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Top-rated Long Beach auto transport company

Considering a move to Southern California for career opportunities or glorious sunshine? Moving a vehicle purchased from out of state? Whatever your reason for transporting your car, you need a dependable company like Montway Auto Transport to handle your Long Beach car shipping. We maintain full licensing and insurance, and have an experienced team that has coordinated effective vehicle shipping in Long Beach, California, and nationwide.


Most shipments to or from Long Beach, California take between 5 and 9 days depending on distance and route. For example, a typical shipment from New York to Long Beach, CA is about 2,820 miles, takes 7-9 days on average, and costs around $1,510–$1,550, while shipping from Long Beach to Illinois is around 2,050 miles, can take 6-8 days, and costs roughly $1,250. Montway's trusted network of carriers and customer-first approach keep things simple so you can feel confident your vehicle is shipped safely.

Shipping a car TO Long Beach

Military personnel with PCS orders, college students heading back to school, or collectors acquiring vintage vehicles all need a trusted company to transport their cars to Long Beach. Montway is ready to help them all. Since founded in 2007, we’ve shipped vehicles for more than one million customers—while maintaining our A+ Better Business Bureau rating.

Shipping a car FROM Long Beach

Montway makes it easy to plan Long Beach car shipping near you. Our large carrier network moves vehicles throughout Southern California and across all 50 states, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, classic cars, and more. Our dedicated team will arrange all the details for seamless shipping so you can concentrate on the other aspects of your move.

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

1,019,000+
Satisfied customers
16+ years
Experience
15,000+
Carriers

Trusted by the world’s largest brands

How does Long Beach 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 Long Beach auto transport services?

Whether you’re still finalizing your move to or from Long Beach or have plans set in stone, it’s not too early to get an instant Long Beach car shipping quote. To get the most accurate estimate from our online pricing tool, provide your origin and destination locations, vehicle information, and a few more details. Have any outstanding questions about pricing or the shipping process? Connect with a Montway transport specialist by calling 888-666-8929.

How much does Long Beach car shipping cost?

Many factors go into calculating the cost of your Long Beach car shipment:


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

 

For the most accurate estimate, provide 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 Long Beach?

The actual transit time of your vehicle generally depends on:

 

  • Total Travel Distance
  • Weather
  • Seasonal demand
  • Pickup & delivery location
  • Route construction
  • Route traffic

 

Transit time does not include vehicle pickup or delivery 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 Long Beach 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 Long Beach auto transport routes

Review the table below featuring popular routes to and from Long Beach to get a better understanding of what to expect for timing and pricing. Note that these figures are approximations drawn from annual data, and we’ll need more details about your vehicle and pickup and drop-off locations for the most precise quote.

Top 5 routes for car shipping to Long Beach

Shipping fromShipping toAverage distanceTime estimatePrice estimate
TexasLong Beach, CA1,565 miles5-7 days$895 
FloridaLong Beach, CA2,650 miles7-9 days$1,310 
New YorkLong Beach, CA2,820 miles7-9 days$1,510 
IllinoisLong Beach, CA2,060 miles6-8 days$1,200 
New JerseyLong Beach, CA2,820 miles7-9 days$1,400 

Top 5 routes for car shipping from Long Beach

Shipping fromShipping toAverage distanceTime estimatePrice estimate
Long Beach, CATexas1,565 miles5-7 days$1,200 
Long Beach, CAFlorida2,660 miles7-9 days$1,450 
Long Beach, CANew York2,800 miles7-9 days$1,550 
Long Beach, CAIllinois2,050 miles6-8 days$1,250 
Long Beach, CANew Jersey2,835 miles7-9 days$1,455 

Transport your vehicle to or from any city around Long Beach

Whether you are shipping your car to or from Long Beach, Sacramento, San Jose, San Diego, San Francisco, Merced, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Oakland, Riverside, Anaheim, Bakersfield, Irvine, Stockton or Fresno, Montway, the nation’s top-rated auto transport service provider, has you covered. 

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Long Beach
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Los Angeles
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OPEN car shipping

With its balance of affordability, availability, and dependability, open transport dominates the vehicle shipping industry. It’s budget-conscious and efficient for Long Beach car shipping services, as vehicles ride on multi-car haulers that streamline the loading process. Your car will be open to the elements during the journey and may pick up some dust, salt spray, or other debris. 


Learn more about open car shipping.

ENCLOSED car shipping

Enclosed transport is best suited for high-value vehicles including collector cars, performance automobiles, and premium luxury models. This method is also necessary for vehicles sitting low to the ground, as they need hydraulic lift equipment for proper loading without risk of damage. Enclosed trailers safeguard your vehicle from road debris, weather exposure, and more.


Learn more about enclosed car shipping.

4 things to consider when transporting a car to or from Long Beach

  • California law requires vehicle registration for all automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles. The closest DMV for Long Beach residents is on East Willow Street, though many opt for the Lakewood or Torrance branches.
  • Your out-of-state driver’s license becomes invalid 10 days after you establish residency in California, which occurs when you vote in a state election, claim resident tuition rates, or access other resident-only benefits. Book your DMV appointment ahead of time and gather all necessary paperwork to expedite the process.
  • Long Beach operates the LinkLB notification service to keep residents informed. Sign up to receive email updates covering everything from beach conditions and harbor traffic to construction zones, public safety bulletins, and severe weather along the coast.
  • Beach neighborhoods and downtown Long Beach enforce residential parking permits strictly. Research the permit system for your area, particularly if relocating near Belmont Shore, Naples Island, or the waterfront district, where parking violations result in regular citations and towing.

Long Beach car shipping FAQs

Yes. Montway can arrange a guaranteed pickup date. Just decide on the specific date and we can calculate the extra cost involved to guarantee your time frame.

A simple way to save money is by opting for open auto transport rather than enclosed. You can also save money by keeping your pickup date flexible, meeting your truck driver near a main route and avoiding seasonal demand.

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.

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

Yes, a person must be present at both pick up and delivery to sign inspection reports, hand the keys over to the driver and release and accept the vehicle. If you are unable to be there, you must find a person over the age of 18 that you trust to oversee the process.

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.

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