Open Car Transport
Our most popular, most affordable way to ship a vehicle.
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FMCSA Licensed Service Provider · USDOT #4354850
Ship Your Car Anywhere in the US — Instant Quote, No Upfront Payment
Door-to-door pickup & delivery in all 50 states. Open and enclosed carriers. Fully insured. You only pay after we dispatch your carrier.
- No upfront payment
- Fully insured carriers
- All 50 states
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Instant estimate · Under 60 seconds
Simple Process
How It Works
Three steps from quote to delivery — with no payment until your carrier is confirmed.
1
Get Your Free Quote
Fill out our quick form or call us. Tell us your pickup city, delivery city, vehicle type, and preferred date. Takes under 60 seconds. No obligation whatsoever.
2
We Dispatch a Carrier
We match you with a vetted, licensed carrier from our network. You'll receive the driver's name, contact information, and pickup window before anything is charged.
3
Door-to-Door Delivery
Your vehicle is picked up at your door and delivered safely to the destination address. You only pay after the carrier is confirmed and dispatched.
What We Ship
Our Car Shipping Services
From daily drivers to exotics — the right carrier for every vehicle.
Enclosed Auto Transport
Maximum protection for luxury, classic, and exotic vehicles.
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We pick up and deliver as close to your address as legally possible.
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Safe, secure transport for bikes of every make and model.
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Priority pickup when you're on a tight timeline.
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White-glove transport for exotics, collectors, and classics.
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Trust-first auto transport, done right
No Upfront Payment
You never pay a deposit before your carrier is confirmed.
Vetted & Insured Carriers
FMCSA-licensed carriers with active cargo insurance. We verify credentials before every dispatch.
Real People Answer Your Calls
No call centers, no bots. Call and a real team member gives you a straight answer.
All 50 States, Coast to Coast
Miami to Seattle, New York to Los Angeles — we cover every major corridor.
Transparent Pricing
Simple, Honest Rates
Per-mile pricing that drops the farther you ship. No hidden fees, ever.
Most Popular
Open Carrier
Most affordable · used for 90% of shipments
| Under 500 miles | $0.75–$0.90/mi |
| 500–1,500 miles | $0.55–$0.75/mi |
| 1,500+ miles | $0.40–$0.55/mi |
Fully insured · door-to-door · no upfront payment
Get Open QuoteEnclosed Carrier
Maximum protection for high-value vehicles
| Under 500 miles | $1.20–$1.60/mi |
| 500–1,500 miles | $0.95–$1.20/mi |
| 1,500+ miles | $0.75–$0.95/mi |
Higher insurance limits · soft-strap tie-downs
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Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Car shipping typically ranges from about $0.40 to $1.60 per mile depending on distance, vehicle size, transport type, and season. Short local moves cost more per mile than long cross-country routes. The fastest way to get an exact price is our free instant quote — it takes under 60 seconds and there's no obligation.
Most shipments are delivered within 1 to 9 days depending on distance. A short regional move may take 1–3 days, while a coast-to-coast route usually takes 7–9 days. We give you a pickup window and delivery estimate before anything is charged.
Yes. Every carrier we dispatch is FMCSA-licensed and carries active cargo insurance, which we verify before your vehicle is picked up. For high-value vehicles, higher coverage limits are available through enclosed transport.
No. You never pay a deposit before your carrier is confirmed and dispatched. This is one of the core promises of Universe Auto Ship — you only pay once we've matched you with a vetted carrier and your shipment is scheduled.
Open transport ships your vehicle on an open multi-car trailer — it's the most affordable and popular option, used for about 90% of shipments. Enclosed transport moves your vehicle inside a fully covered trailer for maximum protection, recommended for luxury, classic, and exotic vehicles.
Carriers generally allow up to about 100 lbs of personal items in the trunk, kept below the window line. Items are not covered by cargo insurance, so we recommend keeping valuables with you. Check with us for the specifics on your shipment.
Yes — you or an authorized adult (18+) must be present at both pickup and delivery to release and receive the vehicle and sign the inspection report (Bill of Lading). If you can't be there, you can designate someone to act on your behalf.
Once your carrier is dispatched, you'll receive the driver's name and direct contact information. You can call or text the driver for location updates, and our team is always available at (717) 794-6951 to help.
Nationwide Coverage
We Ship To & From All 50 States
Pick your state for local routes, cities, and shipping details.
AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming