Car Shipping from Seattle to Los Angeles
Seattle to Los Angeles is about 1,135 miles straight down the West Coast on I-5. We match your vehicle with a vetted open carrier already running the corridor, with door-to-door pickup around Puget Sound and delivery anywhere in the LA area.
The Seattle to Los Angeles route
Nearly the whole trip runs on Interstate 5: south through Portland, over the Siskiyou Mountains at the Oregon–California line, past Mount Shasta, and down California's Central Valley into Los Angeles.
When to book
Winter is the variable on this lane. Snow on the Siskiyou Pass and around Mount Shasta can slow or briefly close I-5. Carriers wait for safe conditions, and we'll tell you if timing shifts.
Late spring and summer are peak moving season on the West Coast. Booking a week or two ahead gives you the best carrier options.
Where we pick up and deliver
Pickup around Seattle
- Seattle
- Bellevue & Eastside
- Tacoma
- Everett
- Redmond & Kirkland
- Olympia
Delivery around Los Angeles
- Los Angeles
- Santa Monica & West LA
- San Fernando Valley
- Pasadena
- Long Beach
- South Bay
Not on the list? We ship door to door across the region. Enter your ZIP for a quote.
Seattle to Los Angeles: common questions
How long does it take to ship a car from Seattle to Los Angeles?
Most Seattle to Los Angeles shipments take 2–5 days once your car is picked up. Before that, allow 2–3 days after your booking is confirmed for us to assign your driver. We'll give you a realistic window for your exact addresses before you book.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Seattle to Los Angeles?
Open transport on this lane typically runs $700–$950 for a standard running sedan. Larger vehicles, non-running vehicles and peak-season dates cost more. Your quote is based on your exact addresses and vehicle, and the price we quote is the price you pay. Quotes are valid for 7 days.
Does winter weather affect this route?
Sometimes. Snow on the Siskiyou Pass and around Mount Shasta can slow or briefly close I-5 in winter. Carriers wait for safe conditions, and we'll update your delivery window if timing shifts.
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