Victor in Houston, TX shipped a 2014 Cadillac XTS to Jacksonville, FL via S4MI LLC
Delivered 06/29/2026
FMCSA Licensed · Nationwide Car Shipping

Nationwide Car Shipping & California to Texas Auto Transport

Get your vehicle from pickup to delivery with a carrier we've vetted. Bigfella Auto Express matches your shipment with FMCSA-licensed carriers and keeps you posted at every stage, from booking to signature on delivery.

4.9 ★ (43 Google reviews) · 500+ Vehicles Shipped · $150K Cargo Insurance · FMCSA Licensed · 48 States
Bigfella Auto Express truck fleet and team providing nationwide car shipping
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Standard Most Popular
Best value with reliable service and standard dispatch timing.
Express Faster Dispatch
Faster carrier matching with priority coordination and dedicated support.
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Premium service with dedicated coordinator and GPS tracking.
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Houston, TX → Los Angeles, CA 1,480 miles 5–7 days
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The Process

How It Works

1
Instant Quote
30-second estimate based on live market rates.
2
Review & Reserve
Confirm your route, vehicle, and preferred pickup window.
3
Carrier Assigned
We hand your shipment to a carrier rated 98%+ by other customers.
4
Pickup
Carrier meets you at the address you provided — no drop-off required.
5
Delivery
Walk the vehicle with the driver, sign the Bill of Lading, done.
Average Auto Transport Pricing

How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car?

Price mainly comes down to three things: how far the car is going, how much space it takes on the trailer, and whether it's riding open or enclosed. Below are the ranges we're actually seeing across recent shipments.

Shipment TypeAverage Cost
Short Distance (0–500 miles)$500–$900
Regional Transport (500–1,000 miles)$700–$1,200
Long Distance (1,000+ miles)$900–$1,500
Enclosed Transport$1,200–$2,500+
Classic / Exotic VehiclesCustom Quote

These are estimated market averages. Use our instant quote tool above for a personalized price on your specific route.

Choose Your Service Level

Choose Your Service Level

Bigfella Auto Express provides transportation solutions for cars, SUVs, trucks, family vehicles, relocations, exotic cars, luxury vehicles, classics, and collector vehicles.

Standard Auto Transport
Most Popular
Your shipment enters our standard carrier search with no rush fees attached.

Good fit if your pickup window has some flexibility (a few days either direction) and you're not moving a high-value or hard-to-source vehicle.

  • Door-to-door shipping
  • Fully insured transport
  • FMCSA-licensed carriers
  • Vehicle inspection report
  • Email & text updates
  • Faster carrier search
  • Priority shipment coordination
Best for: Everyday vehicles, relocations, and customers wanting the best overall value. Need specific pickup or delivery dates? Standard Transport is not designed for guaranteed scheduling. If your schedule requires exact pickup or delivery dates, choose our White Glove Enclosed Transport service with a single-car or two-car enclosed carrier.
Express Auto Transport
Faster Dispatch
We prioritize your shipment in the carrier search and check in more frequently.

Worth it when your pickup date is fixed — closing on a house, a job start date — and you can't absorb a delay.

  • Everything in Standard
  • Highest priority carrier search
  • Expedited dispatch efforts when available
  • Dedicated shipment coordination
  • Priority customer support
Best for: Time-sensitive moves, relocations, specialty vehicles, and customers who need extra attention.
White Glove Vehicle Transport
Premium
A single coordinator owns your shipment start to finish, with GPS tracking and inspection at both ends.

This tier exists for vehicles where a scratch or a delay isn't just inconvenient — classic cars, exotics, anything six figures or up.

  • Everything in Express
  • Dedicated white-glove coordinator
  • Highest priority carrier matching
  • Premium customer support line
  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Pre- and post-delivery inspection
Best for: Luxury, classic, or exotic vehicles; high-value moves; and customers requiring the highest level of service. Designed for time-sensitive shipments where specific pickup and delivery dates are required, with premium enclosed transport options available for customers who need maximum protection, reliability, and scheduling priority.
Feature Standard Express White Glove
Door-to-door shipping
Fully insured transport
FMCSA-licensed carriers
Vehicle inspection report
Faster carrier search
Priority shipment coordination
Dedicated shipment coordination
White Glove dedicated coordinator
Priority customer support
Real-time GPS tracking
StandardMost Popular
Door-to-door shipping
Fully insured transport
FMCSA-licensed carriers
Vehicle inspection report
Faster carrier search
Priority shipment coordination
Dedicated shipment coordination
White Glove dedicated coordinator
Priority customer support
Real-time GPS tracking
ExpressFaster Dispatch
Door-to-door shipping
Fully insured transport
FMCSA-licensed carriers
Vehicle inspection report
Faster carrier search
Priority shipment coordination
Dedicated shipment coordination
White Glove dedicated coordinator
Priority customer support
Real-time GPS tracking
White GlovePremium
Door-to-door shipping
Fully insured transport
FMCSA-licensed carriers
Vehicle inspection report
Faster carrier search
Priority shipment coordination
Dedicated shipment coordination
White Glove dedicated coordinator
Priority customer support
Real-time GPS tracking

Why the Lowest Quote Isn't Always the Cheapest Shipment

Here's what actually happens with rock-bottom quotes: brokers post your shipment at a price no carrier wants, it sits unclaimed for days, and you either wait it out or get a "market adjustment" call asking for more money mid-process. The quote was never wrong — it just wasn't a price any driver would take the job for. At Bigfella Auto Express, we focus on matching your vehicle with dependable carriers while providing clear communication from pickup to delivery.

Bigfella Auto ExpressBudget Car Shippers
Carrier Selection Vetted, highly rated carriers Often focused on whoever accepts the lowest payout
Pricing Transparent pricing with no hidden surprises Low quotes that may increase when carriers decline
Communication Dedicated shipping coordinator throughout your shipment Limited updates after booking
Carrier Verification FMCSA-licensed carriers with insurance verification Verification standards vary
Booking Process Simple online quote + professional support Often relies heavily on phone sales
Vehicle Protection Digital paperwork, inspection documentation, and carrier compliance Varies by provider
Customer Experience Built around reliability and peace of mind Built around getting the lowest possible price
Carrier Selection
Vetted, highly rated carriers Often focused on lowest payout
Pricing
Transparent, no hidden surprises Low quotes that may increase
Communication
Dedicated coordinator Limited updates
Carrier Verification
FMCSA-licensed, insured Standards vary
Booking Process
Simple online + support Heavy phone sales
Vehicle Protection
Digital docs & compliance Varies by provider
Customer Experience
Reliability & peace of mind Lowest price focus

The Bigfella Difference

You're not just booking transport — you're booking confidence.

4.9 ★
Rating (43 reviews)
500+
Vehicles
$150K
Insurance
48
States
Pet Transportation Partners

Shipping Your Car? Your Pets Need a Plan Too

If your move includes pets and they're not riding in your own vehicle, we work with two specialist partners so you're not solving that separately from scratch.

Professional Pet Transportation & Relocation Services

PetCommute specializes in safe pet transportation solutions, including in-cabin airline travel and VIP ground transportation. Their team helps families relocate their pets with personalized care and attention.

In-cabin airline pet travel assistance
VIP ground pet transportation
Nationwide pet relocation support
Personalized travel coordination
4190 S Highland Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84124
Book Pet Transportation with PetCommute
Professional Pet Care & Transportation Support

Bad to the Bone Pet Care provides professional pet care services with experienced, trained staff committed to animal safety and comfort. Their team is licensed, bonded, insured, and focused on providing dependable care for pets and their families.

Pet sitting & dog walking
Professional animal handling
Licensed, bonded & insured
Fear Free Certified
Open 24 hours · (904) 853-2183
Visit Bad to the Bone Pet Care

Looking to join our Pet Transport Vendor Network?

Email us at support@bigfellaautoexpress.com to learn more about partnership opportunities.

Popular Routes

Popular Vehicle Shipping Routes

These are the lanes we run most often, which means faster carrier matching and pricing based on real recent bookings rather than a general estimate. Click a route for current pricing and typical transit time.

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Our Story

About Bigfella Auto Express

We started in Houston — a city that exists at the crossroads of I-10, I-45, and I-69, which is part of why so much of the country's vehicle transport naturally routes through here. That geography is an advantage we pass on to customers: faster access to carriers, more competitive rates on routes touching Texas, and firsthand familiarity with the lanes we quote most.

We work with individuals relocating, people buying vehicles sight-unseen, military families on PCS orders, and dealerships moving inventory. In every case, the job is the same: match your vehicle with a carrier that will actually show up, and keep you informed until it's delivered.

Bigfella Auto Express makes auto transport straightforward — no confusion, no surprises, just results. Get a free car shipping quote today and see why we're one of the best auto transport companies in the nation.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Most shipments run $500–$1,500 depending on distance, with short regional routes at the low end and long cross-country hauls at the high end. Enclosed transport adds $400–$1,000+ on top of open-carrier pricing. Use the calculator above for a price specific to your route.
Yes. Every carrier in our network carries cargo insurance with a minimum of $150,000 coverage. We verify coverage before assignment and document your vehicle's condition at pickup.
Short regional routes (under 500 miles) typically take 1–3 days. Cross-country routes run 5–10 days depending on the lane, time of year, and carrier route stacking. We'll give you a transit estimate at booking, not just at pickup.
Distance, vehicle size/weight, open vs. enclosed transport, how far in advance you book, and current carrier demand on your specific lane. Popular corridors (like California–Texas) can be cheaper due to volume, or more expensive during peak relocation season.
Yes, for customers who want extra protection from weather and road debris — typically classic, exotic, or high-value vehicles.
Nothing upfront. Reserve your shipment for free, and our team will call or email you within 1 business day with your carrier match and final price. A small refundable deposit is only collected once you approve — nothing is charged before that.
Yes, using a winch-equipped carrier. This typically adds a small surcharge to cover the extra handling required. Select 'Non-Running' in the quote form for an accurate estimate.
We partner with two vetted pet transport providers — PetCommute and Bad to the Bone Pet Care. See the Pet Transport section on our homepage for details and to book.
Auto transport pickup dates are estimated windows because transportation depends on carrier availability, weather, traffic, vehicle conditions, and the carrier's existing route schedule. Exact pickup dates cannot be guaranteed with standard transport unless you select a premium service designed for time-sensitive transportation.
Yes. Standard auto transport requires flexibility because carriers build routes based on multiple vehicle pickups and deliveries. Customers should provide an available pickup window rather than expecting a guaranteed single-day pickup. If you require specific pickup or delivery dates, we recommend enclosed white glove service with a dedicated carrier option.
Once a carrier is assigned, you will receive the carrier's information and updated pickup details. Most carriers provide communication 24–48 hours before arrival depending on their route schedule.
Yes, but specific pickup and delivery dates require a higher level of service. Standard open transport operates with flexible scheduling. Customers with strict timelines should choose enclosed white glove transport, single-car transport, or dedicated carrier options for more scheduling control.
Schedule changes can happen due to weather, traffic, previous customer delays, mechanical issues, or changes to the carrier's route. We provide updates as soon as new information is available from the carrier.
Transport time depends on distance, route demand, weather, and carrier scheduling. Economy service offers the best pricing with flexible timing, Standard service provides faster carrier assignment, and Priority service is designed for customers needing faster dispatch.
A vehicle may not be picked up immediately because carriers must coordinate routes with other vehicles to operate efficiently. Pricing, availability, seasonality, and route demand can affect how quickly a carrier accepts a shipment.
Auto transport pricing is based on real-time carrier availability, fuel costs, route demand, vehicle size, and market conditions. Quotes are estimates until a carrier is assigned and confirmed.
The lowest price does not always provide the fastest or most reliable service. Extremely low prices may result in longer wait times because fewer carriers are willing to accept the shipment. Our goal is to match customers with qualified carriers while balancing price, timing, and service quality.
Requested pickup dates are used as scheduling targets. Unless you select a premium guaranteed scheduling option, carriers require flexibility because they transport multiple vehicles and operate changing routes.
Delays are uncommon but possible due to weather, road conditions, traffic, mechanical issues, or previous delivery delays. Your assigned carrier will provide updates throughout transportation.
Many complaints come from misunderstandings about pickup windows, expecting guaranteed dates with standard transport, choosing unrealistic low prices, or not allowing enough scheduling flexibility. We focus on clear communication, realistic expectations, and matching customers with professional carriers.
To improve pickup speed, book early, choose Priority Service, provide accurate vehicle information, remain flexible with pickup locations when possible, or select enclosed white glove or dedicated transport if timing is critical.
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  • Monday – Thursday8 AM – 1 PM
  • Friday – SundayClosed

After-hours support available 24/7

Fleet & Dealer Solutions

Nationwide Dealer Vehicle Transport

Moving one car and moving twenty a month are different problems. If you're a dealership or auction buyer, tell us your typical volume and we'll respond with fleet pricing built around consistent lanes and repeat scheduling — not a one-off quote.

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