The time it takes to ship a vehicle consists of two separate components: 1) the time it takes to schedule your shipment and arrange the pick-up, and 2) the actual time in transit.
33 Scheduling Your Auto Shipment
In general, it is best to schedule your auto transport pick-up 1-2 weeks in advance to allow the car shipping company time to find the right car carrier for your vehicle. If you need to have it picked up sooner than that, be sure to let the auto transport company know. Many auto transport companies are able to ship a car within 7 days as long as you are prepared to pay an additional fee.
Once your pick-up has been scheduled, car shipping companies will typically give you a 3-day window rather than an exact pick-up date. (Learn more about how the 3-day pick-up window works .)
Once your car is in transit, the delivery time is a matter of shipping distance, plus any additional stops the car carrier needs to make and delays it may encounter. Shipping a vehicle across the US typically takes 1-2 weeks; shorter distances (e.g. New Jersey to Florida) take less time. To get an accurate estimate for shipping your vehicle, contact a car shipping company .
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