Door-to-Door Car Shipping, Nationwide
Skip the terminal. With door-to-door car shipping, the driver picks your vehicle up at your home, office or dealership and delivers it as close to your new address as safely possible.
- Best Price Guarantee
- $0 Deposit Required
- 100% Satisfaction or Money Back
- 24/7 In-Transit Updates
- Same-Day Pickup Available
- Guaranteed Delivery Date
How door-to-door works
When you book, you give us the pickup and delivery addresses. The driver calls ahead with an arrival window, inspects the vehicle with you, loads it and delivers it to your destination. Every CTS shipment is door-to-door by default — there's no extra charge and no terminal to drive to.
What if a truck can't reach my street?
Car carriers can be up to 80 feet long. Some city streets, gated communities and cul-de-sacs have low trees, tight turns or HOA rules. In those cases the driver meets you at a nearby wide street or parking lot — a grocery store or school lot is common — usually just a few minutes away.
Door-to-door vs. terminal-to-terminal
Terminal shipping can look cheaper, but you have to drop off and pick up your car at a storage yard, sometimes far away, and pay storage fees if you're late. Door-to-door saves you time and travel, and with a Best Price Guarantee it rarely costs more.
Every Shipment Comes With 8 Written Guarantees
Most car shipping companies list features. We put promises in writing — before your car ever leaves the driveway.
Best Price Guarantee
Show us a lower written quote for the same shipment and we will match or beat it. How it works →
$0 Deposit
Book for free. Nothing is charged until a licensed carrier is assigned to your vehicle.
100% Satisfaction or Money Back
If we don't deliver the service promised in your confirmation, you get your money back.
24/7 Updates
Pickup, in-transit and delivery updates around the clock by text and email.
Same-Day Pickup
Available in most metro areas when you book early in the day — plus same-day local delivery.
Guaranteed Delivery Date
Pick the day you need your vehicle and get it in writing.
Supercars & Exotics
Enclosed trailers, liftgates and soft tie-downs for high-value vehicles.
100,000+ Insured Carriers
Licensed, insured carriers with coverage up to $2 million available.
How Car Shipping Works
- Get your free quote. Enter your route and vehicle — your price is protected by our Best Price Guarantee.
- Book with $0 down. Pick same-day pickup or a future date, plus an optional guaranteed delivery date.
- Door-to-door pickup. A licensed, insured driver inspects and photographs your vehicle, then loads it.
- Track 24/7. Get updates by text and email the whole way.
- Inspect and receive. Compare the condition report, sign the bill of lading and drive away.
What Affects Door-to-Door Car Shipping Car Shipping Prices?
Distance
Longer trips cost more in total but less per mile. A 300-mile move may run $1.50–$2.00 per mile, while coast-to-coast often drops to $0.50–$0.70 per mile.
Route popularity
Busy interstate lanes in and out of your area fill trucks quickly, which keeps prices lower. Rural pickups far from a highway may cost more.
Season
Summer moves, college move-in, holidays and snowbird season raise demand. Booking 1–2 weeks early locks a better rate.
Vehicle size & weight
SUVs, pickups, vans and EVs take more space or weight on the trailer and usually cost $100–$400 more than a sedan.
Open vs. enclosed
Open transport is the most affordable. Enclosed transport protects exotics and classics but typically costs 40–60% more.
Running condition
Inoperable vehicles need a winch or liftgate and usually add $100–$300.
Pickup timing
Same-day pickup and guaranteed delivery dates are premium services. A flexible 3–5 day window gets the best price.
Fuel & demand
Diesel prices and the balance of trucks entering vs. leaving your area shift rates week to week — your quote reflects the current market.
CTS vs. a Typical Car Shipping Company
| What you get | CTS Auto Transport | Typical shipper |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit | $0 | Often $100–$250 |
| Price protection | ✓ Best Price Guarantee | Price may change |
| Pickup | ✓ Same-day available | 1–5 day window |
| Delivery date | ✓ Guaranteed date option | Estimate only |
| Updates | ✓ 24/7 text & email | Business hours |
| Satisfaction | ✓ 100% or money back | Rarely offered |
| Exotic handling | ✓ Enclosed, liftgate, up to $2M coverage | Limited |
Tips to Save on Door-to-Door Car Shipping Car Shipping
✓ Ship off-peak
Avoid the first and last weeks of the month and major holidays when demand peaks.
✓ Be flexible
A 3–5 day pickup window lets dispatch match you with a carrier already on your route.
✓ Use a hub city
Meeting the driver near a major city or interstate can trim the price and speed up pickup.
✓ Choose open transport
For everyday vehicles, open carriers are safe and the most affordable option.
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- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Frequently Asked Questions
Is door-to-door car shipping more expensive?
No. All CTS shipments are door-to-door at no extra charge.
Do I need to be present at pickup and delivery?
You or someone you trust (18+) needs to be there to hand over keys and sign the inspection report.
Can the driver deliver to my apartment complex?
Usually yes. If the entrance or streets are too tight, the driver will arrange a safe meeting point nearby.
Do I need to pay a deposit?
No. There is no deposit — you pay only after a licensed carrier is assigned to your vehicle.
How fast can you pick up my vehicle?
Same-day pickup is available in most metro areas when you book early in the day; standard pickups are usually within 1–3 days.
Can I get a guaranteed delivery date?
Yes. Choose a guaranteed delivery date when you book and it is written into your confirmation.
What if I find a lower price?
Send us the written quote. Our Best Price Guarantee means we match or beat a lower written quote for the same shipment.
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