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Shipping a car TO Bakersfield

Whether you’re a collector buying a new vintage car or moving to the Central Valley for a new job, finding a trusted Bakersfield vehicle transport company is key. Montway was established in 2007, and since then we’ve arranged auto transport for over one million customers and maintained an A+ Better Business Bureau rating.

Shipping a car FROM Bakersfield

Montway makes it easy to schedule Bakersfield car shipping. With an extensive carrier network, we can move cars, trucks, electric vehicles, motorcycles, classic cars, powersports equipment, and more across California and all 50 states. We’ll even sort out all the shipping details so you can focus on your upcoming move.

What customers say about shipping a car to or from Bakersfield with Montway:

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How does Bakersfield car shipping work with Montway?

Transporting your vehicle from point A to point B is easier than you may think! In fact, there are just three simple steps—watch the video to learn more.

The car transport process

step_1Step 1: Quote & book order
step_2Step 2: Vehicle pickup
step_3Step 3: Vehicle delivery
How Auto Transport Works

Ready to book Bakersfield auto transport services?

Solidified your moving plans? Still working through them? Either way, you can get a Bakersfield auto transport quote from Montway right away. Give us your vehicle make and model, pickup and delivery locations, and a few other pieces of information and we’ll provide an immediate quote from our online pricing tool. If at any point in the process you’ve got questions or concerns, our transport specialists are ready to help at 888-666-8929

How much does Bakersfield car shipping cost?

Many factors go into calculating the cost of your Bakersfield car shipment, including:


  • Total travel distance
  • Pickup and delivery locations
  • Shipping dates
  • Trailer type (open or enclosed)
  • Vehicle details
  • Seasonal fluctuations

 

For the most accurate estimate, provide a Montway agent with your vehicle type, origin and destination locations, first available shipping date and specific trailer type (open or enclosed).

How long does it take to ship a car to or from Bakersfield?

The actual transit time of your vehicle depends on:


  • Total travel distance
  • Weather
  • Seasonal demand
  • Pickup and delivery locations
  • Route construction
  • Route traffic

 

Transit time does not include vehicle loading and unloading time, or any scheduled stops the driver may have while en route. Once your order is dispatched, you’ll receive estimated pickup and delivery dates.

Calculate your Bakersfield car shipping costs

There are many factors that go into calculating a car shipping cost. Enter basic details about your vehicle, pickup and drop-off locations, and transit date for the most accurate estimate.

Popular Bakersfield auto transport routes

For more information about timeframes and pricing for Bakersfield auto transport, our helpful table below features common routes to and from the Central Valley. These are just estimates based on historical data; you can get an accurate quote for your unique needs by providing more details about your vehicle and pickup/delivery locations.

Top 5 routes for car shipping to Bakersfield

Shipping fromShipping toAverage distanceTime estimatePrice estimate
TexasBakersfield, CA1,565 miles5-7 days$923 
FloridaBakersfield, CA2,650 miles7-9 days$1,563 
New YorkBakersfield, CA2,820 miles7-9 days$1,663 
IllinoisBakersfield, CA2,060 miles6-8 days$1,215 
New JerseyBakersfield, CA2,820 miles7-9 days$1,663 

Top 5 routes for car shipping from Bakersfield

Shipping fromShipping toAverage distanceTime estimatePrice estimate
Bakersfield, CATexas1,193 miles5-7 days$1,085 
Bakersfield, CAFlorida2,515 miles7-9 days$1,483 
Bakersfield, CANew York2,755 miles7-9 days$1,625 
Bakersfield, CAIllinois1,924 miles6-8 days$1,135 
Bakersfield, CANew Jersey2,727 miles7-9 days$1,608 

OPEN car shipping

Looking for the most economical auto transport method? Open transport is safe, reliable, and cost effective for Bakersfield car shipping. Your car is loaded and travels on a multi-car carrier for greater efficiency. With open transport, your vehicle is uncovered and exposed to road debris and weather. On routes through the Central Valley’s agricultural areas, the car may acquire some dust or dirt.

 

Learn more about open car shipping.

ENCLOSED car shipping

For higher-value vehicles like vintage automobiles, exotic sports cars, and luxury vehicles, enclosed transport is the go-to shipping method. Performance vehicles may also require this option since they need specialized ramps or gates for loading and unloading. Enclosed shipping means your car is completely covered and shielded from rain, snow, dirt, dust, and other road debris—giving you greater peace of mind.

 

Learn more about enclosed car shipping.

4 things to consider when transporting a car to or from Bakersfield

  • You must register all cars, trucks, motorcycles, and motorized boats with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Bakersfield has DMV offices on Ming Avenue and on California Avenue, or you can visit an AAA office if you’re a member.
  • New state residents must obtain a California driver’s license within 10 days of establishing residency. Schedule a DMV appointment online in advance to avoid long waits.
  • You can report potholes, malfunctioning street lights or traffic signals, potholes, damaged park equipment and other public service-related issues through the Bakersfield mobile app.
  • While Bakersfield itself doesn’t have toll roads, if you’re traveling to other areas of California with toll facilities, remove your FasTrak responder before shipping your vehicle to prevent charges while your car is in transit.

Bakersfield car shipping FAQs

Costs for Bakersfield car shipping take into account the distance, type of transport, vehicle details, seasonality, and more. On average, a distance under 500 miles will cost $1.85 per mile for open transport, the most common method of vehicle shipping. If shipping a car a few states away, between 501 and 1,500 miles, the rate is $0.91 per mile. Transport over 1,500 miles is about $0.59 per mile. Learn more about how car shipping costs are calculated.

You can choose to pay in full online, Montway accepts all major credit cards and PayPal. You can also pay in cash at the time of delivery. If you choose to pay in cash, there is a small partial payment of $249 or less (depending on the distance of your shipment) when you place your order to secure your car's spot on a truck.

Local or regional car shipments from Bakersfield, between 200 and 600 miles, generally take 2 to 4 days. You can expect about 4 to 6 days for moves between 1,000 and 1,500 miles, and 7 to 9 days when the vehicle relocation is over 2,400 miles. See Montway’s reference chart for more timeframes. Keep in mind that the vehicle type, time of year, and other factors go into determining transit time.

With Montway you can have one piece of luggage in the trunk free of charge. This could be a box, suitcase or bag, weighing no more than 100 lbs.

Yes! Even if your car, truck, van or other vehicle is inoperable, we are still able to transport it. Be sure to indicate this when booking your shipment, since a specialized winch will need to be used to load and unload it on and off the truck. The added equipment and work will be an additional expense.

Montway has experience arranging transport for everyday vehicles such as cars, trucks, and SUVs, as well as electric vehicles, classic cars, motorcycles, golf carts, ATVs, sports cars, and even exotic and luxury vehicles.

Ready to get a car shipping quote with Montway?

Our car shipping advisors are available by calling (888) 666-8929 to answer all your questions.