los Angeles to Orlando or Tampa. Pickup is scheduled separately. Tell us if a second-home community accepts deliveries only on certain days.
Onyx charges no upfront payment. No payment is charged until a carrier is assigned. Review the payment option and any delivery balance shown on your booking.