Considerations

New Mexico to California shipments average $500–$900, with per-mile rates between $0.60–$0.95 based on distance and vehicle size.
Delivery typically takes 2–5 days; major routes like I-10 and I-40 offer faster carrier availability and shorter transit times.
All transport partners are FMCSA-compliant and provide door-to-door service with required insurance and documented vehicle condition reports.

The Cost of Shipping a Car from New Mexico to California

The state of California is located in the western part of the United States. It is the most populous state in the country, with a human population of about 39.2 million people. It is also the 3^rd largest state by land area, covering an area of 164,000 square miles.

On the other hand, New Mexico has a smaller land area and is less populous. It is located in the southwestern part of the United States and is famous for its mountainous landscape. It is part of the Rocky Mountains.

The cost of shipping your car from New Mexico to California will depend on many factors, including the size and model of your car, the shipping method you would prefer, and the time of the year you want to ship it.

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Auto Transport Pricing & Time To Ship Your Car Examples

To / From New Mexico to California	Distance	Cost	Estimated Time In Transit
Albuquerque, NM to Los Angeles, CA	666 miles	$1,198 - $1,465	2 - 4 Days
Las Cruces, NM to San Diego, CA	605 miles	$1,089 - $1,331	2 - 4 Days
Rio Rancho, NM to San Jose, CA	855 miles	$1,539 - $1,881	3 - 5 Days
Santa Fe, NM to San Francisco, CA	920 miles	$1,656 - $2,024	3 - 5 Days
Roswell, NM to Fresno, CA	892 miles	$1,605 - $1,962	3 - 5 Days
Farmington, NM to Sacramento, CA	736 miles	$1,324 - $1,619	2 - 4 Days
South Valley, NM to Long Beach, CA	659 miles	$1,186 - $1,449	2 - 4 Days
Clovis, NM to Oakland, CA	1082 miles	$1,947 - $2,380	3 - 5 Days
Hobbs, NM to Bakersfield, CA	925 miles	$1,665 - $2,035	3 - 5 Days
Alamogordo, NM to Anaheim, CA	691 miles	$1,243 - $1,520	2 - 4 Days

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

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What is the Most Affordable Way to Ship My Car?

If you want to ship your car on a budget, then the most affordable way to do it is the open-air shipping method. In this method, your car will be transported on a truck with an open truck bed where other vehicles will be placed.

The only downside to this method is that there is no overhead cover for your car as it is transported.

What is the Distance and How Long Will Shipping A Car Between Both States Take?

If you are measuring the distance between California and New Mexico by road, you will arrive at 1000 miles. This distance is an estimate, by the way.

The shipping time will vary as well, depending on the state of traffic, road construction, detours, and the shipping method you, the customer, want to use. In general, though, it takes 2-4 days to ship a car to California from New Mexico.

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