The Car Shipping Company That Does It Your Way

Standard, Expedited or Rush — you choose price versus speed, not us. Direct Express Auto Transport pioneered instant online pricing for this industry back in 2004 and has been moving vehicles door to door ever since.

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The Car Shipping Company That Does It Your Way

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★ 4.6/5 Google Reviews | BBB Accredited A+ | FMCSA Licensed (MC #479342) | USDOT #2231879 | No upfront payment required | 20+ years shipping vehicles

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Why Choose Direct Express Auto Transport

Two decades of logistics expertise, a vetted nationwide carrier network, and the pricing tools we built ourselves. Here is what makes shipping with us different.

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We Invented the Auto Transport Cost Calculator

We pioneered online instant pricing for this industry in 2004. Before that, getting a price meant phone calls, callbacks and days of waiting. Today you know your cost in 30 seconds. See the car shipping cost calculator.

Three Pricing Tiers Almost Nobody Else Offers

Standard, Expedited and Rush put you in control of price versus speed. Most companies hand you one number and leave you guessing what a faster pickup would have cost.

Nothing Charged Until a Carrier Is Assigned

Your card is never charged until a truck is committed to your vehicle. No deposit at booking, no cancellation fee, no obligation. Most brokers take your money first and find a carrier afterwards.

Family Owned, Same Address, 20+ Years

Direct Express Auto Transport Inc. has operated from San Anselmo, California since 2004 under USDOT #2231879 and MC #479342. Over 20 years of expertise shipping cars.

Direct Express Auto Transport Customer Reviews

My Auto Transport Experience

Nancy B.

I am so pleased with my decision to use Direct Express Auto Transport! Ashley was a knowledgeable and confidence inspiring representative and my driver was on time and my car was in perfect shape!
Great Auto Transport Service To Texas

Steve S.

Talked to Jessica on Wednesday to have 65 El Camino shipped from Calif to Texas. Was picked up on Thursday the 16th and delivered on Monday the 20th. Beautiful truck and great driver. Sebastian was the driver’s name. Also it was awesome to see all the other great cars.
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Derek K.

Fantastic experience all around, from the office people calling me back on a Sunday when a question popped up, to getting the car delivered very quickly, the whole process went perfectly. Will use them again for sure.
My Car Arrived Sooner Than Expected!

Charlie R.

Driver was very efficient and accommodating! Once he picked up the vehicle he stayed in contact with us all the way to delivery. Thank you very much for hauling this vehicle for us because we have no way of doing it ourselves.
Auto Transport From Florida

Alicia L.

My car was picked up on a Friday morning and arrived at my destination two days later. The driver made sure that I was on time delivering my car and he made sure my car was delivered to me in a timely manner also…
Auto Transport Service To Arizona

Jeff B.

Another excellent job by Direct Express Auto Transport! This is the 3rd time we’ve shipped with this Direct Express Auto Transport. They’re courteous, professional, and on time. I highly recommend this company and their services!
Car Transported California to Texas

Bill A.

I used the expedited shipping option and they told me it will be picked up within 3-4days. Luckily my car was picked up on the very first day. It was assigned to one of their transport companies and I received my car within 10days. They are very professional.

Why a Broker Gets Your Car There Faster

Direct Express is a licensed broker rather than a trucking fleet — and for you, that is the advantage. Here is why.

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The Network Advantage

The Right Truck, Not the Only Truck

A single carrier owns a handful of trucks running fixed lanes. If your route is not one of them, you wait. We work a nationwide network, so your vehicle goes on a carrier already heading your way. That is why the price is competitive and the pickup is quick.

WE DO THIS FOR YOU

Carrier Vetting

Every Hauler Is Checked Before It Touches Your Car

Active operating authority. Current cargo insurance of at least $150,000. Clean safety record. A track record with us. Four checks completed before a carrier is ever assigned to your shipment — so you do not have to make a single one of them yourself.

Real People

Someone Answers, and They Remember You

Read the reviews above and you will notice customers naming the person who helped them — Ashley, Jessica, Edith, John, Kelly, Katie, the driver Sebastian. That is what a twenty-year-old family business looks like from the inside. Once dispatched, you also have direct contact with your driver.

Nothing to Lose

Book Today, Pay Nothing Today

Your card is not charged until a vetted carrier is committed to your vehicle. No deposit at booking. No cancellation fee. Cancel before dispatch and it has cost you nothing but the thirty seconds it took to get your price.

Get My Price and Select an Available Date

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Flexible Auto Shipping Rates: You Choose the Priority

Every vehicle shipment is available at three service levels — Standard, Expedited and Rush. Choose the one that fits your timeline and budget. All three include full door-to-door service and carrier insurance.

Best Value

Standard

Best available rate. Your vehicle ships on the next carrier heading your way when there is less competition for truck space. Ideal when your schedule has a few extra days of flexibility.

How Vehicle Transport Works: 4 Simple Steps

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We have spent 20 years refining a process you can complete in minutes. Want the full walkthrough? Read How Auto Transport Works.

1. Get Your Instant Quote

Enter your pickup, delivery and vehicle details into our cost calculator for transparent pricing in seconds — no personal info required.

2. Choose Your Tier

Pick Standard, Expedited or Rush depending on whether budget or speed matters most for your move.

3. We Assign a Vetted Carrier

We match your vehicle with an insured, top-rated hauler already running your route. No payment is due until this point.

4. Door-to-Door Delivery

Your carrier coordinates pickup and delivery as close to your doors as a transporter can safely reach.

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Nationwide Auto Transport Services for Every Vehicle

Door-to-door vehicle shipping for individuals, dealers and businesses — whatever you drive, however far it needs to go.

Open Car Transport

The most popular, cost-effective option — the same trailers that deliver new cars to dealerships.

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Enclosed Auto Transport

White-glove protection for luxury, exotic and classic cars from road debris and weather.

Protect your vehicle

Door-to-Door Shipping

Skip terminals — we pick up and deliver as close to your address as safely possible.

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Snowbird & Seasonal

Reliable seasonal transport for those heading south for the winter and back in spring.

Snowbird shipping

Military PCS Moves

Dedicated support for active-duty personnel and permanent change of station orders.

Military transport

Classic & Collector Cars

Expert handling for show cars, auctions and irreplaceable automotive investments.

Classic car shipping

College Student Transport

Get a student’s car to campus on time at the start and end of every semester.

Student shipping

Dealership & Auction

Fast transport from Copart, Manheim, eBay Motors and every major auction hub.

Auction shipping

Non-Running Vehicles

Professional winch service for vehicles that roll, brake and steer but won’t start.

Non-running transport

Vehicle Shipping To & From America’s Largest Cities

Our carrier network runs daily through the country’s busiest metros. Get door-to-door service to and from every major city — here are the twelve most in-demand.

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New York, NY Los Angeles, CA Chicago, IL Houston, TX Phoenix, AZ Philadelphia, PA San Diego, CA Dallas, TX Jacksonville, FL San Francisco, CA Denver, CO Nashville, TN Detroit, MI Cincinnati, OH Charlotte, NC Boston, MA Miami, FL

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Auto Transport in All 48 Contiguous States

We ship vehicles to and from every state in the lower 48. Find your state below to see local routes, pricing and logistics.

West & Pacific

4 states

California Oregon Washington Nevada

Mountain & Southwest

7 states

Arizona Colorado Utah New Mexico Idaho Montana Wyoming

Northeast & Mid-Atlantic

11 states

New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Connecticut Massachusetts Rhode Island Vermont New Hampshire Maine Maryland Delaware

Midwest

12 states

Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Ohio South Dakota Wisconsin

South & Southeast

14 states

Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana Florida Georgia Alabama Mississippi Tennessee Kentucky North Carolina South Carolina Virginia West Virginia

The Lanes We Run Most

Twenty years of moving vehicles builds something you cannot shortcut: carrier density on the corridors that matter. On our busiest lanes there is almost always a truck already heading your way — which means a better price and a faster pickup than a route we have to build from scratch.

Car Shipping State to State on Open Car Carrier

California to Texas Texas to California California to Florida California to New York New York to Florida Florida to New York Illinois to Florida New Jersey to Florida Texas to Florida Florida to Texas Michigan to Florida Washington to California

Snowbird Corridors

The Northeast and Midwest into Florida, Arizona and Texas each winter, then back north in spring. We have been running these lanes for two decades and we plan for the surge before it arrives.

Coast to Coast

California to the East Coast and back is the longest haul in the country and the best value per mile you will find. Long-haul carriers run established routes and fill their trailers, and that efficiency reaches your price.

Relocation Lanes

California and the Northeast into Texas, Arizona, Georgia and the Carolinas — where the country is actually moving. These are our highest-frequency corridors, which usually means same-week pickup.

Those twelve are the busiest, not the limit. We publish a dedicated page for state-to-state routes, each with transit expectations and lane-specific guidance.

Browse Our Car Shipping Routes

Questions About Direct Express Auto Transport

Are you a broker or a carrier?

We’re a licensed broker. We match your vehicle with a vetted carrier from our nationwide network of insured haulers, which means we can find a truck already running your route rather than making you wait for ours.

How long has Direct Express been in business?

Since 2004. Direct Express Auto Transport Inc. is family owned and has operated from San Anselmo, California for more than twenty years.

Are you licensed, bonded and insured?

Yes. USDOT #2231879, MC #479342, BBB accredited with an A+ rating. Every carrier we dispatch is required to hold active FMCSA authority and cargo insurance with a minimum of $150,000 in coverage. You can verify all of it on the FMCSA SAFER register.

How do you vet your carriers?

We check active operating authority, current cargo insurance, the DOT safety record and customer feedback before any carrier is assigned to your shipment. Carriers who let our customers down don’t get called again.

What happens if my car is damaged in transit?

Damage is documented on the Bill of Lading at delivery, which is why the inspection at both ends matters — note anything at all before the driver leaves. The carrier’s cargo insurance covers the vehicle from pickup through delivery, and we’ll help you through the claim.

Do I need to be present for pickup and delivery?

You or an adult you designate must be there to sign the Bill of Lading at both ends. It’s usually a fifteen-minute appointment.

Can I cancel my order?

Yes. Since nothing is charged until a carrier is assigned, you can cancel before that point at no cost and with no cancellation fee.

Where do you ship?

All 48 contiguous states, door to door. We don’t currently handle Hawaii, Alaska or international shipments directly.

What types of vehicles do you ship?

Sedans, SUVs, trucks, vans, classic and collector cars, and vehicles that don’t start but still roll, brake and steer. We don’t handle vehicles that need a flatbed.

Do you handle dealership and auction transport?

Yes — including Copart, Manheim, ADESA, Barrett-Jackson, Mecum, Cars & Bids and eBay Motors, as well as dealer-to-dealer moves.

Can I track my shipment?

On many shipments, yes. Some carriers provide GPS tracking through the driver and we’ll share it on request, though not every carrier offers it. You always have direct contact with your assigned driver, and most customers get a call the day before delivery.

What does it cost to ship a car?

Most vehicles run $700 to $2,100 door to door depending on distance, size, transport type and speed. For the full breakdown and an instant price, see our car shipping cost calculator.