Considerations

Indiana to California car shipping costs range from $1,050–$1,500, with open transport offering lower per-mile pricing for standard vehicles.
Delivery time averages 5–8 days via cross-country routes like I-70 and I-40, with expedited options available upon request.
FMCSA-authorized carriers provide insured, door-to-door service with required vehicle inspections at pickup and final delivery points.

Car shipping costs from Indiana to California

Indiana is known for having the second-largest automobile industry in the nation and the highest number of manufacturing jobs. It is also one of the world's top popcorn, poultry, soybeans, and corn producers. Indianapolis is its capital, and the state is ranked the 38th and 17th states in the United States in terms of land area and population, respectively.

California is the most populous state in the United States, with 39 million residents. Its land area is 163,696 square miles. Hollywood is the main attraction in California, as many celebrities make the state their home.

If you are considering relocating from Indiana to California, you can contact A-1 Auto Transport; we can assist you in shipping your car to your new location. When shipping your car from Indiana to California, we consider the distance traveled, vehicle type, and supplementary services. That information would determine the cost.

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Auto Transport Pricing & Time To Ship Your Car Examples

To / From Indiana to California	Distance	Cost	Estimated Time In Transit
Indianapolis, IN To Los Angeles, CA	2068 miles	$3,721.68 - $4,548.72	8 - 10 Days
Fort Wayne, IN To San Diego, CA	2176 miles	$3,916.44 - $4,786.76	8 - 10 Days
Evansville, IN To San Jose, CA	2247 miles	$4,044.78 - $4,943.62	8 - 10 Days
South Bend, IN To San Francisco, CA	2202 miles	$3,962.88 - $4,843.52	8 - 10 Days
Carmel, IN To Fresno, CA	2212 miles	$3,981.24 - $4,865.96	8 - 10 Days
Fishers, IN To Sacramento, CA	2188 miles	$3,938.04 - $4,813.16	8 - 10 Days
Bloomington, IN To Long Beach, CA	2063 miles	$3,712.86 - $4,537.94	8 - 10 Days
Hammond, IN To Oakland, CA	2128 miles	$3,830.58 - $4,681.82	8 - 10 Days
Gary, IN To Bakersfield, CA	2047 miles	$3,684.96 - $4,503.84	8 - 10 Days
Lafayette, IN To Anaheim, CA	2089 miles	$3,760.74 - $4,596.46	8 - 10 Days

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle you are shipping.

A-1 Auto Transport Pickup Terminals

A-1 Auto Transport has pickup terminals in every city in Indiana. We can pick up your vehicle from any city in the state, including:

Lafayette
Fishers
Carmel
South Bend
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis, etc.

Shipping from State to State: What is the most inexpensive method?

Depending on your budget, you can choose the open carrier or enclosed shipping method. The open shipping option protects your car from the weather elements, but it is more expensive, as your vehicle will be shipped in large crates.

What's the distance, and how long does it take to ship a car?

The estimated distance from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Sacramento, California, is 2,180.8 miles. A car shipping company would take 7-14 days to deliver it to you in California.