Considerations

California to Ohio car shipping typically costs $950–$1,500, depending on distance, vehicle type, and transport method used.
Standard transit time ranges from 5–9 days for the 2,300+ mile route, with expedited options available upon request.
All carriers are FMCSA-certified, providing insured, door-to-door transport with required vehicle inspections at each endpoint.

Ship your Vehicle from California to Ohio

The cost of moving is $1100-$1800 on average.

With a population that is more than the population of Canada, California is the most populous state in the United States, with a population that is more than that of Canada. It is also a wealthy state with warm weather all year round. Hollywood has made California a very popular state because that is where most Hollywood movies are shot.

Ohio has a tamer population of 11.8 million people, but that isn’t something to scoff at because it is the seventh-most populous state in the country. It is a midwestern state, and Lake Erie borders it to the north.

The cost of shipping a vehicle from California to Ohio varies greatly. You will have to expect to pay more for VIP or express shipping. The type of vehicle and the distance will also affect the cost. Generally, standard shipping, costs between $1000 and $1800.

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Approximate Distance and Time

Ohio is a midwestern state, and California is a western state on the map. The distance between both states is approximately 2400 miles.

An example of an exact distance is between San Francisco and Columbus. The distance is 2442 miles.

The delivery time will vary depending on the type of shipping you are paying for. However, most drivers travel 500 miles daily, so it will take at least five days to receive your vehicle. Of course, it can take longer.

Estimated Pricing & Time for Delivery

To / From California to Ohio	Cost	Distance	Estimated Time In Transit
Sacramento, CA to Columbus, OH	$4248 - $5192	2360	8 - 10 days
Cleveland, OH from Los Angeles, CA	$4219.2 - $5156.8	2344	8 - 10 days
San Diego, CA to Cincinnati, OH	$3870 - $4730	2150	8 - 10 days
Toledo, OH from San Jose, CA	$4305.6 - $5262.4	2392	8 - 10 days
San Francisco, CA to Akron, OH	$4467.6 - $5460.4	2482	8 - 10 days
Dayton, OH from Fresno, CA	$4158 - $5082	2310	8 - 10 days
Long Beach, CA to Parma, OH	$4233.6 - $5174.4	2352	8 - 10 days
Canton, OH from Oakland, CA	$4496.4 - $5495.6	2498	8 - 10 days
Bakersfield, CA to Youngstown, OH	$4352.4 - $5319.6	2418	8 - 10 days
Lorain, OH from Anaheim, CA	$4159.8 - $5084.2	2311	8 - 10 days

What Are the Major Delivery Hubs?

Shipped vehicles are usually delivered to:

Columbus
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Toledo
Dayton

Affordable way of Hauling

If you want the cheapest car shipping method, you shouldn’t select enclosed vehicle shipping. Open-air truck shipping is a better choice. You will ship at a lower rate.

As the name implies, it is open-air, meaning it will expose your vehicle to the weather.