Considerations

Colorado to California auto transport averages $600–$1,050, with open carriers offering the most cost-efficient per-mile rates.
Delivery typically takes 3–6 days for this 1,200+ mile route, with shorter times for major metro-to-metro shipments.
All shipments meet FMCSA transport regulations and include door-to-door service with full carrier insurance coverage.

How Much Does Auto Transport from Colorado to California Cost?

Shipping a car from Colorado to California costs $700-$1400 on average.

Colorado has one of the country’s most famous ski resorts. Forbes calls the ski town the king of ski resorts. It is also a place to experience great food. Colorado claims to have invented the cheeseburger, but two other states contest this.

California is located in the west of the United States and is one of the most popular states in the United States and even the world. Hollywood and Silicon Valley have significantly contributed to this fame.

The cost of shipping a vehicle from Colorado to California will depend on the exact distance between the pick-up point and the delivery address. The delivery method and the type of vehicle being shipped will also affect the cost—however, the delivery cost can range from $900 to $1300.

How Far Is It, And How Long Is The Estimated Delivery Time To Send A Vehicle?

To get to California from Colorado, a person must travel about 1100 miles.

Denver to Los Angeles has an exact distance of 1016 miles.

On average, it takes 2-4 days to deliver a vehicle in California from Colorado. However, certain factors, such as the weather, traffic conditions, and the hauling method, might increase the delivery time.

Car Shipping Pricing & Time To Send Examples

To / From City Colorado to California	Cost	Distance	Estimated Time In Transit
Denver, CO to Sacramento, CA	$2091.6 - $2556.4	1162	4 - 6 days
Los Angeles, CA from Colorado Springs, CO	$1947.6 - $2380.4	1082	4 - 6 days
Aurora, CO to San Diego, CA	$1965.6 - $2402.4	1092	4 - 6 days
San Jose, CA from Fort Collins, CO	$2188.8 - $2675.2	1216	5 - 7 days
Lakewood, CO to San Francisco, CA	$2257.2 - $2758.8	1254	5 - 7 days
Fresno, CA from Thornton, CO	$2066.4 - $2525.6	1148	4 - 6 days
Arvada, CO to Long Beach, CA	$1848.6 - $2259.4	1027	4 - 6 days
Oakland, CA from Pueblo, CO	$2440.8 - $2983.2	1356	5 - 7 days
Westminster, CO to Bakersfield, CA	$1859.4 - $2272.6	1033	4 - 6 days
Anaheim, CA from Greeley, CO	$1924.2 - $2351.8	1069	4 - 6 days

What Are the Major Vehicle Delivery Hubs?

California has a couple of delivery points in major cities like:

Los Angeles
San Diego
Sacramento
Oakland
San Francisco

What Is the Cheapest Way to Haul?

Exposed-Truck Bed Shipping is the cheapest way to ship a vehicle from Colorado to California. It might look basic, but it is still a reliable way to get a car across the states. The back of the trailer used is exposed.

Sending a vehicle using this method means being okay with the car being exposed to rain and sun throughout the journey.